The Clear Way to Success in Youth Ministry is difficult. Success in youth ministry isn’t merely measured by the number of attendees or the hype around the latest event. True success lies in the transformation of young hearts and minds, fostering a lifelong journey of faith and growth. A clear mindset for your leadership must […]
Sheep vs. Goat Game, A crazy and silly game to separate the sheep from the goats for your youth group? A game to see if your student know the different between a sheep and a goat. A perfect game to lead into a lesson “Sheep vs. Goat Judgement”, “The Good Shepherd”, or Psalms 23. […]
Here is a quick in-the-trenches, real-life hint/help as you head into your summer camp or your mission trips It depends on the group and even the leaders I have had over the years. Pranking can quickly get out of hand, especially at camps and retreats! I have heard various theories and debates over whether to […]
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP MISTAKES AND MISSES, For 10-15 years, I chose to run my own camps for my groups and/or decided to run missions trips in place of summer camp. In my last two churches, we have rented out camps, hired outside speakers and musicians, and ran most of the programming and activities ourselves. In […]
INCLUDING PARENTS IN SUMMER TRIPS, Summer trips (camps, conferences, missions trips…) can be a massive moment in the life of children and teens to create memories that last a lifetime. In many ways, it is a rite of passage. Even if the location is not that far away, it may be the first extended time away from […]
The Summer Youth Ministry Battle… If your church is like ours, and most that I talk to are, summertime is the ever-constant battle..
Super Soaker Masterpiece Game, A fun, summertime up-front challenge. Tapping into the creative side of your students while letting them shoot a water gun…WIN! Quick-easy-silly-creative fun! Great for all ages. Perfect for your summer cookout, picnics, and other events! SUPPLIES: 2 super soaker-style water guns 2 Kool-Aid mix packets 2 easels 2 large white bed […]
Youth Ministry Summer Bore-Dumb Busters… Summer will be here soon? So what are you going to do with summer boredom? Here are ten classic suggestions for your youth ministry and you? 10. Fill your office with sand and build a sandcastle 9. Take a swim in the baptistry (*may not work for all denominations ) 8. […]
First Place Family One Night is a “done-for-you” Family Ministry/Parent Night resource for one complete night of youth ministry. First Place Family is a unique One Night designed for ministry to students and their families. Use First Place Family to plan a special Family Night and invite students’ parents/guardians to participate. Games and Group Discussion […]
Helping Students LEAD in Ministry is an essential but sometimes forgotten role, as we often assume the sole leadership role ourselves or look only for adults to step into leading. “Youth ministry should have a vision for “student led adult guided ministry“. Equpping the YOUNG saints for the work of ministry. It is not about […]
