MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP MISTAKES AND MISSES, Over the last 10-15 years, I have chosen 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 […]
3-Degrees of Emojis is a fun and silly screen game challenge to see how well your students really know their Bible Stories. Each challenge will present them with 3 emojis as clues to see if they can figure out which popular Bible story is presented. A perfect start to a lesson about the “Bible” or […]
“CONNECT” (One Night Youth Ministry Resource) is a “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry programming; EVERYTHING is Included!! KEY OBJECTIVES Students will consider the connections they make with others. They will be challenged to choose friendship and be a better friend wisely. KEY VERSE “My command is this: Love each other as I […]
Ministry Summer Boredom Busters? Summertime seems to have become a time for youth ministry and many other ministries around the church to take a break from meeting. I have been talking to a variety of people in youth ministry around the country that are other than trips are taking a “break” for the summer. SO…I figured […]
Friendship Dinner (Parent Resource) A great holiday season discipleship moment for parents as friends and family come over for a meal!
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 […]
Camp Assassins Game is a FULL group, multi-day game that is sure to be a “Hit” at your next camp, retreat, or other events. QUICK EXPLANATION: Every person has the name of another person that they must “assassinate” and continue the game before they are assassinated. DOWNLOADABLE PDF INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDE: Supply list Pre-Game Instructions Game […]
YRU (One Night Youth Ministry Resource) is a “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry, helping students to find and own their identity in Christ. KEY OBJECTIVES Students will answer the question, “Why Are You?”. They will discover why they are who they are and how God created them uniquely. KEY VERSE “For […]
Silver Bullets of Youth Ministry Success. We all want to know the “silver bullet”… the “secret sauce”… to youth ministry!
Family Prayer Faith at Home (Parent Resource). It is a helpful resource as parents get a few weeks into the new year. From Youth Ministry Hub.