MASLOW AND YOUTH MINISTRY: Help in understanding and applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in Youth Ministry. How do we create an effective, holistic youth ministry through recognizing and addressing the various levels of needs based on Maslow’s research and theory, that influence youth development and engagement. Here’s how each level can be applied to a […]
“EGG HEADS” (EASTER SCREENGAME): A silly fun Easter time big screen game. Can your students identify these celebrity “egg heads” hiding out in the Easter baskets? A 10 Challenge Game, with 1 Bonus Tiebreaker! Includes: – 2 Powerpoint Presentations (editable and flat format) – Full set of all slides in JPEG format (1920 X 1080) – […]
🧠 Think Formation Over Information Shift from “what do I want to say?” to “what kind of person is this forming them into?” (moving from “me” to “we”) Gen Z and Alpha are saturated with content. They don’t need more info—they need meaning, purpose, belonging, and identity. Prep with a formational lens: How will this […]
Things NOT to Do Easter Sunday! I know some people refer to it as the “Super Bowl” for the church, but still? Here are ten things as the Youth Pastor to NOT do on Easter Sunday! 10. Get the Youth Section to do the Wave! 9. Yell Song Requests as soon as the Music Pastor […]
EGGS-RAYS EASTER SCREEN GAME JUST IN TIME FOR EASTER! A Silly fun Easter time big screen game. Everyone loves the surprises hidden inside an Easter egg! Take a good look at the silhouette in each of these Easter eggs to try to figure out what or who is hidden inside. This Resource Includes: • Complete […]
ARE YOU COMING UNGLUED WITH YOUR EVENT PLANNING? Stuck on Purpose: How to Plan Events Without Coming Unglued Connections are essential to church leaders because they create the glue that helps truth and relationships stick. In youth and family ministry, we’re passionate about helping students connect with God, His Word, and one another. We do […]
Spring Thing Game Book is an all-in-one collection of ten Easter and Spring Time games. This collection of games is perfect for weekly meetings or to play a collection of games as an all-inclusive game event. There are a variety of up-front challenges, icebreakers, big group games, and even an Easter-time version of dodgeball. […]
Helping Students Grow: Why Systems Matter in Spiritual Pathways Have you ever watched a student come alive in their faith, only to see them struggle to figure out what’s next? Maybe they had a powerful experience on a retreat, felt a nudge from God, or got excited about serving, but then… nothing—no clear next step. […]
Game: “Sanctuary Pac-Man”, real-life youth group version of Pac Man. Transform your sanctuary/auditorium into a big game!
Special Needs Student Ministry Accommodations for youth pastors to consider for their church youth group from Dan Istvanik & Youth Min Hub
