Young: I Timothy 4:12 One Night is a “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry based on I Timothy 4:12. KEY OBJECTIVES Students will see that their young age doesn’t limit how God can use them. KEY VERSE “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example […]
We’ve TOO often hear metaphors about the church being a hospital for the hurting or a museum of sacred traditions. BUT… what if we imagined the church as a gym—a space for spiritual fitness, training, and growth?
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 […]
Ten Youth Group Bus Games for your upcoming summer trips and other amazing moments you are stuck in a bus trying to kill time, beyond everyone on the phone or sleeping. The first set of ten FREE youth group favorites of my students from over the years. These are simple, low, or no-prep games that […]
Speaking to the Rock: New Ministry Methods for a New Generation. Are we listening to God or still doing what “use to work” the way “we have always done it”?
FREE EVENT: GREAT PIZZA TASTE-OFF… Who has the best pizza in town? Who is the absolute best pizza style, sauce, and flavor? Which place in town is your group’s favorite? Whoever is willing to give you the best deal or the one that is actually the best? There is a way to find out and […]
60 Second Hint/Help: Better Lesson Conclusions and Wrap Ups/. The end of your lesson is the launchpad, not just a landing. Want it to stick? Here’s how to finish strong:
Daddy Always Said (Youth Ministry Wisdom) Father Knows Best… Go Ask Your Father… Fatherly Wisdom… In Honor of Father’s Day, Yesterday, Here Are Ten Things “Daddy Always Said…” Growing Up, that May Also Still Apply In Your Youth Ministry Life? 10. “Walk It Off….“- Sometimes in ministry, you will get hurt, and you might need to walk away […]
rom Potential to Purpose: Helping Students Pursue Their Calling and Gifts
Free Student, Youth Group Game: Telephone Charades
