Sunday Experience or Sunday Service… A few years ago, I was at a church that INSISTED on using the word “EXPERIENCE” in describing their Sunday morning gathering. The staff was not allowed to use the word “SERVICE; it was considered old fashion and outdated. Listening and observing, I had thought about it quite a bit as […]
Faith at Home Coupon! A great deal on our growing collection of “Faith at Home” resources! Normally the Faith at Home single resource is $5.00, but with this special, limited-time coupon, you get any SIX RESOURCES FOR $19.99 instead of the normal $30! What are “Faith at Home Resources”? Based on our Discipleship Model, every […]
Mistakes Communicating with Leaders– As ministry leaders, most of us are paid communicators. Our churches and organizations give us the mic and turn up the volume when we have something to say. It is our job to be the upfront and loud person. For some reason, though, many leaders are just not very clear when […]
WIRED: CAFFEINATED CHALLENGE… GRAB YOUR STUDENTS AND A VENTI DOUBLE SHOT LATTE BECAUSE YOU’RE GOING TO NEED YOUR ENERGY. THEY WILL HAVE TO DECIDE WHICH OF THE TWO CHOICES HAS THE MOST CAFFEINE!! Challenge Question Game, with 1 Bonus Tiebreaker! Includes: – 2 Powerpoint Presentations (editable and flat format) – Full set of all slides in JPEG […]
Basic Instructions A 5-Week Youth Ministry Lesson Series on Understanding the Basics of Connecting with God. “We all need some basic instructions to figure out how to put things together and how things work. Even when it comes to our Relationship With God!” Lessons: – Going Back to the Basics – We Have the Heart […]
Ten MORE Youth Ministry Programming Misses, Another Quick Top Ten List Of What We Aim for and Often What We Miss in the End. 10. Aiming to Attract SHOPPERS, Missing Building Faithful MEMBERS. 9. Aiming for SUCCES, Missing BLESSING. 8. Aiming for more BODIES in SEATS, Missing HEARTS for ETERNITY. 7. Aiming for TEACHING, Missing […]
Raising the Bar in Ministry, four key areas in youth ministry that are essentials that deserve a higher standard. Youth ministry as a career and a profession is now being recognized. Great schools offer higher levels of education and degrees in the study of youth ministry. There are now professional-level, executive-style search companies helping churches […]
Five FREE Upfront/Stage Games…a few of of our most popular “game of the week” that we share every Wednesday! 5. Super Soaker Masterpiece 4. Slim Jim Shish-Kabob 3. Fall Hoodie Goodie 2. Feed the Baby BIrd 1.PUMPKIN FACE
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 […]
Youth Ministry Programming Misses, A Quick Top Ten List Of What We Aim for and Often What We Miss in the End. 10. Aiming for QUANITY, Missing the QUALITY. 9. Aming to SPEND, Missing STEWARDSHIP. 8. Aiming for Old TRADITION, Missing New TRAJECTORY. 7. Aiming at PLANNING, Missing at PRAYER. 6. Aiming for a SOCIAL […]
