🧠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 […]
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 […]
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
Good Lesson Watching Bad Coaching, ten reflections for ministry leaders from Dan Istvanik and Youth Ministry Hub.
Leadership Pathway for Students should be intentional, relational, and developmental—guiding students and volunteers from passive participation to active leadership. Leadership development in youth ministry isn’t about handing out titles or filling volunteer slots. It’s about equipping students and adults with the tools, character, and vision to lead well. A clear leadership pathway ensures that those who […]
Shaving Cream Baseball is a game that is on the schedule for my personal ministry in the coming week! Looking for a fun game, consider this quick simple twist on the classic whiffle ball game, just be adding some shaving cream for a super fun and messy game.  With a few dollars for a whiffle ball, […]
Doing Minsitry Your Way? Ten of the WORST Reasons for doing youth ministry the way you are doing it? 10.  It is what my own youth group did when I was in youth group. 9.  It is what the church has always done? 8.  I just don’t feel like being creative? 7.  It is the […]
