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Mar
Mar
“Hilarious Holidays for March” is another quick monthly hint and help to change things up a bit in your youth ministry and make “every week special“.
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Feb
Feb
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Things Have to Change Post-Covid!
Things Have to Change Post-Covid! Whether it is finally, truly over, is to be seen but it would seem like after exactly two years, we are emerging from Covid. Schools, restaurants, stores, and yes, the Church. Now as we come out of this as churches and youth ministry, it is time for us to […]
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Feb
Feb
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
The Seven Minute Rule
WANT TO KEEP YOUR STUDENTS ENGAGED AND LISTENING TO YOUR LESSON? CONSIDER THE “7 MINUTE RULE” WHEN IT COMES TO PLANNING YOUR NEXT LESSON: I know traditionally, youth ministry lessons tend to resemble a sermon/lecture (“Auditory Learning”) more than they do other kinds of presentations. The church is a setting for 20 minute plus sermons, […]
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Feb
Feb
PIXILATED PIXAR YOUTH GROUP GAME IS A FUN CHALLENGE FOR STUDENTS TO SEE HOW WELL THEY REALLY KNOW THEIR PIXAR MOVIES! It is a Challenge Question Game, with 1 Bonus Tiebreaker! It can be played in 2 different ways: Use it as a small group/partner challenge with paper and pen. Ust it an upfront face-to-face challenge […]
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Feb
Feb
Level Up One Night: A video game themed “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry on the topic of “Hope” KEY OBJECTIVES Students will develop a better biblical understanding of the power of Godly hope in their everyday lives and during difficult times. KEY VERSE “May the God of hope fill you with […]
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Feb
Feb
Keeping Attention During Your Boring Lesson! A Ran-Dumb Top Ten List for Your Monday! 10. Throw your Pen or Tablet Stylus. (eyesight is over-rated) 9. Turn Up Your Mic. (can you hear me now…good!) 8. Occasionally Put Their Name in Middle of a Sentence or Verse. (And the snake said unto Herbert….) 7. Ask Their […]
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Feb
Feb
Caught NOT Taught? “What are you teaching this week?” It is the question that students, parents, and others often ask us. We study, plan, and prepare for that moment when we stand up in front of our students and begin to speak. We are paid to communicate the greatest truths imaginable. We have the privilege and the responsibility […]
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Feb
Feb
“TUNNEL RATS” (BIG GROUP GAME) IS A GREAT GAME FOR GROUPS OF ANY SIZE. EASY, NO-PREP GAME! SUPPLIES: • 2 cones (*or consider using a foam “Wisconsin cheese head”, it is what I use) GAME PLAY: Quick explanation: A combination between a race and steal the bacon. Players will have an assigned number, when their […]
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Feb
Feb
Mark 12:38-40: As he taught, Jesus said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted with respected title in the marketplaces, and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.They devour widows’ houses and for a show make […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]