LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO CELEBRATE WITH YOUR STUDENTS DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER!? WANT TO CHANGE IT UP A BIT FOR THE CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY PARTIES. NEED A FUN THEME FOR FOOD, GAMES, OR EVEN A LESSON THIS MONTH? HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO “MAKE EVERY WEEK SPECIAL” IN DECEMBER BY CONSIDER THESE HILARIOUS HOLIDAYS… Dec. 5th: […]
These are the top ten inventions in youth ministry that I am thankful for working with students? 10. SPAM: Great for games, object lessons, or…family dinner (*all you can afford?) 9. WATER BALLOONS: Fill them with anything you want…even water, because these ARE the Bomb! 8. TOILET PAPER: Wrap something, somebody, or someplace? 7. RED BULL: […]
There is still value in dinner as a family! I’ve been a father for 17+ years and a husband for 21+ years. Throughout this time, I have always made it a priority to be home for dinner with my wife and children. Of course, there are times and seasons when this cannot be a nightly […]
Young, A 3-Week Lesson Series about what God has to say about being “Young”. Each lesson is written uniquely breaking up the upfront speak by using discussions throughout, instead of all at the end either with a partner, small group or as a big group discussion. These questions can easily be used or moved […]
I talked to a pastor not long ago about his recent hire of a youth leader for his church. He was so excited by the opportunity to have a “face” for his church’s youth ministry. He described the young man as “attractive” to young people and the kind of “look” and “style” that would be […]
“TEN SILLY SCAVENGER HUNTS”- A Quick Downloadable E-Book Collection of Events! Great to Use With Your Students for a Special Evening Event or Maybe as Part of Something to do with Your Adult Leaders, As a Bit of Team building!? Each Silly Scavenger Hunts Includes: – A-One Page Overview – Supplies Needed – Quick Explanation – […]
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 […]
What is holding your ministry back? What are things that might be keeping you and your ministry from God’s best and blessing? Here are 10 Things That Are Personally Holding Your Ministry Back… 10. Your Personal Pride (Prov. 16:18) 9. Your Personal Insecurities (Phil. 4:6-9) 8. Your Personal Purity (Titus 1:15) 7. Your Personal Preferences (John […]
Connect, a 4-Week Lesson Series on Friendship, Relationships, and Connection is Now Available in Our Lesson Store! This is a field-tested lesson series that has been taught numerous times in various forms in real-life youth ministry settings over the years. The content was also adapted for larger retreat settings. I have used its content, speaking […]
Here are 10 Absolutely REAL Reasons I Have Heard for “Parents for Being Late to Pick Up” their child from youth group or an event… 10. “Sorry, I Forgot How Many Children I Had?” 9. “I Just Remembered Where I Left Them?” 8. “I Decided to Take a Nap and Overslept” 7. “I Forgot That […]
