WHY THEY STOP COMING AFTER GRADUATION? YOUR SENIORS ARE ONLY A FEW MONTHS AWAY FROM LEAVING YOUR MINISTRY! Here are ten reasons why Christian youth group kids may stop attending church after graduation, along with solutions for each issue: 1. Loss of Community Reason: Graduating can mean leaving behind a familiar support system. Solution: Foster […]
Balancing Family and Ministry: Hints and Helps from Youth Ministry Hub and Dan Istvanik for Youth pastors and youth leaders.
Wacky Winter Youth Group Games is a collection of TEN Winter Time Games for Youth Ministry. Perfect to create a whole event night for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or anytime! These games will be in any setting and take minimal supplies and set up. Play one game a week for the entire winter, enough games to […]
Youth Ministry New Year’s Resolutions, a top 10 list to make the new year something different? 10. I Will Not Do A Lock-In This Year? (*no matter what your students, parents, and Facebook walls say) 9. I Will Drink Less Coffee, Monster, and Red Bull? (*your energy will come from the spirit this year…the Holy Spirit, just to […]
The new year is finally here. 2025 has arrived, and it is a perfect time to change things up a bit in your youth ministry by making “every week special“. There is a variety of ways to do this (click here). One easy way is to celebrate what we call in our ministry “Hilarious Holidays.” […]
Don’t Drop the Ball New Year’s Game! Are your student up for the challenge or will they drop the ball!? A super fun, brain-buster game for your New Year’s party or youth ministry gatherings. Great for staff meetings, leadership meetings, and other adult events as well. It is a Challenge Question Game, with 1 Bonus Tiebreaker! […]
When it comes to your volunteers and adult leaders, SPOIL THEM this Christmas!! Seriously…if you have adults who are volunteering in your ministry and doing a great job, make sure they know they are appreciated. Especially this year with so many people no longer attending church, let alone serving. Let those who work for and […]
Santa Claus or Fluffy Paws? This Warm and Fuzzy Christmas-Time Game Is a Funny and Silly Way to Start Your Next Gathering, Party, or Holiday Shin-Ding! Another Simple and Easy to Play Christmas Game. Great for Kids Ministry, Middle School Ministry, or High Schoolers! It can be played in 2-3 different ways: Use it as […]
One Nights are all-inclusive, “done-for-you” resources for one complete night of youth ministry, with everything you need to have maximum impact with minimal preparation for your youth group gatherings. WHO IS ONE NIGHT FOR? For ministry with middle school or high school students. One Night is designed to be easily used by everyone—from new volunteers […]
YOUTH MINISTRY WISDOM FROM ELF!? Yes, even a movie like Elf, a family tradition and favorite around my house, can offer some insights for youth ministry.
