Restarting a Youth Ministry (Book)

Restarting a Youth Ministry: A Fresh Start for Lasting Impact is a downloadable PDF,  practical guide for youth pastors and churches ready to rebuild, relaunch, or refocus their youth ministry. Designed for real ministry challenges, this book helps leaders reset vision, re-engage students, rebuild volunteer teams, and create a ministry that lasts.

“Super Bowl Scavenger Watch” (Dollar Deal)

Super Bowl Scavenger Watch is a fun, night-long challenge for student ministry or even adult groups watching the game.  A simple seated scavenger hunt site game to make THE big game more fun and interesting to watch.  Especially for those youth group parties where not everyone is into the game, students can still watch the […]

Christ-Centered vs. Student-Center Ministry

Christ-Centered vs. Student-Center Ministry

Like many homes where adults choose to make the children the center of attention and decision making, there are ALSO many youth ministries and churches doing the SAME thing.   Like homes that are consumed with making sure children are not bored or unhappy, we as youth ministries may also be unknowingly doing the same thing […]

Effective Teaching Through Storytelling

Effective teaching through storytelling in teaching within your youth ministry can significantly improve engagement and learning. Storytelling has always been a powerful teaching tool throughout human history, even including Jesus’ use of parables.   Here are some helpful tips to enhance your youth group lesson through storytelling:  Know Your Audience: Understand your student’s interests, backgrounds, […]