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May
May
REAL rules that I have had to announce and enforce over 27+ years of doing youth ministry. Most of which can figure out the reasons.
23
May
May
Successful Big Parent Meetings- Parent meetings can be intimidating but they do not have to be. So many youth leaders/pastor dread these meetings, as moments where they are put on the spot, questioned, or even feel like they are being critiqued. Often younger leaders feel threatened, put-down, or disrespected as they walk away from […]
22
May
May
HOT FLORIDA HEADLINES THE GAME… Florida always seems to be full of HOT HEADLINES, with a wide variety of wild news stories that could only happen in the sunshine state! Can you tell whether these HOT FLORIDA HEADLINES are REAL OR FAKE? A 10 Challenge Game with 1 Bonus Tiebreaker! Includes: – 1 Powerpoint Presentation – […]
20
May
May
Why Join a Local Network of Youth Pastors and Leaders? We are wrapping up our Chicago Area Youth Workers Hub Group for this school year. I have partnered with groups like National Network for most of my 30ish years of youth ministry. I believe that we are “BETTER TOGETHER” and that we survive as a […]
17
May
May
“Faith on the Fridge” is a done-for-you resource for parents to be able to offer faith-based inspiration and encouragement.
16
May
May
The Cycle of Ministry Vision: Youth ministry is constantly evolving to meet the needs of young people, especially with the emerging Generation Alpha. Establishing a clear and systematic approach to vision setting is essential to ensure that a youth ministry remains relevant and impactful. This approach can be effective through three key steps: Clarify, Verify, […]
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May
May
A youth ministry schoolyard classic game reborn with a crazy twist. Great for student groups, gym classes, and other events.
09
May
May
I choose to lead with my wife and family, when I lead my ministry, especially in the area of family and parent ministry.
06
May
May
Here are Just 10 Youth Ministry Survival Tips, for both Beginners and You Old Veterans too! 10. Never Fall Asleep During a Lock-In/Overnight Event. (do you like your eyebrows?) 9. Eat A Healthy Breakfast Every Morning. (skittles and a 24 oz Monster does not count) 8. If Attacked by a Group of Upset Middle School Girls, Curl […]
02
May
May
Millennial Parents, Gen Z Students… Navigating youth ministry with millennial parents who have Generation Alpha kids presents several unique challenges, here are just 5 challenges of ministry to Millenial Parents, with Gen Alpha Students 1. Digital Overload Generation Alpha students are growing up in a digital world, which can make it challenging to engage them […]