More than father or mother, the life of ministry is being called beyond comfort. Moving often physically away from the familiarity of family & friends to follow in full faith and faithfulness. “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more […]
USE YOUR NOODLE CHARADES IS ANOTHER QUICK, HILARIOUS, EASY GAME WITH LITTLE PREP. GREAT FOR REGULAR YOUTH GROUP NIGHT, A RAINED-OUT EVENT, OR JUST A WAY TO USE A FEW OF THOSE LEFTOVER POOL NOODLES OF SUMMER: USE YOUR NOODLE CHARDES SUPPLIES: • 2-3 long pool noodles • Pack of index cards • Pen/Marker USE […]
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP MISTAKES AND MISSES, For 10-15 years, I chose to run my own camps for my groups and/or decided to run missions trips in place of summer camp. In my last two churches, we have rented out camps, hired outside speakers and musicians, and ran most of the programming and activities ourselves. In […]
TONY MYLES is an engaging speaker for all ages, but at his core, he’s a real guy with a real family following a real God. Tony regularly serves as a national conference speaker, active author, and adjunct professor, and has served as a Lead Pastor and Staff Pastor. His latest book is “Single, Dating, Friendship, Romance: Questions For All Your Answers” – a topic he actively speaks on to students and adults alike, as well as giving entire presentations on a variety of hot topics through a biblical lens.
Here is a quick in-the-trenches, real-life hint/help as you head into your summer camp or your mission trips It depends on the group and even the leaders I have had over the years. Pranking can quickly get out of hand, especially at camps and retreats! I have heard various theories and debates over whether to […]
Quick ExplanationLandmines is a fun, fast-paced team game where players navigate “landmines” (paper plates with challenges) in the middle of the field. It’s perfect for teens and can also serve as a creative introduction to discussions about temptation, choices, and consequences. Supplies Needed Several paper plates Marker or pen to write actions on the plates […]
A Parent’s Guide to Supporting a Missional Mindset at Home
(Downloadable PDF for Youth Pastors to Share with Parents)
In the era of summer mission trips to exotic places and high energy, huge conferences at the beach, is there still a place for summer camp? Has the whole summer camp thing seen its day? Here are 10 Quick Thoughts, on Why Middle School Camp is STILL Important! 10. Freedom to Worship, Sing and Celebrate!- Nowhere else […]
KAYLA JEFFERS is the founder of 11one Ministries with 19 years of ministry experience in churches, camps, schools, and leadership organizations.
The Summer Youth Ministry Battle… If your church is like ours, and most that I talk to are, summertime is the ever-constant battle..
