TIM SMITH is a pastor, speaker, and communicator with over a decade of ministry experience. His journey is marked by God’s redemption—from surviving a near-death experience at birth to walking through a broken childhood filled with pain and abuse. Out of that story, Tim discovered the power of forgiveness and healing, which now fuels his passion […]
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.
“Celebrity Pets” is a hilarious, fast-paced PowerPoint game designed to get your youth group laughing, connecting, and guessing which weird or adorable animals belong to which famous celebrities. Players or teams are shown pictures or fun clues about unusual pets owned by well-known stars Play it as a sit-down small group game, up-front face-off challenge, […]
Wired: One Night Resource, A “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry. KEY OBJECTIVES Students will understand how God has wired them with abilities that honor him. KEY VERSE “For we are God’s ‘Masterpiece’ created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do”– Ephesians 2:10 […]
Way to End A Lesson (Sports Star Edition). Everyone is always trying to figure out a way to “land the plane” and “Finish with Intentionality”.
AYREN NELSON is a pastor and communicator passionate about helping people encounter Jesus and be formed into His likeness in the everyday moments of life.
“If your youth group feels awkward… do this” (a 60-sec read for better youth minsitry)
In recent years, many Christian ministry and Bible colleges have faced unexpected closures (including my own), leaving students, faculty, and communities searching for answers. While each institution has its own story, there are common challenges that have contributed to this trend. From financial pressures to changing cultural attitudes toward faith-based education, here are 10 real […]
Things NOT to Do Easter Sunday! I know some people refer to it as the “Super Bowl” for the church, but still? Here are ten things the Youth Pastor should NOT do on Easter Sunday! 10. Get the Youth Section to do the Wave! 9. Yell Song Requests as soon as the Music Pastor Comes Out! […]
TY HIRSH loves youth ministry, seeing students get radical about Jesus, and helping students see the beauty of His Word. He wants to come to serve your ministry – hand him a mop, give him a door to hold, or tell him to jump in and play dodgeball with your students.
