Youth Pastor Soul Refreshers: Ten of the those moments, we all need. We all love those moments. The ones where you get a quick boost and a spiritual rush of fresh air to your soul that keep you going! 10. The Ice Cold Bottle of Water on a Hot Missions Project Day! 9. The State […]
Parents Can Make Great Leaders. I’m going on record: parents have been some of my greatest youth ministry leaders. Yes, moms and dads, or “old people,” as my 20-somethings would say. They are my go-to volunteers. I love recruiting parents. I guess some could call me biased. After all, I’m a parent! I have two […]
Oh, Captain, My Captain Game is a quick silly trivia challenge to test how well you know your “captains”? Is it Captain Hook or Captain Crunch? Can your students tell the differences and do they know the names of these famous American Pop Culture Captains? Come on Captain Obvious, aren’t these all obvious?? […]
REAL MEETING WITH PARENTS… Absolutely REAL-LIFE reasons Why I Have Had to Call and Ask to Meet With Youth Ministry Parents.-Dan Istvanik
“A-Way” Style Youth Ministry Leadership… We lead people; that is what we do, but how? Is there “a way” that works? Here are three “a-ways” to leading better in your youth ministry. More often than not, the term “pastor” in our leadership role in youth ministry is interchangeable with words such as “leader,” “director,” or […]
Big Bowl of Irish Stew Challenge. A fun upfront face-off-style challenge for St. Patrick’s Day. A wee-bit O’ fun from Youth Ministry Hub.
City vs. Country Youth Ministry: I have done both in 27+ years, from the deep south, Louisiana to Amish Country Pennsylvania. I have worked with students just outside of Washinton DC and in the western suburbs of Chicago. Here is what I have figured out? So Far… 10. Street Racing? (souped-up cars VS. souped-up horse & […]
ENGAGING MIDDLE SCHOOLERS IN SMALL GROUPS IS SOMETIMES CHALLENGING; OTHER TIMES, IT MAY SEEM IMPOSSIBLE. She was awkwardly staring me down, like only a middle school girl with a little too much attitude could. We had dismissed into small groups a while ago. I had asked her a simple question, “Why aren’t you in your […]
UNICORN SPELLING BEE GAME IS A FUN, UP-FRONT, FULL GROUP GAME THAT YOUR YOUTH GROUP IS GOING TO LOVE! ARE YOU READY FOR THE MAGIC!?
Flipping the House One Night is A “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry. KEY OBJECTIVES Students will gain a better understanding of who the church is and what it is about. They will see they can have an active role in their church presently and in the future. KEY VERSE “And let […]
