I was re-reading the book Inter-Generational Youth Ministry by my late friend and mentor Mel Walker while also preparing to re-post something this Thursday that Mel wrote a few years ago for a former site of mine. In both the book and the post, he pointed out that youth ministry can be a model for the […]
Naughty or Nice Price (Christmas Game), A Little Bit of Some Old “Price, is Right”, Higher or Lower! This Game Tests Your Student’s Knowledge of the Price of Christmas Gifts. Players Have to Decide if the Price Tag on the Item is a “Nice” price (low) or a “Naughty” price (high)!? Challenge Question Game, with […]
CHRISTMAS DOLLAR DEAL GAMES…JUST IN TIME FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTIES/EVENTS!! Rudolph’s Revenge Small Group Challenge is perfect for a weekly youth group night or for the big Christmas party event. Includes: Downloadable PDF instructions and small group game sheets ADD TO CART Santa Rudolph Frosty Game is one of our Christmas Dollar Deals! A fun, […]
My wife is super involved in what I do in youth ministry, and always has been in various ways, depending on our season of ministry. We just celebrated 23 years of marriage and 24 years of doing ministry together. I am blessed that she is as called to youth ministry as I am. She loves what […]
Questions to Ask While Interviewing: a youth ministry job/position. A hint and help from Youth Ministry Hub and Dan Istvanik
Years ago, I sat on the other side of his desk. I was new, and it was just a few weeks into my new job. I was excited because it would be my first time working in a church with another youth pastor on staff with me. I had been additionally attracted to the position […]
Saved 7 Minute Sunday is a fresh NEW done-for-you youth group lesson resource that will change the way you teach students on Sunday Morning.
IF GOD IS: “Seven Minute Sunday” is based on the “7-Minute Rule” of Differentiated Teaching. It is a fresh NEW way of doing Sunday school that will change the way you see your Sunday Morning. This is a “done-for-you” resource for a complete 60 minute Sunday morning in youth ministry. KEY OBJECTIVES Students will learn and interact […]
10. Your youth pastor doesn’t just roast his own coffee beans; he grows them in his office. 9. Your praise band has a name, but people are not allowed to know it 8. You don’t have youth group t-shirts; you have youth group scarves! 7. You play dodgeball, but only in an ironic way 6. […]
I talked to a pastor not long ago about his recent hire of a youth leader for his church. He was so excited by the opportunity to have a “face” for his church’s youth ministry. He described the young man as “attractive” to young people and the kind of “look” and “style” that would be […]
