The Twelve Disciples in YOUR Group? Jesus was a youth pastor, leading eleven pre-teen or teenage boys along with one young adult. Are you leading a similar group? Philip, The student that is excited to invite others to the youth group. Simon, The Zealot. The student is always trying to debate politics and issues. James, […]
November Hilarious Youth Group Holidays, special dates to make your youth group special in your student ministry in November. Nov. 2nd: National Deviled Egg Day Oh, the fun you could have with deviled egg games and eating contests!! Nov. 6th:: National Nacho Day Three Words- “Kiddie Pool Nachos” Nov. 8th: National Dunce Day Great day […]
MIKE BRYANT has been in ministry for over 20 years. I served in Student Ministry for 16 years, served as a Lead Pastor for 4 years, and most recently served as a Family Pastor.
There’s a phrase that has echoed in leadership circles for decades: the tyranny of the urgent. It names a truth every pastor, leader, or volunteer knows all too well—the endless stream of pressing demands that crowd out what matters most. But in the church, I think we actually face three tyrannies: the urgent, the desperate, […]
It is sweatshirt weather AND fall retreat season again! Time to put on that hoodie and also enjoy some goodies? Why not combine the two for a quick completely run-dumb game of “FALL HOODIE GOODIE”!!
Real Youth Ministry Interview Questions. Over the years and even somewhat recently interviewed for new youth ministry positions. I have had some unique experiences as well as some odd questions. Here are a few of the VERY REAL interview questions I have been asked over the years! 10. Have you ever cheated on your wife? Have […]
KAYLA JEFFERS is the founder of 11one Ministries with 19 years of ministry experience in churches, camps, schools, and leadership organizations.
When you step into a new ministry context, resist the urge to immediately lead with solutions. Be a student of the culture before trying to be its teacher.
Learn the language.
Honor the traditions.
Understand the personalities.
Go, Team! From coast to coast, every Saturday, the teams face off in a battle for skill and determination to represent their college or university. Now it is time for your students to face off in a battle of skill and determination to see how well they know those teams…MASCOTS? This challenge is not about […]
Welcome to the Planet is a “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry, helping students discover their purpose of being here. KEY OBJECTIVES Students will answer the age-old question, “What is your purpose?” They will discover that God placed them here intentionally and on a mission. KEY VERSE “Praise be to the God […]
