Building Blocks of Constructive Teaching, as we face a continued conversation about the deconstruction of faith. Maybe it is time we, in youth ministry, reclaim our place in the conversation and actually claim our place pre-deconstruction. Is it possible that the seeming flood of well-known Christian voices grew up in an era of youth ministry […]
Emoji Attitude is a Super Fun and Super Silly, Less Active All-Ages Game to Get Everyone Moving Laughing and Ready for a Lesson on Attitude and Emotions.
GPS 7-Minute Sunday Lesson is a new way of doing student Sunday school lessons at church for your youth group as a student pastor.
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.
