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STEVE CULLUM has served in youth ministry for over 25 years. He currently serves at his local church, is a missionary with the National Network of Youth Ministries.
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Engaging Middle Schoolers in Small Groups (Because Let’s Be Honest — It’s Hard) She stared at me, full attitude and eye-roll, like only a middle school girl can. We’d broken into small groups a while back, and when I asked why she wasn’t in hers, she said she didn’t want to go. Not because she […]
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A crazy fun Halloween/Fall/Pumpkin Upfront Game Your Students Will Love!! DOWNLOAD THE PDF FOR THIS GAME NOW
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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 […]
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Bringing in the right speaker can make or break your next ministry event. The right voice doesn’t just fill a slot on the schedule — they breathe life into your theme, connect deeply with your audience, and help move your mission forward. But with so many options (and limited budgets), how do you choose wisely?
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MIKE HAYNES is a youth ministry veteran and the creator of G Shades Youth Ministry Curriculum. A vibrant contributor to the youth ministry landscape, Mike’s passion is to help students, youth leaders, and parents alike see life through the lens of the gospel. He and his wife Anna have five kids spanning elementary, middle, and high school.
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Falling Off Your Stepping Stone… Too many young leaders enter youth ministry thinking of it as a temporary stop—a “stepping stone” on the way to what they consider the “real ministry.” But here’s the hard truth: that mindset isn’t just a personal career misstep—it’s dangerous, deceptive, and can deeply hurt the students you’re called to serve
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In Common Ground, players look at four images or words and race to figure out what they all have in common. It’s fast, fun, and surprisingly tricky—because the answer might be obvious… or totally outside the box!
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60 Seconds: Better Illustrations
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Ugly Truths About Youth Ministry