Teaching Youth Group Students to Share Their Faith can be a transformative experience for both the students and the people they reach out to. As we head toward the school year and leave camps, conferences, and mission trips, this is a great time to help your students prepare to share their stories and gospel with […]
Ministry Movement to Memorial: The Stages of Church’s Life. Ministries and Churches, like any other organization, experience different phases throughout their existence. These stages have been described by some using the four key points: Movement, Momentum, Monument, and Memorial. Each stage represents a distinct phase in the life of a church, reflecting its growth, challenges, and […]
THE YOUTH MINISTRY HUB: SPEAKER HUB IS HERE! After years of praying, planning, and dreaming, we have moved forward with creating something we’ve felt called to: a Youth Ministry Speaker Hub. The Heart Behind The Speaker Hub We often get asked: “Do you know of an affordable, available speaker?” That same question pops up constantly […]
60 Second-Read to Help You In Everyday Life, In the Trenches Ministry… Mentoring Young Leaders 1. See them before you shape themYoung leaders don’t need to be fixed—they need to be noticed. Call out what you see God already doing in them before giving direction. 2. Give real responsibility earlyNothing grows leadership like ownership. Start […]
MARGIN CREATES MASTERY IN THIS NEW YEAR IF YOU WILL LET IT!
The Necessary, Needed, Notable, or Nice? Better Planning for a NEW YEAR!
Youth Ministry Hub, student ministry resources for churches from Dan Istvanik- 60 Seconds: Better Audience Participation
10 Things That Need to Change in Youth Ministry in 2026
The new year is finally here. 2026 has arrived, and it is a perfect time to change things up a bit in your youth ministry by making “every week special“. There is a variety of ways to do this (click here). One easy way is to celebrate what we call in our ministry “Hilarious Holidays.” […]
YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY: YOUTH MIN HUB RESOURCES Lesson/Game Package: “Uncommon Cents” (One Night) 20 Christmas Time Movies” Games: Relay Races Big Group Games Small Group Challenge Big Group Elimination Game Scavenger Hunt Collection Screen Game Collection: “Stocking Stuffer” . “Naughty or Nice Price” . “Santa Claus or Fluffy Paws” Wacky Winter Game Collection December Theme […]
