CHARLIE MARQ, is a former youth pastor, local church leader, graduate of Colorado Christian University, an Ordained Minister of the Gospel, and, as a ministry movement leader and evangelist
GENERAL GAMEPLAY & EXPLANATION Number of Rounds: 10 (5 challenge rounds, 5 “call-the-bet” rounds)Teams: 2 teams of 2–4 playersObjective: Complete funny challenges and avoid silly consequences. Game Flow: One team goes first. A team member bets that their partner can do a challenge (e.g., “I bet my friend can stack 10 cups in 20 seconds!”). The […]
ROB QUINN has a passion for helping the next generation know and follow Jesus. He has served as a Middle School Coordinator, Preteen Director, and in leadership roles that span both middle school and high school ministry.
10. …You could play an upfront game using peanut butter and no one died? 9. … You could serve soda and chips as a snack instead of celery sticks, saltines and water? 8. …. You played dodgeball with over-inflated playground balls or under-inflated volleyballs? 7. …. Taking a couple of your students out for ice […]
ONY VILLAFANE, based in the heart of Lancaster County, PA, I’m serious about Jesus, and I try not to take myself too seriously. Whether I’m preaching to students, coaching leaders, or trying (and failing) to keep up with Gen Z/Alpha culture
PAUL TURNER has been in Youth Ministry for over 35 years and has been a camp and retreat speaker for over 20 years. He coaches and trains youth pastors through his YouTube channel, books, and resources. Paul is also the host of the Youth Ministry in Motion Podcast
Why Your Youth Ministry Might Need a Mascot (Yes, Seriously) This might sound strange at first. You may even dismiss the idea right away. But stay with me for a minute. Before you go too far, don’t picture a youth leader wearing a giant animal costume. That’s not the kind of mascot I’m talking about […]
DAVID YIRDAW is passionate about meeting people in their everyday places and connecting them to God’s transformative work and power in their live
YOUTH MINISTRY SACRED COWS! WE ALL HAVE THEM AT OUR CHURCH AND MINISTRY. WE FEED THEM, RAISE THEM, AND KEEP THEM AROUND. MAYBE IT IS TIME TO PUT THESE TEN “OUT TO PASTURE”!? 10. We still feed kids junk food, even though we know it’s terrible for them—Our body is the “Temple of the Holy […]
10. Because you were at youth group, you got home and into your pajamas much later than usual. 9. You did extra brainwork trying to translate the new slang being thrown at you. 8. Staying on top of all the TikTok trends keeps you up way too late at night. 7. Your body needs extra […]
