20
Mar
By Dan Istvanik
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts

Leadership Pathway for Students

Leadership Pathway for Students should be intentional, relational, and developmental—guiding students and volunteers from passive participation to active leadership. Leadership development in youth ministry isn’t about handing out titles or filling volunteer slots. It’s about equipping students and adults with the tools, character, and vision to lead well. A clear leadership pathway ensures that those who […]

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Level Up One Night
25
Feb
By Dan Istvanik
Youth Ministry Games, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources

“Level Up!” Youth Group ‘One Night’

One Nights are all-inclusive, “done-for-you” resources for one complete night of youth ministry, with everything you need to have maximum impact with minimal preparation for your youth group gatherings. WHO IS ONE NIGHT FOR? For ministry with middle school or high school students. One Night is designed to be easily used by everyone—from new volunteers […]

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18
Feb
By Dan Istvanik
Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources

Wired: One Night Resource

Wired: One Night Resource, A “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry. KEY OBJECTIVES Students will understand how God has wired them with abilities that honor him. KEY VERSE “For we are God’s ‘Masterpiece’ created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do”– Ephesians 2:10 […]

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17
Feb
By Dan Istvanik
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts

Things They Don’t Teach (Part 2)

Things They Don’t Teach (Part 2)… Someone asked me recently “What don’t they teach you in college/seminary/’school that you need to know for real-world, real-life youth ministry. Last week I post the first list of ten Things They Don’t Teach (But Should)”  I have continued to think about this, as I have conversation, meeting with my […]

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13
Feb
By Dan Istvanik
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts

The Conversation, NOT ” The Talk”

The Conversation, Not the Talk… When my son turned ten and entered 5th grade, during the summer, we had what many parents call “the talk”.  It is the classic father-son moment talking about birds and bees.  You can picture the scene sitting on his bed, talking about all the details of life and answering a […]

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11
Feb
By Dan Istvanik
Youth Ministry Games, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources

Signs: God’s Directions (One Night)

Signs: God’s Directions (One Night), a“done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry. SIGNS: GOD’S DIRECTIONS (ONE NIGHT) OBJECTIVES Students will understand how to find God’s directions for their lives. KEY VERSE “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your […]

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