Youth Ministry Nights
22
Nov
By Dan Istvanik
Youth Ministry Games, Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts

“Make EVERY Week Special In Youth Ministry

Tired of the weekly question from your parents and students, “Is there anything special happening this week?” Now you can answer honestly… “EVERY WEEK IS SPECIAL!!” by actually making every week special, unique and fun. It is not that hard or expensive.  Below are all REAL, “in-the-trenches” Youth Ministry Nights I have done or am currently doing!  These are […]

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Why talk about technology
03
Nov
By Dan Istvanik
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts

Why Talk About Technology?

Why Talk About Technology? If you are working in children’s ministry (Generation Alpha) or youth ministry (Generation Z), you are working with “Digital Natives.” Young people have never experienced a world without the internet, cell phones, and digital devices. We live in an advancing digital, technological age. The future is now, and it will just keep […]

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middle years ministry
23
Aug
By Dan Istvanik
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts

Middle Years Life Transitions

THE MIDDLE YEARS (5th-9th grade, Ages 10-14) ARE A HUGE TIME OF LIFE TRANSITION.  IT MIGHT EVEN BE ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT TIMES IN A PERSON’S LIFE!   Do youth pastors/workers know and understand the transition that is happening in the lives of their students?  Do we appreciate the power and the potential for doing effective […]

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22
Aug
By Dan Istvanik
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts

Helping Students Return to School

Helping Students Return to School… Ten Quick Hints and Ideas.  10. Offer Sharing Times, During Regular Meeting Times/Small Groups to Talk, Before and After Their First Week.  9. Be Available Virtually and In-Person After-School for Students That Need to Talk.  8. Support Parents in the Back to School Process.  7. Teach “Back to School” Lesson […]

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The Closer: Speaking
12
Aug
By Dan Istvanik
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources

Closer: Finishing With Intentionality

The Closer: Finishing with Intentionality? How do you finish your message, sermon, and lesson? Do you end well or stumble toward the finish with no real plan?  Nationally known speaker Chad Poe offers up some expert advice in his latest guest post!  You see parents easing into your space in the back of the room. […]

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