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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Mel Walker was a youth ministry legend, having served actively for over 45 years in youth ministry. He was the author of many excellent youth ministry books, and he was also a curriculum writer. He was a regular trainer and speaker all over the world. He was a youth ministry leader and teacher to so […]
“MADE” (One Night Youth Ministry Resource) a “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry programming, EVERYTHING is Included!! “MADE” KEY OBJECTIVES Students will understand that they are made and loved by God; no matter how many mistakes they have made, God has made a way back to a relationship with him through Jesus. “MADE” […]
Camp Assassins Game is a FULL group, multi-day game that is sure to be a “Hit” at your next camp, retreat, or other events. QUICK EXPLANATION: Every person has the name of another person that they must “assassinate” and continue the game before they are assassinated. DOWNLOADABLE PDF INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDE: Supply list Pre-Game Instructions Game […]
A Note About Mel Walker, One of My Youth Ministry Heroes: On Thursday, December 2, my personal youth ministry hero past away. Mel Walker was a mentor, friend, and surrogate uncle to me. He was always willing to talk, pray, and guide me through the path of personal and ministry life. We talked often about […]
Hint/Help: “Summer Playlist” with 200+ Songs and over 9 Hours of Music. This playlist is updated weekly with the best and freshest. CHRISTIAN music. Nothing on this playlist is older than January 2022. We created this playlist for our weekly mid-week program and for our special monthly events. This playlist is also our soundtrack […]
Hint/Help: Discussing the Uvalde Shooting… Living in this digital age ensures one thing: a teen’s convictions are being formed through the exchange of beliefs. The recent shooting in Texas has caused many to start probing deeper and deeper questions. Students are no exception. While social media has been the prime platform for the wide range […]
Five Indoor Messy Games Tips- Messy Games are a staple of youth ministry, right up there with lock-ins and Mountain Dew. But does it mean we have to ditch the mess and sit quietly instead when the weather is uncooperative? No! Messy Games are huge, gross spectacles outside, but you can scale them to fit […]
