ENGAGING MIDDLE SCHOOLERS IN SMALL GROUPS IS SOMETIMES CHALLENGING; OTHER TIMES, IT MAY SEEM IMPOSSIBLE. She was awkwardly staring me down, like only a middle school girl with a little too much attitude could. We had dismissed into small groups a while ago. I had asked her a simple question, “Why aren’t you in your […]
Things Have to Change Post-Covid! Whether it is finally, truly over, is to be seen but it would seem like after exactly two years, we are emerging from Covid. Schools, restaurants, stores, and yes, the Church. Now as we come out of this as churches and youth ministry, it is time for us to […]
Level Up One Night: A video game themed “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry on the topic of “Hope” KEY OBJECTIVES Students will develop a better biblical understanding of the power of Godly hope in their everyday lives and during difficult times. KEY VERSE “May the God of hope fill you with […]
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 […]
Here is a quick 2-minute resource review of Scott Talley’s book, “Ministry Win” a score card for youth ministry .
15 Free Stock Photo/Graphic Sites”, you hopefully will find this set of “even more” resources for your youth, worship, and church minsitry.
The “Middle Years”, 5th to 9th grade. It is a pivotal and important time in youth ministry, it is different than high school years ministry.
“Convinced” is a book by youth ministry veteran, Mel Walker. He had his 2 children right a great student devotional book.
We are all, always looking for photos and graphics for our lessons, announcements, and publishing. Here is the first set of 15 sites offering some or even all FREE photos and graphics for you to use. Some may require you to sign up, but most will then send you regular freebies. Hope they help and save you some time!
