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” […]
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 […]
Using Parents as Parents As Youth Leaders. Does the sound of that idea make you quake in your Vans? It doesn’t have to. Parent volunteers can be our allies, our trusted group of faithful, hard-working ministers whom we link arms with. There are many reasons why having parents as youth ministry volunteers is a good […]
Parents Can Make Great Leaders. I’m going on record: parents have been some of my greatest youth ministry leaders. Yes, moms and dads, or “old people,” as my 20-somethings would say. They are my go-to volunteers. I love recruiting parents. I guess some could call me biased. After all, I’m a parent! I have two […]
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 […]
