Ten Youth Group Bus Games for your upcoming summer trips and other amazing moments you are stuck in a bus trying to kill time, beyond everyone on the phone or sleeping. The first set of ten FREE youth group favorites of my students from over the years. These are simple, low, or no-prep games that […]
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Free Event: “Great Pizza Taste-Off”
FREE EVENT: GREAT PIZZA TASTE-OFF… Who has the best pizza in town? Who is the absolute best pizza style, sauce, and flavor? Which place in town is your group’s favorite? Whoever is willing to give you the best deal or the one that is actually the best? There is a way to find out and […]
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Motivating Gen Alpha to Return!?
Motivatng Gen Alpha to Return!? Five Things That We Need to Consider to Motivate Generation Alpha to Return to Our Churches
Book Review & Reflection on Dave Coryell’s Kingdom-Minded Challenge. Less Like Hippos, More Like Honeybees There are some books that inspire you, and others that shift the way you think entirely. Dave Coryell’s Less Like Hippos… More Like Honeybees does both. Don’t let the playful title fool you—this short book packs a powerful message that […]
Super Silly Sports Book is an all-in-one collection of ten super fun and super silly sports-based youth group games. This collection of games is perfect for weekly meetings or to play a collection of games as an all-inclusive game event. Super Sillyg Sports Book is great for middle school and high school students. A […]
If you’re a youth pastor, ministry leader, or volunteer trying to keep up with everything from lesson planning to social media, you know the pressure is real. The good news? You don’t have to do it all alone—and no, we’re not talking about recruiting more volunteers (though that’s always nice). We’re talking about AI. Artificial […]
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Z to Alpha: Sermon Prep for Tomorrow
🧠 Think Formation Over Information Shift from “what do I want to say?” to “what kind of person is this forming them into?” (moving from “me” to “we”) Gen Z and Alpha are saturated with content. They don’t need more info—they need meaning, purpose, belonging, and identity. Prep with a formational lens: How will this […]
Spring Thing Game Book is an all-in-one collection of ten Easter and Spring Time games. This collection of games is perfect for weekly meetings or to play a collection of games as an all-inclusive game event. There are a variety of up-front challenges, icebreakers, big group games, and even an Easter-time version of dodgeball. […]
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Systematic Processes Lead to Spiritual Pathways
Helping Students Grow: Why Systems Matter in Spiritual Pathways Have you ever watched a student come alive in their faith, only to see them struggle to figure out what’s next? Maybe they had a powerful experience on a retreat, felt a nudge from God, or got excited about serving, but then… nothing—no clear next step. […]
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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 […]










