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 […]
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 […]
Youth Ministry Planner Pack is a FREE resource to help you stay organized and accountable. In the world of digital and virtual organizers and calendars, this packet offers you four different single-page planners and organizers in PDFs to easily print out to use as an individual or as a team. Each is a simple way […]
Single Back to School Lesson. Perfect for the beginning of the school year. The lesson includes 4 main points, with supporting scripture passages, followed by discussion questions for each point, for group or small group discussions.
Youth Ministry Games, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources
Follow Me (One Night Resource)
Follow Me (One Night) A “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry about being a follower of Jesus!
First Place Family One Night is a “done-for-you” Family Ministry/Parent Night resource for one complete night of youth ministry—perfect for back-to-school time parent meetings and events. First Place Family is a unique One Night designed for ministry to students and their families. Use First Place Family to plan a special Family Night and invite students’ […]
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Young: I Timothy 4:12 (One Night)
Young: I Timothy 4:12 One Night is a “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry based on I Timothy 4:12. KEY OBJECTIVES Students will see that their young age doesn’t limit how God can use them. KEY VERSE “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example […]
Youth Ministry Games, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources
Smarty Pants: Wisdom (One Night)
Smarty Pants: Wisdom (One Night) is a “done-for-you” resource for one COMPLETE night of youth ministry. EVERYTHING Is Included! KEY OBJECTIVES Help students move from godly knowledge through godly understanding to godly wisdom. KEY VERSE “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” – Proverbs […]
Wired: One Night Resource, A “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry. KEY OBJECTIVES Students will understand how God has wired them with abilities that honor him. KEY VERSE “For we are God’s ‘Masterpiece’ created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do”– Ephesians 2:10 […]