Hole-Hearted: Mental Health and Discipleship. I’ll never forget the moment a student looked me in the eye and said, “I know God loves me, but sometimes my brain won’t let me believe it.” It was honest. Brave. And it stopped me in my tracks. That conversation opened my eyes to a reality many of us […]
Understanding Neurodiversity in Youth Ministry. Neurodiversity isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a paradigm shift. In youth ministry, it means recognizing that students don’t all think, feel, learn, or relate the same way. Embracing neurodiversity isn’t about doing something extra for a few students; it’s about reimagining ministry so that every student is seen, valued, […]
A Parent’s Guide to Supporting a Missional Mindset at Home
(Downloadable PDF for Youth Pastors to Share with Parents)
A Practical Guide for Parents to Support Their Teen’s Faith Journey (Downloadable PDF Resource) Your student just came home from camp fired up about their faith—but what happens next is just as important as what happened there. “After Camp: Fueling the Fire at Home” is a short, powerful resource designed to equip parents with 6 […]
ESL and Immigrant Inclusive Ministry, Ten Thoughts and Hints for Ministry and Students.
Mirror (Youth Group One Night) is an all-included, “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry. KEY OBJECTIVES Students will be challenged to use this moment in their lives to begin to mature in their faith and live a life that reflects Christ. KEY VERSE “For now, we see in a mirror dimly but […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
