19
Aug
Aug
Leadership Lessons from Sponge Bob. Ten things a youth pastor or leader can learn from watching sponge bob square pants! Enjoy!
15
Aug
Aug
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Multi-Year Curriculum Mapping
Multi-year curriculum mapping is a way for youth pastors to plan for their youth ministry lessons effectively for the long term.
08
Aug
Aug
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Ministry Movement to Memorial
Ministry Movement to Memorial: The Stages of Church’s Life. Ministries and Churches, like any other organization, experience different phases throughout their existence. These stages have been described by some using the four key points: Movement, Momentum, Monument, and Memorial. Each stage represents a distinct phase in the life of a church, reflecting its growth, challenges, and […]
02
Aug
Aug
HELP US, HELP YOU… WHILE I KNOW YOU ARE COMING TO THE END OF YOUR YEAR, I WANTED TO SHARE SOMETHING WITH YOU, AS YOU HEAD INTO THE SUMMER AND PLAN FOR YOUR FALL! Every fall, right before we kick off our youth ministry year. I started with a couple of things. I always seek […]
25
Jul
Jul
Effective teaching through storytelling in teaching within your youth ministry can significantly improve engagement and learning. Storytelling has always been a powerful teaching tool throughout human history, even including Jesus’ use of parables. Here are some helpful tips to enhance your youth group lesson through storytelling: Know Your Audience: Understand your student’s interests, backgrounds, […]
22
Jul
Jul
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Christ-Centered vs. Student-Center Ministry
Like many homes where adults choose to make the children the center of attention and decision making, there are ALSO many youth ministries and churches doing the SAME thing. Like homes that are consumed with making sure children are not bored or unhappy, we as youth ministries may also be unknowingly doing the same thing […]
18
Jul
Jul
Ministry Difference Between Gen Z and Gen Alpha. There is a difference between the two micro-generations currently in our ministry. Generational differences within the 6-8 years of youth ministry will now be the norm moving forward. There will be a need for ministry differentiation even within a ministry context. You will be facing this with […]
11
Jul
Jul
Creating Summer Ministry FOMO. Creating a sense of “fear of missing out” (FOMO) for your youth ministry during the summer
03
Jul
Jul
The Evangelistic Youth Ministry, If you grew up, like I did, in an American church youth group, it’s likely you will resonate with the following description of American youth ministry. You spent an hour or two a week in a “youth room,” sitting on folding chairs or donated couches, singing (with or without the aid […]
01
Jul
Jul
Frustrating your volunteers is a quick way to lose them. We all want a great team of volunteers, that stick it out for the long haul. Unfortunately, often leaders end up frustrating their volunteers, causing them to quit, walking away disappointed. Here is a quick Top 10 list of ways leaders end up frustrating their […]