Years ago, I sat in at Youth Specialties’ National Youth Workers Convention, listening to Kara Powell, talk about her research connected to the new Sticky Faith book. I remember her on the main stage talking about programs being a tunnel to ministry but not being our ministry. She warned the crowd to make sure to […]
Supplies: – 2 Rolls of Orange Crepe Paper – 2-4 Sheets of Black Dot Labels Set-Up: – 2 Chairs Up Front Explanation/Play: Simple Explanation: One player will quickly wrap another player’s face completely in orange crepe paper and then using black stickers to decorate them as fall “jack o lantern”! GamePlay: – Have 2 teams […]
A NEW FEATURE…”60 SECOND HINT” TO HELP YOU TO A BETTER MINISTRY AND MAYBE LIFE? Each Church Is Its Own Sub-Culture…Every church has it’s own traditions, words, rules, and personality. Take the time when you arrive at a church to ask questions, learn and don’t just assume things. Churches like other countries and even families […]
Podcasts are popping up everywhere right now and Youth Ministry is no exception! People ask me all the time which ones I listen too. I also get quite a few people asking, when I will start one, and it may or may not be coming! I know my daughter, Jenna, REALLY wants to start […]
I was talking to a pastor not long ago, about his recent hire of a youth leader for his church. He was so excited by the opportunity to have a “face” for his church’s youth ministry. He described the young man as “attractive” to young people and the kind of “look” and “style” that would […]
It is sweatshirt weather AND fall retreat season again! Time to put on that hoodie and also enjoy some goodies? Why not combine the two for a quick completely ran-dumb game of “HOODIE GOODIE”!! Supplies: – 2 zip-up hoodies (L or XL) – 18-20 pieces of leftover Halloween candy – A couple of eggs Simple Explanation: […]
“Last Halloween, one Virginia city went viral for banning anyone 13 years and older from trick-or-treating. No, it wasn’t a story on The Onion. It was real. The city of Chesapeake drew national scrutiny – and social media uproar – for its decades-old ordinance that could fine or jail teens caught in costume with a sack full […]
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SCARY TO WEAR THIS HALLOWEEN TO SCARE FELLOW YOUTH PASTORS? HERE ARE 10 OF SCARIEST WAYS YOU COULD DRESS UP… 10. An Old 15 Passenger Church Van (Packed for a Long Trip) 9. An Angry or Offended Youth Group Parent (#Triggered!) 8. A Middle School Boy Drinking a Monster (run away…run away) […]
Here is a list I have posted in the past and was recently asked about again, so I decided to repost it with a few updates here on the new site. Obviously this is still a bit of delicate topic with “Halloween” parties vs. “Fall/Harvest” parties so please do not be offended. Here are a few […]
Quick Lesson Illustration On Your Christian Walk and Following Jesus. Scripture Suggestions: – Micah 6:8 – John 12:35 – Gal. 5:16 – Eph. 5:1-3 – Col. 3:7 – I John 1:5-7 Illustration: – Dress Shoes: Your Christian Walk only comes out on Sunday, when you want to show off how spiritual you are. You are […]