I grew up in a pastor’s home. Some of my best friends growing up with were pastor’s kids. We would go to ministry conferences as a family growing, so I was able to quietly observed ministry leaders from behind the curtain. I attended a private Christian school and was part of the youth ministry […]
Yesterday I celebrated my 46th birthday, and in November I celebrated my 26th year of youth ministry. I am now into my 27th year of youth ministry, 23 years of full-time, on-staff church youth ministry. Here are just three lessons I have learned from being “over the hill”. There is a growing trend among youth […]
Another Classic, That Has Been Reborn with the Return of “Name That Tune!” , Hosted by Jane Krakowski & Randy Jackson on Fox! We Also Brought It Back This Christmas During our December In-person COVID Shutdown. We Made It Part of the Our Christmas Face-offs on our YouTube Live Show! We Did It Using […]
“Teens tend to respond to significant unwanted restrictions in one of two ways: with devastation or defiance. Eyes brighten with wetness; tear-stained faces swell; anger reigns — until, that is, desire to see anyone or do anything fades away as depression sets in. This has been the reliable trajectory over the last year for conscientious […]
10. McDonald’s: Parents put up with going there, because the kids love the playland? 9. Burger King: Have It Your Way Sermons? 8. Taco Bell: Same sermon content every week, just with a different title and packaging? 7. KFC: Original or Extra Crispy Theology of the Final Judgements? 6. Dunkin’ Donuts: Full-Immersion Baptism, Of Course? 5. Wendy’s: Known for […]
People all the time ask me “how do you define success?” or “how do I know I am being successful?” It fills blogs, books, and staff meetings. It is the make or break for many in youth ministry, and often is the difference between keeping or losing a job. It is tricky question with a […]
It is more than another game of dodgeball or nerf wars battle….It is THE GAUNTLET! SUPPLIES: – Projectiles (suggested: marshmallows, dodge balls, nerf guns, finger blasters, and beanie babies) – Some long church tables – A large room or a long hallway PLAYING/EXPLANATION: Simple explanation: One group of students have to run from point to another, while […]
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10. I Will Not Do A Lock-In This Year? (* no matter what your students, parents, and Facebook walls say) 9. I Will Drink Less Coffee, Monster, and Red Bull? (*your energy will come from the spirit this year…the Holy Spirit, just to clarify! ) 8. I Will Not Call the Sr. Pastor “Dude”, “Dawg”, or “Bro”? (try […]
Another Fresh HOLIDAY Game From the MYM RESOURCE GAME STORE! This One is a Fluffy, Furry Bit of Fun! Challenge Your Students to See If They Can Tell Which Picture is Santa Claus or Fluffy Paws? A 10 Challenge Game, with 1 Bonus Tiebreaker! Includes: – 2 Powerpoint Presentations (editable and flat format) – Full […]