As the legend goes, the little town of Hamelin was overrun with rats. Tried as they could the town could not get rid of the rats, then came a pied piper, a man dressed in fun colorful clothes and playing beautiful music. He claimed he could rid the town of their problem for a rather […]
A Classic That I Have Been Playing For Years With My Groups… Because When All Else Fails, Add a Rubber Chicken to Your Game!?? Supplies: – 1 rubber chicken (*preferably one with a noisemaker) – Basketball court with 2 hoops (OR 2 large clean trash cans) – Whistle – 2 large sticks (broomstick or something similar) […]
Parent meetings can be intimidating but they do not have to be. So many youth leaders/pastor dread these meetings, as moments where they are put on the spot, questioned, or even feel like they are being critiqued. Often younger leaders feel threatened, put-down, or disrespected as they walk away from these important meetings. Parent […]
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 that are 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 […]
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 PRETTY MUCH WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE! A LOT OF BEANS, A LITTLE BIT OF BUBBLE GUM! A WHOLE LOT OF LAUGHS AND INSTAGRAM-ABLE OPPORTUNITIES! Supplies: – 2 Extra Large Cans of Baked Beans – 2 Pie Pans/Bowls – 1 Bag of Chewing Gum – A Tarp or Drop Clothe Set Up: – Unwrap an equal […]
Thoughts and Discussion After Reading the Below “News U Can Use”? – How is Gen Z influencing the families of your ministry tithing/giving? – How is Gen Z spending influencing the cost of events, activities, and trips in your ministry? – How much is your church spending (what % of the budget) is spent on […]
IT IS A NEW YEAR! IT IS TIME TO START CLEARING OUT THE CLUTTER OF YOUR LIFE, AND YOUR MINISTRY. THAT MEANS YOUR YOUTH MINISTRY CLOSET TOO! HERE ARE 10 REASONS WHY? 10. Expired Turkey and Peach Baby Food? 9. The Resignation Letter From the Guy 2 Youth Pastors Ago? 8. A Bag Full of […]
Here is a quick FREE hint/help resource for your minsitry. It is a volunteer training, that we did recently with our middle school and high school leaders. It is based on Is. 64:8, I Cor. 4:4-7, along with an old interview with Mr. Rodgers. Below you will find the YouTube video of the […]
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 […]