You know the scene. The outlaw in the black hat walking down the dusty street, then out steps the guy in the white hat. He announces, “I am the new sheriff in town”, with his hand resting on the handle of his six-shooter. It is a scene that plays in my head when I step […]
“Small group ministry is an integral part of church life today. In the pre-pandemic world, small groups met on-site as part of the usual ministry programming time, as well as off-site in private homes or even local coffee shops. Currently, they meet online via Zoom or Facetime. As the ministry leader works to establish their […]
She was awkwardly staring me down, like only a middle school girl with a little too much attitude could. We had dismissed into small groups a while ago. I had asked her a simple question, “Why aren’t you in your small group?” She rolled her eyes, explaining she didn’t want to go to small group […]
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 […]
After a year of conversation and a bit of begging from my 15-year-old daughter, Jenna, last week we launched a podcast. It is called “THE PK Podcast”. Our new podcast is about being a PK, a “Pastor’s Kid”. We think this will hopefully be unique in the crowded world of podcasting, even inside of Youth […]
The shift has finally happened. It has taken the church and youth ministry 10+ years to catch up to what the world, marketing, and research has been talking about, Generation Z. This is a marked improvement to the previous turnaround time for the church when it came to Generation X and Millennials. Thanks, in great part to […]
WHO HAS THE BEST PIZZA IN TOWN? WHO IS THE ABSOLUTELY BEST PIZZA STYLE, SAUCE, FAVOR? 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 HAVE A FREE EVENT NIGHT… “THE […]
You and your favorite youth leader have a historic epiphany around 10:30 pm while cleaning up aftergroup late one night. In the midst of the glow-in-the-dark slime, shattered glass, and confetti caked onto the wall, you both lock eyes and realize one thing: THIS WOULD BE AN AMAZING EVENT. The next day you jump into […]
SUPPLIES: No Supplies Needed GAMEPLAY: Quick explanation: Teams have to create a chain of players in order based on an announced assignment. Before the Game: Write down a few team assignments if needed (*suggestions below) Playing: Divide the group up into at least 2 teams, for a larger group you can divide the group into […]
We’ve heard from the custodian, our wife, and even our senior pastor! This week we are going to find out what TEN things you DON’T want to hear your Worship Pastor Say!? 10. And Now… Our Kazoo Ensemble. 9. What Are Your Thoughts on the Polka? 8. I am Think About Starting a Gregorian Chant Team! 7. The Choir […]