If your group is like mine you attended a summer camp this year. You might have, like us, gone on a missions trip as well. At both of these events you might have heard a constant call for students to "bring it back home."…
What an incredible summer we’re been having! Two missions trips, summer camp, several service projects in our community. Yet in the midst of it all, I’ve had a tough few weeks. Trying to remain upbeat and function as a leader has been challenging.…
Everyone can be creative…regardless of how loud they declare, “I’m just not creative.” You can be! Creativity is part of God’s design within us and when we express our God-given creativity it can make our soul come alive. Creativity in youth ministry happens anytime you think about a new way to serve your students.…
Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars? I could really use a wish right now (wish right now, wish right now)… Yeah, I could use a dream or a genie or a wish To go back to a place much simpler than this.…
If Small Groups are a vital aspect of your youth ministry, then healthy small group leaders need to be a vital aspect as well. Those leaders need to feel trained and encouraged, and that their role is vital to the ministry.…
We’ve tried to do everything we can to help make your small groups better with our new LIVE curriculum! We really believe we’ve created something that will help volunteers succeed with teenagers as well as draw your kids closer to Jesus.…
“Lord, do for me what I cannot do for myself” – A prayer from a laid off youth pastor Have you ever prayed this? I mean really, sincerely prayed this? If so, you likely know the sting of pain which follows but also the unexpected joy, peace and freedom eventually received.…
Does your ministry have NEGATIVE kids? Teenagers who are more cynical and critical than others are easy to spot but tough to change. Everyone in the room typically knows how the negative kid is feeling because he or she is willing to openly share their cynicism.…
Small Groups don’t always work. Instead of just ignoring it we need to face some questions to find out why. At times subtle changes can be made to fix an issue. While not exclusive, here are some issues I’ve run into that have caused some small group problems.…
Youth group lesson on struggling with depression. Includes: Lesson Notes Student Handout Discussion Outline Skits Leadership Notes mp3 of the message…
