FREEBIE: Christmas Song Trivia
If you’re looking for a last minute addition to your weekend programming, try this game created by our student ministry team. Merry Christmas! Christmas Song Trivia QUESTIONS Christmas Song Trivia ANSWERS…
Tag: youth group games
Spiritual Maturity: A Note to Parents (Part 3)
Part 3: FAQs [Part 3 of 4] So far we’ve addressed misplaced priorities in families, and overcoming three of the top challenges in developing a spiritual growth plan in families. While I’m certain we’re making progress, the list of questions generated by this topic feels exponential.…
In The Moment
While having my spiritual retreat day at a local coffee store I ran into one of my youth group kid’s dad. He actually has twin girls. I was on FB and noticed what one of them said about the other: “I have the greatest sister in the world.”…
Do You Have Volunteers or Leaders in Your Organization?
Every great organization has great leadership… period. It’s going to be nearly impossible to become great if your leadership is sub-par. Believe it or not, this relates to churches as well. Many times, in church work, we find ourselves in a tough spot; desperate for help, so we compromise in the area of leadership and we get ‘Volunteers’ to serve in our ministries instead of ‘Leaders.’…
soulCARE: recharge your creativity
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.…
OUCH! why the critics squawk
If you’re a leader you can’t escape it—you will be criticized. Criticism is aimed at leaders because everyone (including leaders) is imperfect and hurting and hurting people end up hurting others. At the beginning of one’s leadership journey it’s very difficult to try to separate personalized criticism into a truth or untruth category–criticism jumps straight to personal hurt.…
how to plan for the fall…without over thinking it (part 2)
Planning can enhance your ministry and extend your impact. Even if we manage to carve out some think-time, the actual planning portion is STILL TOUGH! It can be difficult to know where to start. What should change? What stays the same?…
how to plan for the fall…without over thinking it (part 1)
Planning can enhance your ministry and extend your impact. Even if we manage to carve out some think-time, the actual planning portion is STILL TOUGH! It can be difficult to know where to start. What should change? What stays the same?…
what are they hearing from you? ENCOURAGEMENT?
Two statements that we both talk about a lot are: (1) the world is often a discouraging place, and (2) people are hungry for encouragement. Teenagers are surrounded by discouragement and are desperate for encouragement (just like most of our adult friends—but that’s another topic for later).…