Dan Istvanik, Author at Youth Ministry Hub

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Nov

November 22, 2022May 12, 2023 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Games, Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts

“Make EVERY Week Special In Youth Ministry

Tired of the weekly question from your parents and students, “Is there anything special happening this week?” Now you can answer honestly… “EVERY WEEK IS SPECIAL!!” by actually making every week special, unique and fun. It is not that hard or expensive. Below are all REAL, “in-the-trenches” Youth Ministry Nights I have done or am currently doing! These are […]

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Nov

November 21, 2022October 19, 2022 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Hints

Thanksgiving Table Ministry Lessons

THANKSGIVING TABLE MINISTRY LESSONS- HERE ARE TEN QUICK LESSONS ABOUT YOUTH MINISTRY FROM THE FAMILY THANKSGIVING TABLE… 10. It is all about intergenerational connections. 9. Stories from the past lead to teaching moments in the present. 8. Experiences are shared face-to-face, in circles, not in rows. 7. Tradition is not a dirty word and can […]

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Nov

November 17, 2022May 12, 2023 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts

Launching a Campus Ministry (Free Guide)

Launching a Campus Ministry

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Nov

November 16, 2022May 12, 2023 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Games

Clownfish, Blowfish, Goldfish Game

“Clownfish, Blowfish, Goldfish” Game, Looking for an alternative to the ministry classic “Gorilla, Man, Gun” without the “Gun” OR don’t want to just do “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” here is a quick silly game that might be a great alternative for any age group, pre-teen all the way up into high school!? It is a […]

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Nov

November 14, 2022October 25, 2022 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Humor, Youth Ministry Thoughts

Things We “Settle For”?

A few years ago, while writing monthly top ten lists for Group Magazine, they asked me to come up with a list of things that youth pastors “settle for”? Here is what I came up with… 10. Mid-90’s 15-Passenger Van as Your Ministry Transportation. 9. $5 Little Caesar’s Pizzas as the Meal for Every Event. […]

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Nov

November 9, 2022October 13, 2022 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Games

“Planks-Giving” (Thanksgiving Screen Game)

Planks-Giving, is Game Just in Time for Thanksgiving! A Challenging Silly Trivia Screen Game Where Students Have to Decide if the Group Being Described is the PIRATES or PILGRIMS!? A 10 Challenge Game, with 1 Bonus Tiebreaker! Includes: – 2 Powerpoint Presentations (editable and flat format) – Full set of all slides in JPEG format […]

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Nov

November 7, 2022October 25, 2022 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Humor

Ten Ways Youth Pastors Die?

Ten Ways Youth Pastors Die? The ten ways your youth pastor might possibly die. Keep the safe out there! 10. Poisoned Playing “The Blender Game”. 9. Suffocate on a “Chubby Bunny”. 8. Falling to Death During a “Faith Fall.” 7. Drown in Tub of Kool-aid While Bobbing for Spam. 6. Electrocuted Jumpstarting the Bus. 5. Tripping Off the Stage […]

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03
Nov

November 3, 2022May 12, 2023 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts

Why Talk About Technology?

Why Talk About Technology? If you are working in children’s ministry (Generation Alpha) or youth ministry (Generation Z), you are working with “Digital Natives.” Young people have never experienced a world without the internet, cell phones, and digital devices. We live in an advancing digital, technological age. The future is now, and it will just keep […]

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02
Nov

November 2, 2022May 12, 2023 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Games

Feed the Baby Bird Game

Feed The Baby Bird is A Silly Upfront Partner Challenge Game; this is Sure to Create Some Great Social Media Photos and Shares A simple, low-cost, low-prep game your student will be sure to love and remember. A fun way to create those “no way” moments that make students want to come back again and […]

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Oct

October 31, 2022May 12, 2023 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Games, Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Thoughts

November Hilarious Youth Group Holidays

November Hilarious Youth Group Holidays, special dates to you make your youth group special in your student ministry in November. Nov. 2nd (Wednesday): National Deviled Egg Day Oh the fun you could have with deviled egg games and eating contests!! Nov. 6th: (Sunday): National Nacho Day Three Words- “Kiddie Pool Nachos” Nov. 8th: National Dunce […]

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Youth Ministry Games, Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts

Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts

Youth Ministry Humor, Youth Ministry Thoughts

Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts

Youth Ministry Games, Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Thoughts

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