“MADE” (One Night Youth Ministry Resource) a “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry programming, EVERYTHING is Included!! “MADE” KEY OBJECTIVES Students will understand that they are made and loved by God; no matter how many mistakes they have made, God has made a way back to a relationship with him through Jesus. “MADE” […]
Camp Assassins Game is a FULL group, multi-day game that is sure to be a “Hit” at your next camp, retreat, or other events. QUICK EXPLANATION: Every person has the name of another person that they must “assassinate” and continue the game before they are assassinated. DOWNLOADABLE PDF INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDE: Supply list Pre-Game Instructions Game […]
Reasons You needed to take a vacation this summer… 10. Your Spouse Needs IT! (read into that however you like..) 9. Your Kids Haven’t Seen You In Awhile. (If there is a picture of you on the fridge, just so they won’t forget what you look like during Camp, Mission Trips, and Summer Conferences…) 8. You Need a […]
Slim Jim Shish-Kabob Game- A quick cheap up-front challenge in time for TODAY’S “Hilarious Holiday”– National Onion Ring Day! The idea is simple, Using a Slim Jim “Giant Stick” shish-kabob as many FunYuns as you can in a minute! Supplies: -2 Slim Jim Giant Sticks -2 Snack size bags of FunYuns -2 Plates Set-Up: Sort through […]
Daddy Always Said (Youth Ministry Wisdom) Father Knows Best… Go Ask Your Father… Fatherly Wisdom… In Honor of Father’s Day, Yesterday, Here Are Ten Things “Daddy Always Said…” Growing Up, that May Also Still Apply In Your Youth Ministry Life? 10. “Walk It Off….“- Sometimes in ministry, you will get hurt, and you might need to walk away […]
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A Note About Mel Walker, One of My Youth Ministry Heroes: On Thursday, December 2, my personal youth ministry hero past away. Mel Walker was a mentor, friend, and surrogate uncle to me. He was always willing to talk, pray, and guide me through the path of personal and ministry life. We talked often about […]
USE YOUR NOODLE CHARADES IS ANOTHER QUICK, HILARIOUS, EASY GAME WITH LITTLE PREP. GREAT FOR REGULAR YOUTH GROUP NIGHT, A RAINED-OUT EVENT, OR JUST A WAY TO USE A FEW OF THOSE LEFTOVER POOL NOODLES OF SUMMER: USE YOUR NOODLE CHARDES SUPPLIES: • 2-3 long pool noodles • Pack of index cards • Pen/Marker USE […]
This week is dedicated to us old guys/gals proving that we are never “too old for youth ministry” Here is another 60-second hint/help to a more culturally relevant ministry and keep yourself at least aware of popular culture. What is “in” current and relevant nationally or other places may not necessarily always be what is […]
Too Old For Your Ministry? NOTE: Last week I posted a top 10 list about the different kinds of youth pastors and based on the stock photo I had quickly used, I had a few friend my age, make comments about there not being any older people in the collage, so this is for them…and me!! People ask me, […]
A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN…You know the scene. The outlaw in the black hat walks 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 […]