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 […]
June Hilarious Youth Ministry Holidays. A collection of fun ways to make every week special for your youth group this month! June 1st: National Dare Day. Perfect day for crazy youth ministry challenges and games!? June 5th: National Frozen Yogurt Day: Take the group out for Frozen Yogurt and Celebrate. June 8th: Best Friends Day: Perfect invite a […]
Hint/Help: “Summer Playlist” with 200+ Songs and over 9 Hours of Music. This playlist is updated weekly with the best and freshest. CHRISTIAN music. Nothing on this playlist is older than January 2022. We created this playlist for our weekly mid-week program and for our special monthly events. This playlist is also our soundtrack […]
HERE THEY ARE, TEN DIFFERENT KINDS OF YOUTH PASTORS? 10. The Jock They are all about the game. Whether it is a sport, dodgeball, or something they just made up, it is on! They dress like your gym teacher and kind of act like them too. Lesson? Oh yeah, we will hit that up at […]
Hint/Help: Discussing the Uvalde Shooting… Living in this digital age ensures one thing: a teen’s convictions are being formed through the exchange of beliefs. The recent shooting in Texas has caused many to start probing deeper and deeper questions. Students are no exception. While social media has been the prime platform for the wide range […]
Youth Ministry Summer Bore-Dumb Busters… Summer will be here soon? So what are you going to do with summer boredom? Here are ten classic suggestions for your youth ministry and you? 10. Fill your office with sand and build a sandcastle 9. Take a swim in the baptistry (*may not work for all denominations ) 8. […]
