It’s ironic that churches are all about promoting change in people’s lives, but change in its own ministry is often met with great resistance. The…

In the summer of 2000 I was ecstatic to lead my very first youth group at a church in Virginia Beach, Virginia. With two years of Bible college and a 1-year…

Sorry it’s been a while since I’ve recommended new sites, blog posts and links to check out around the web. Here’s some recent stuff I came…

Understand the church system and avoid the pitfalls that crush your dreams of life-long service in youth ministry.

Time Out (by Jerry Schmoyer)
There are all kinds of great resources available for those working with youth. There’s hardly enough time in a day to check…

I put this game together for my 7th-8th grade class on Sunday. There’s two variations to it.
Quick version for large groups
Have everyone grab a partner…

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What did God do in your students during 2007? How did God use students to change YOU? I share a story and want to hear yours!

Time Out (by Jerry Schmoyer)
God is more interested in changing you through your youth than He is in changing your youth through you. Let me say that again. …

Len Evans directed me to a resource by Fuller’s Center for Youth and Family Ministry and World Vision. It’s a 1 year plan (or 12 weeks, depending on…