Special guest on our Skypecast this Friday
We’ve taken a little break from our Friday Skypecasts since I was away on a missions trip for a couple weeks and then last Friday was July 4th. I’m…
Mistakes I made on our summer missions trip
Last week we returned home from our youth group missions trip to Belize. I made a couple big mistakes on the trip.
Teaching Teens Sexuality: Introduction (1 of 7)
How to help teens develop as sexual beings without them becoming sexually active.
A youth worker conference in Minnesota for only $10!
Here in Alexandria, Minnesota, I’m part of a network of community youth workers called Allies. Together we planned to pool all our resources and bring all…
Q&A: Practical ideas for implementing Deep & Wide ministry
Eric Groezinger writes with the following question:
I’ve been challenged and motivated to consider [implementing the Deep & Wide ministry strategy]…
Q&A: Why my summer youth schedule is different than the school...
Luke McFadden writes asking, “From what I have seen from your [youth group’s] site, your summer schedule is different than your in school schedule…
Frustrations with no signs of spiritual growth in teens
We’re in youth ministry because we want to see teens become spiritually passionate, but when time passes and there’s no signs of growth, it gets frustrating.
The three essentials of a youth pastor’s job
What do youth pastors need to prioritize time for that is truly important to the ministry? Here’s three suggestions.
Favorite Youth Group Games: Toilet paper dodgeball
Indoor Game; All Ages; 10 or more kids
This game idea is submitted by Russell Martin, a worship leader in Texarkana, Texas.
Gather many rolls of toilet paper…
Podcast: Highlights from Friday’s Skypecast conversation
Join other youth workers to discuss “life in student ministry” LIVE online! (Eph. 4:29)