Are Your Events and Retreats Reaching Their Full Potential?
I am a huge fan of getting students outside the walls of the church. Whether it’s for fun, teaching, evangelism, community service, team building, or whatever, engaging students in a […]
Activities
Intentional Culture
Your Youth Ministry has a culture. You either created it, or you allowed it to happen. What do you want your culture to be? Have you prayed and pondered […]
Youth Ministry And The Church
Isn’t it great looking at all the examples of youth groups in the Bible…oh wait…there aren’t any! Even as the early Church began in Acts chapter 2, there is no […]
How To Build A Sense Of Community In Your Youth Ministry
We were created for relationships, and we all desire a place to belong. Sometimes it can be hard to know exactly where you belong and who your community is, especially […]
Creating A Welcoming Environment For Students
Raise your hand if you feel awkward when walking into a room where you might not know anyone. 😬🙋♀️ What do you do with your hands? Where do you sit? […]
Generational Generosity
When it comes to talking about money with your kids, you may be hesitant. Discussing finances can be one of the more difficult conversations; in fact, 69% of parents say […]
Games at Youth Group…But Why?
It feels like a question we’ve all asked ourselves at least once (if not every week) as Youth Workers. We’ve done the hard work of preparing for a lesson, making […]
Five Practical Tips For Getting Outside As A Family
Like many new moms, I felt the strain and the exhaustion of motherhood in the early years; Getting enough sleep, eating right, and exercise often seemed like impossible addendums to […]
The #1 Factor To Be An Effective Parent In My Opinion Is…
I’m fascinated by energy. Think about it: the world revolves around it. Nothing happens without some sort of energy involved. I’ve found ENERGY to be the #1 factor in […]
Building The Culture You AND Your Students Want
Building culture in your youth ministry starts with identifying your goals and who your students are! Knowing your goals is a great place to start. What dreams do you have for […]