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 […]
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Are Youth Events Dead Or Alive For Gen Z?
Have you wondered if youth events are worth the time, resources, and energy? It has been an interesting past few years of isolation and then regrouping again in our churches! […]
Student Leadership In Your Ministry
When I was in high school, I found my calling to ministry because of people who believed in me. I had leaders who encouraged me, taught me hard lessons about leadership, […]
Why Is Musical Worship So Important?
When I heard high schoolers singing, “I’m free! I’m free! Jesus has delivered me!” I believed them. Last summer, Enlightened Students went on the road to host worship events […]
Preparing Our Students To Defend Their Faith
How do we, as Christians, become prepared to defend our faith? The deeper we dive into our relationships with Christ, the more we learn about Him, His life, and the […]
What Are You Teaching?
Is apologetics a part of your teaching? Why is it important to teach our students to defend their faith? 1 Peter 3:15 says, “But in your hearts revere Christ […]
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 […]
How To Avoid Programming Plug-Ins
One spring day, I stopped at a garage sale. The only thing I was remotely interested in was a battery charger and its battery for a power drill. “I could […]
Anxiety In Students
It’s no secret that statistically the students of today are experiencing more anxiety than ever before. It is one of the most common threads we see and hear in youth […]
Talking To Your Students About Tech: Social Media
You might read ‘social media’ and negative thoughts or feelings immediately surface in your mind. We can all acknowledge that there are plenty of downsides to these platforms. But if our students are […]