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Set inside a local church lost and found closet, a myriad of ‘lost’ objects philosophically discuss what it means to be lost. 

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"May we look through the eyes of God, may we join the angels next time so we can really see, that the lost finding Jesus is the celebration that the world needs to see.” 

Root For the Home Team is a spoken word piece that illustrates the difference between how we celebrate our passion for sports or our sports idols, and how we celebrate the work of Christ in the lives of those around us. This script points us towards seeking those that are lost, emphasizing the importance of our role in leading people into a life-giving relationship with Jesus and the eternal celebration of the lost becoming found. 

• By: Terrance Jackson & Brian Hill
• Length: approximately 4 minutes 
• Actor Needs: 3 actors
• Theme Verses: Luke 15:7, 10, 32
• Downloadable PDF

When students actively participate in the church, they find a sense of belonging and ownership. They become part of a community that supports and encourages them, fostering lifelong connections and friendships. By integrating students into the fabric of your church and community, you'll create an environment where they feel valued, heard, and empowered to make a difference.

Every youth pastor knows that the success and lasting impact of your ministry requires more than you being "great with students." If you aren't resourcing, connecting, and communicating well with parents, then your ministry isn't reaching its full potential. Let me share with you some ways we have implemented in our ministry to resource parents, connect with parents, and communicate well with parents.

Youth ministry is a grinding mill of unreal expectations, often combined with a surprising lack of support or resources. When you couple that with a youth pastor who is trying to do too much and trying to be too much -- it's a recipe for disaster leading to stress, anxiety, and ultimately burnout. As a youth pastor, you don't have a lot of leverage to fix the church's attitudes toward ministry, but we can improve our own attitudes. Hopefully, the result will be men and women who lower their stress, anxiety, and burnout and stay in youth ministry for many years to come.

Illustrations are not the most important part of preaching and teaching God's Word to teenagers. However, thinking through our illustrations helps our listeners, no matter their age, hold onto what is the hope of Jesus. Join lead teaching pastor, founder of the "Through-Line Cohort," podcast host, and highly sought-after youth ministry communicator Chad Poe for a time of challenge and instruction on effectively communicating biblical truths for lasting Kingdom impact.

You know the disappointment of planning a parenting event for your ministry and having few, if any, parents bothering to attend. You watch as the parents in your church sit on the spiritual sidelines of their teenagers. You feel the frustration as parents respond to the cultural tides their teens face with fear, anger, and resentment. The easy path for you is to step in and become the disciple-maker of the teenagers in your church. The most rewarding path, however, is to find a way to inspire parents to do it. But how do you do that? Our session together will give you the tools you need to equip, encourage, and empower the parents (grandparents and guardians) of the teenagers in your church. And learning how to leverage these tools will help you to leave a legacy of impact that will last long after you are gone.

Ministry to a middle school audience is challenging and extremely rewarding. This is the phase of life where questions are being asked, doubts are being processed, and brains are being hard-wired. In these three training sessions, Kevin and Ethan will dispel some of the myths and stigmas that come with working with middle schoolers, and they will walk you through some ways to fully lean into your middle school students.

P.T. Barnum once famously said, "Without promotion, something terrible happens...nothing!" I would argue that the same can be said when it comes to leading games in a youth ministry environment. In my experience, without consideration, planning, and attention to these four things, your games will fall flat.

One of the things that I learned very early in my years in youth ministry was that the ministry I was doing WITH my students was about a lot more than just the ministry I was doing FOR my students. No middle schooler and less than half of the high schoolers who participate in your ministry actually get to your ministry events or activities on their own. And pretty close to 0% of your students pay for your ministry's camps, retreats, lock-ins, or other events. Parents are essential. And your ability as a youth pastor to earn the trust, respect, and buy-in of parents can quickly make or break your ministry's reach and impact. That's why I want to share three "must-do's" if you want to build trust and relationships with parents.

There is nothing like the honor and blessing it is when, as youth pastors, we get a front-row seat to watch God moving and working in the life of a teenager. One of the best moments is talking with a student about their decision to follow Jesus and follow through with being baptized. It's amazing and humbling at the same time. But the logistics of it all can also be a little intimidating. How does that process work in your ministry? Are you intentional in this pre-baptism meeting to walk a student through what baptism is, what baptism isn't, how it works, why we do it, and even what needs to come after? Are you making an effort to involve the parents in this entire process? Allow me the opportunity to share with you how we do one-on-one baptism meetings with students at our church. There's even a downloadable baptism meeting guide and checklist for you to adjust to fit your ministry context.

There is nothing like the honor and blessing it is when, as youth pastors, we get a front-row seat to watch God moving and working in the life of a teenager. One of the best moments is talking with a student about their decision to follow Jesus and follow through with being baptized. It's amazing and humbling at the same time. But the logistics of it all can also be a little intimidating. How does that process work in your ministry? Are you intentional in this pre-baptism meeting to walk a student through what baptism is, what baptism isn't, how it works, why we do it, and even what needs to come after? Are you making an effort to involve the parents in this entire process? Allow me the opportunity to share with you how we do one-on-one baptism meetings with students at our church. There's even a downloadable baptism meeting guide and checklist for you to adjust to fit your ministry context.

It's time for another big event, camp, retreat, or outreach, and you need a game that your students will be talking about for years to come. I got you! Let me share an old favorite with a few new twists that I play in my ministry every year as a large outreach. Don't dodge this opportunity to provide your students with a way to involve their friends in an epic night of ducking, dipping, dodging, and diving.

It's time for another big event, camp, retreat, or outreach, and you need a game that your students will be talking about for years to come. I got you! Let me share an epic messy game I play in my ministry that will make your next event "sizzle."

Beautiful Rebellion, a book that cuts past unhelpful stereotypes and shows today’s teens that they are uniquely primed to use their whole selves—faith, skepticism, intellectualism, humor, big questions, and all—to bring about a world-changing movement empowered and driven by God’s love.

YM360^X offers you a way to get unstuck by taking action and moving forward toward your preferred future through one-on-one coaching. Our youth ministry coaching is specifically designed to help youth pastors like you improve their skills, gain confidence, implement accountability, and start moving forward to become the person and ministry leader you were created to be. Our experienced coaches are all youth ministry veterans who can provide you with the personalized guidance and support you need to identify and overcome obstacles, improve your communication and leadership skills, and develop a plan for success in your unique ministry context.

With YM360^X, you'll gain access to valuable resources, practical tools, and proven strategies that will help you reach and engage students, inspire and train volunteer leaders, equip and partner with parents, build and maintain trust with church leadership, and develop a plan for growth and sustainability in your ministry.

Facetious. That is the word of the day. 

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Collywobbles. That is the word of the day.

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Absquatulate. That is the word of the day.

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“Yea in school, I always went to church but it was very surface level and something I mostly did to be seen. I didn't have a real relationship. But God is so good. Better than i deserve.'” 

What happens when you meet an old friend who knew you when you weren't saved? Bean Party examines that scenario.

• Author: Terrance Jackson
• Length: approximately 13 minutes 
• Actor Needs: 3 actors 
• Theme Verses: Colossians 3:13
• Downloadable PDF

Prepare to be amazed as Cavett, your 7-year-old guide, teaches you some cool stuff accompanied by explosions and CGI. On this episode: How to reset your internet router!

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Prepare to be amazed as Cavett, your 7-year-old guide, teaches you some cool stuff accompanied by explosions and CGI. On this episode: The Golden Gate Bridge!

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What spills out of you when calamity strikes? Dwayne, a highly sought-after director, tells a story of how an accident on his first film shoot should have ended his career. In the face of anxiety, Dwayne recounts how the scripture he had been immersing himself in came spilling out. This story shows the providential nature of God and the power that memorizing scripture can bring us when we face hardship.

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“He wants me to know I’m loved. I’m accepted. That I have inherent value… and there is more He has in store for me. He saved me.” 

Mallory is hanging out with her friends and tells them that she recently got saved. Over the course of their time together her two friends have very different reactions.

• Author: Terrance Jackson & Jonathan Skaggs 
• Length: approximately 8 minutes 
• Actor Needs: 2 female and 1 male actor 
• Theme Verses: Ephesians 2:8-9
• Format: Downloadable PDF