As I scan the youth ministry horizon and interact with youth workers around the world, these are the values I find present in the ministries that are thriving.
Have you ever gotten better at something simply because you began to realize through some experience just how bad you were at it? In a world where our teenagers live at such a break-neck speed, constantly wired in with a phone in one hand and a speaker in one (if not both) of their ears, I wonder what it would be like if we invited them into a new place—maybe a place that would cause a little bit of discomfort and disruption. What if we took our group not to necessarily go and save the day or do a project but to go into a place they wouldn’t usually go to and just watch—kind of practice noticing? That’s the topic for this video—considering what it would look like to invite your students into practicing what it means to slow down a little bit and notice what’s (and who’s) around them, helping them experience something beyond themselves and learn how to notice the needs of others.
Youth ministry (much like life) has its share of hard seasons, times when you find yourself crying out to the Lord to hear your prayer and longing to take refuge under the shelter of His wings (Psalm 61). Maybe you’ve been there. Perhaps you’re there right now. Maybe when you look around you, all that you see right now is the towering walls of the valley that surrounds you. These are hard places to navigate. These are rugged valleys to walk. But my brothers and sisters in Christ, my fellow youth workers, you are not the first to walk this valley, and you don’t have to navigate this dark place alone. In this video, I want to share a look into my heart and offer you a lot of encouragement and a little advice from someone who’s walked this valley.
As a growing and thriving youth ministry leader, you know that the health of your ministry is directly connected to the health of your volunteers. But January is a natural time for your volunteers to start slumping slightly. How can you, as a ministry leader, encourage them to remain committed to the mission of Jesus? How can you, yourself, go from surviving the winter/spring semester to thriving? In this two-session Masterclass video, we will look at three key shifts leaders should take this January to remain hope-filled, give you three tips to help your volunteers stay motivated, offer three offbeat ideas to ensure that you remain healthy/motivated, learn three things that every volunteer needs from you, and discover how you can prepare yourself to be ready to ride the natural wave of momentum that is available to almost all of us in the summer and fall.
As a youth ministry leader, we are called to make disciples. Part of that disciple-making process involves pouring ourselves into students, identifying and activating them to live out their faith by living and leading in a God-honoring way. So, how do we do that? In this one-session Masterclass video, we will discuss how to clarify what we want a student leadership team to accomplish, identify student leaders, invite them to lead, acquire parent buy-in, and activate our students to lead out in a life of service to Jesus through their unique giftings.
As youth ministry leaders, we work hard to promote and create student environments that our students get excited about inviting other students to be a part of. That's why it's always exciting whenever those friends and new students actually show up to check out our ministry. The question then becomes, what are we doing to connect with those new students so that they feel seen, welcomed, and want to return? Let me tell you some things that we do in our ministry to make that happen.
Written by Dr. Danny Kwon. Parenting well is the hardest job on the planet. Partnering with parents in youth ministry may be the second hardest job. You've probably studied teenagers' needs, their culture, and even their ever-changing lingo in preparation to be the most dynamic youth worker your church has ever seen. But when was the last time you studied their parents? What are their fears? What motivates their decisions? And why do some of them seem so hard to please? A Youth Worker's Field Guide to Parents is for youth workers who struggle to communicate with and relate to the moms and dads of the teenagers they want to reach the most. Whether you're a veteran youth worker or just starting out, or a church leader who wants to embrace parents more effectively, this three-part module will provide you with tips for peacemaking, insights for better empathy, and the motivation you need to make these important relationships work.
By Dr. Noel Forlini Burt. What are the words that resonate most with you in this season of your ministry? Do the words tired, worn out, or burned out on religion describe the state of your soul? Has serving the Kingdom become something you dread rather than delighted in? The longer we give ourselves to ministry, the more we understand that the words from Jesus found in Matthew 11:28-30 are not aspirational. For us to be sustained in ministry, they must become our lived reality. Amid busy ministry seasons, Jesus invites us to take a real rest. Jesus invites us into the overflowing, ever-deepening, unforced rhythms of grace. You’ve been teaching other people about this life for a long time. It’s time you remembered it for yourself.
By Nick Clason. We know a couple of things about Gen Z (and subsequently will be true about Gen Alpha close behind them)--1) They're the first generation to be on their mobile device more than other devices combined. 2) They say a hybrid version of church will suit their needs in a post-pandemic world. 3) Greater than 80% use at least one social media app regularly. What these statistics show us is what we already know in our guts, that digital ministry is not going anywhere. As a youth ministry leader, you're doing all you can to keep up with the latest social media platform, use it effectively, post regularly, and leverage it to engage students, parents, and leaders. But gnawing at you in the back of your mind--you're aware that a social media presence matters and that your students live on it, but you don't know how to best utilize each social platform. That's what we're going to explore here in this module. We're going to look at the top five social platforms and discover the most up-to-date best practices. Then we are going to create an entire social media strategy for you and your ministry.
Go and make disciples. Isn’t that what Jesus asks every youth ministry in the world to participate in? And every church, for that matter? If that’s the case, how are you orienting your ministry calendar to ensure maximum discipleship is taking place? And how are you measuring those things? In this Masterclass video, we’re going to unpack the three elements of Jesus’ Great Commission and give you six thoughts on ways to weave discipleship into your ministry calendar.
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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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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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Each round, you will see a year and a league. Choose which of the two star players actually won Player of the Year (MVP) that season. Pick fast, trust your sports instincts, and lock in your answer before the reveal.
“Come, Follow Me.” The invitation that changes everything.
The “Come, Follow Me” sticker captures the simple, powerful invitation of Jesus.
Jesus Is Central. A visual reminder everything in Christianity radiates from who Jesus is.
The “ICHTHUS WHEEL” sticker is a clear reminder that Jesus is central in all areas of our faith.
Jesus Is Everything. A bold statement of what matters most.
The “Jesus Is Everything” sticker is a clear, confident declaration of faith.
Keep the Call in Front of You.
A simple, everyday reminder of what it means to follow Jesus.
The Follower Coaster takes a powerful invitation, “Come, follow me.”, and places it right in the middle of everyday life.
A Daily Reminder to Follow. Simple. Visible. Constant.
The Follower Woven Bracelet is designed to keep one truth in front of students all day long: Jesus has called you to follow Him.
Where Following Becomes Personal. A simple, intentional space for students to engage God’s Word and grow over time.
Power Couple Mastermind is a hilarious crowd-movement game where students compete to predict one person’s taste in cursed celebrity mashup names. Each round shows a pair of well-known celebrities who are not actually dating, along with two over-the-top “power couple” name combos. A single onstage Mastermind secretly picks their favorite, and the entire room has to commit by moving to the side of the room that matches their guess. When the choice is revealed, the wrong side sits, the right side celebrates, and the tension and laughter build with every round. With clear slides, simple rules, and built-in flexibility for top‑3 or single‑winner endings, Power Couple Mastermind is a perfect opener or main game when you want big movement, big reaction, and zero extra setup.
We all experience that wilderness moment. When isolation sets in, God feels far away, and life seems to go in slow motion. While we may feel desperate and alone, we learn through Scripture that God allows us to experience the wilderness. But in those wilderness moments, we discover that we are not alone, for He was walking with us to the wilderness, through the wilderness, and out of the wilderness.
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Which of the season’s best food is THE best? That’s what your group will get to debate and try to sway the rest of the crowd on, whether you use this as a fun mixer or as a challenge to match the host’s choice. It’s the perfect opener for a program, message or an event meal!
Step into the spotlight with Director’s Chair – Harry Potter Edition! In this hilarious crowd-powered game, you’ll reimagine the wizarding world by casting iconic characters with unexpected actors. The audience gets the final say, but can you predict who they’ll choose?
How to Play
Bring two players on stage and show a Harry Potter character along with two alternative actors. Each contestant secretly locks in their pick with the host. Then the crowd votes by moving left or right for the actor they think fits best. If the contestant’s choice matches the crowd’s vote, they score a point!
Second edition of "KING OF THE QUIZ". This game tests your students knowledge of their royal rulers knowledge. Each question shows a well-known animated King, Emperor, or other Royalty. Students race to be the first to name the fictional character shown. The winner of this fast paced game can confidently declare themselves the KING OF THE QUIZ!
Batter up! Total Survival – MLB Edition is the ultimate baseball showdown where your only tools are your gut, your game sense, and your ability to guess higher or lower. From insane home run totals to unbelievable strikeout stats, you’ll see one number at a time and have to decide if the next one is higher or lower. Guess wrong and you’re out. Guess right and survive to play another round. It’s fast, fun, and full of surprises—just like baseball itself!
How to Play:
Display an MLB-themed question on the screen with a number as the answer. For the next round, show a new question—but only the question, not the answer. Students must guess if the correct answer to the new question is higher or lowerthan the previous number. Students who think it’s higher move to the left side of the room; those who think it’s lower move to the right. After everyone chooses, reveal the correct number. Anyone who guessed wrong is out. Keep going until one student is left standing—or see who can survive the longest!
Persecution, one of the studies in the Activate line of Bible study curriculum, will help students come to terms with living for Christ in a world that rejects Him.
“No matter what I do, or what I mess up, He always loves me. And that identity makes me want to live my life in worship of Him… and share that love with others.’”
Two teens are raising money for their summer mission trip. They are selling candy in their school and engage in conversation with a friend who does not know the Lord. She questions their motives and challenges their faith while asking important questions of her own. Students will see that worship is woven into the identity of believers and can be used to share the message of Jesus.
“Until then we wait, we hope. We carry His presence in this dark world. We shine the light. And we remember, through it all, He has been, He is, and He always will be, with us.”
Taking us through the Old and New Testaments, we are reminded of moments where God is with his people. From the garden, the tabernacle, and the words of the prophets, God’s presence was evident. A gentle whisper, a pillar of fire, the Holy of Holies, and the sending of His own Son Jesus, Immanuel. God has always been with us. The piece culminates with the tearing of the veil when Christ died on the cross and rose again - allowing us full access to the Father through the presence of the Holy Spirit.
“So yes, something has to die for me. But that’s not all, something has to die in me.”
This spoken word sketch deals with the fears, anxieties, and frustrations that students face day to day. Reflecting on the mistakes of their past, the anxieties of the present, and the uncertainty of the future, students realize that in order to find freedom and hope, something has to die. It is Jesus. Through his death, we find the hope we deeply long for - by dying to ourselves and trusting Him for our future.
“God has something just as amazing and miraculous for you in store. It starts with Jesus. And it starts right here.”
Right In Front of You looks at characters in the Gospels who had physical encounters with Jesus. They saw the very Son of God, in the flesh, right in front them. But how did they choose to respond? Told through the eyes of shepherds, Pharisees, and soldiers, students will be reminded that while they may not physically see Jesus, His presence is real. So how will you choose to respond to Him? For He is here, ‘right in front of you.’
Lloyd McLloyd is an Irish ‘evangelist’ whose calling is a little bit different than normal.
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