In the journey of faith, the decision to be baptized marks a significant milestone for many individuals, particularly students, who are embarking on their spiritual path. It is a moment of profound significance, signifying their commitment to follow Christ and embrace the teachings of Christianity. In navigating the complexities of guiding students through the baptismal journey, a multifaceted approach that prioritizes timely action, is intentional with inclusive discussions, and one that sits on a solid foundation rooted in Scripture is indispensable. In this three-lesson module, we will discuss how to create a baptism counseling strategy that approaches the subject of baptism with humility, openness, and reverence—one that engages in meaningful dialogue, listening attentively to the voices of tradition, Scripture, and the Spirit. And one that extends grace and hospitality to all who seek to explore the depths of faith.

Youth ministry changes quickly depending on what's going on in the church, what's happening in the culture, the makeup of the current students involved in the ministry, and literally hundreds of other factors. These changes often go unnoticed because we, as youth ministry leaders, are too busy or assume nothing has changed. If we don't take a step back and assess our ministry, we are in danger of becoming less effective in our reach and discipleship. Having recently stepped into a couple of new ministry environments, each with its own unique contexts, I learned just how much value there is in the ability to quickly and accurately assess each context. With my degree in business combined with a fair amount of youth ministry experience, it occurred to me that the ability to perform a SWOT analysis could be a real game-changer for youth ministry leaders. So, in this five-lesson module, I will break down a SWOT analysis for you and discuss how to apply it to your youth ministry. 

For anyone who has ever felt unqualified to share the Good News, this training is for you. My Eight: Embrace and Engage in the Wonder of Evangelism uses Scripture and stories from Dr. Newton’s life to make plain how not only are we, as Christ-followers, more than capable of sharing the Gospel, but we are also called to do so. It does away with the idea that you must have a microphone or a stage to make Jesus known, but instead invites us to see the beauty and joy of embracing and engaging in evangelism everyday.

Every Disney movie has some recognizable symbol. Have a couple of players face off to see who can guess the name of the movie (not the character) first!

See who can get the closest to the actual answer.

Can your group recognize which animals that are Omnivores (that eat meat and plants)? Test their knowledge on this multiple-choice quiz. Play it as a face-off or having everyone stand and vote (winners stay standing, losers sit down). Enjoy!

Simply guess "Yes" or "No" if you think these items hit the target weight of 50 pounds.

There have been a lot of famous cats in the history of pop culture. See how many of these cats you can correctly name.

Everyone grows up with a mix of awkward phases and shining moments. See if your students can recognize what some of their favorite celebrities looked like back then. Play it as an icebreaker, in teams or as a face-off!

Can you match these famous frontmen with the bands they are a part of? Let's find out.

All those P.E. classes are about to pay off! See how well your group can identify which exercise works which muscle groups. Play it as a face-off, as an all-play, or as a move-to-a-side-of-the-room icebreaker!

Are you ready to challenge your students with a second round of science trivia? Check out the question and have them decide if it's "Fact" or "Fiction." You can play the game by having students indicate an answer by moving from one side of the room to the other, or by bringing students up on stage to face off on who gets the right answer first.