Youth Group Lessons
With many youth groups meeting on Zoom or other video platforms, we put together a list of do’s, don’ts and alternatives. This list was comprised on youth leaders like you, in the trenches, learning as they go what works and
I want to introduce you to a friend of mine named Tim Levert. He was my kids’ youth pastor, and all three of them were significantly impacted by his involvement in their lives. He’s been a youth pastor for over 25
Here are some of my thoughts on leading a youth or children’s ministry in the midst of the COVID-19 crises: 1/ Find peace in the chaos. You can’t lead others out of an empty cup, so prioritize your relationship with
This week has been way out of the ordinary with the COVID-19 situation affecting the U.S. and the globe. For many, your church and youth group are not physically meeting. You’re trying to figure out how to move everything online
During the Christmas season, many students long for peace because they don’t have it in their hearts and minds. The stress and/or boredom of the holidays often brings out anxiety, fear, depression, and loneliness that they feel year-round. Use this
Here’s a fun Christmas game that includes a Biblical lesson, based on Isaiah 7:14. Jesus was referred to as “Immanuel”, which means ‘God is with us.’ At the center of the message of Christmas is a God of love who
Written by Aaron Helman & Nick Diliberto We all share the same struggles with students who don’t regularly show up to youth group. They attend our programs occasionally and randomly, but it feels like we’re competing for their attention. And
When you experience the hope and grace that God has extended to you, it is only natural to have a desire to share that gift with others. It becomes something you WANT to do rather than something you HAVE to
Having good friends who love and support you is essential to your students’ well being. As you already know, they aren’t meant to do life on their own. God created them to be in community with others who encourage and strengthen
We asked this question a few weeks ago on our Facebook page: What’s one of the oldest pieces of ministry advice that still rings true for you today? We thought it would be a great idea to share some of