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How well do you know your youth?
Choose one youth by name then ask yourself the following questions: RELATIONSHIPS Describe your relationship with this youth.How would this youth describe his or her relationship with you?How well does this youth relate to the rest of his peers?Des...
How teens can give their parents a heart attack
Brag about your parents once in a while. Let them know you are proud of them and tell others about it.Say "Yes" when your parents ask you to do something with them. They will be elated to know you are not ashamed to be seen with them.Be grateful fo...
Recreation in Youth Ministry: Things to Consider
In order for recreation to most effectively minister and encourage the highest number of youth it should de-emphasize athletic ability, individual performance, and "winning at all costs". There are six factors to avoid in planning recreation for you...
Recreation as a teacher of life skills in youth ministry
Recreation is an incredible tool for youth ministry. While games may not be overtly spiritual, they are a very powerful teaching tool to condense many of the realities of life down into a short period of time. The way we respond in games often refl...
Recreation as a Relational Bridge in Youth Ministry
Recreation frequently provides important relational and communication bridges to youth. These bridges make possible the church’s ministries of evangelism and discipleship. Recreation can be used as: a channel of service and support,a catalyst fo...
Recreation as a Tool in Youth Ministry
Youth programs that are ‘too spiritual’ for recreation (games and fun group activities) probably will not achieve their spiritual goals because they will be leaving out a primary tool for achieving them. All people are involved in some form of r...
Obstacles to Prayer Groups
Fear One of the number one fears that people have is the fear of public speaking. While prayer is communication with God, if there are other people listening and it is a corporate prayer meeting, people are similarly afraid of prayer. This fear can...
Youth Christmas Party Planning Checklist
Christmas is just around the corner... Have you prepared for your youth Christmas Party yet? If you don't get things moving well in advance, instead of enjoying the Christmas Vacation with the youth, you could end up being totally stressed and miss ...
Lock-in Checklist
A "lock in" is an overnight party. The doors might not be literally locked, but no-one goes in or out. Form a lock-in planning committee Who needs to be involved in the planning for the lock-in? (i.e. parents, youth workers, youth, pastoral staff, ...
Ministry vs Job
Some people have a JOB in the church; others involve themselves in a MINISTRY. What's the difference? If you are doing it just because no one else will, it's a JOB. If you are doing it to serve the Lord, it's a MINISTRY. If you quit because somebod...
Youth Ministry Must be RELATIONAL
If you want to make a difference in the lives of youth, it all starts with relationships. Youth don't care what you know until they know that you care. And as you spend time with youth you will discover that more is caught than taught. Christ alwa...
Youth Ministry Must be INCARNATIONAL
Jesus, God who became man, is the example for all ministry. His ministry was INCARNATIONAL! Without giving up His divine qualities, He nevertheless became fully immersed within the culture of the people to whom He brought Good News. He was part of...
Youth Ministry Must be INTENTIONAL
Effective youth ministry is more than activities to keep the youth occupied while their parents are involved in the church. It is more than simply having fun together, though fun is a component. Youth ministry must be planned. What happens in a y...
