Running an effect small group does not only rely on the content & delivery of the bible study but it is also dependant on the atmosphere you create. A warm, inviting atmosphere will make your girls feel comfortable within the group & increase their openness to what you’re speaking about in the bible study. Having … Read more
Nerf Wars will be enjoyed by all ages but will be especially popular with your younger boys. Something triggers in their heart and soul when you tell them that you’ll have 200 nerf guns at youth next week, and then they bring all of their friends from school. This really can be a great outreach … Read more
Running an all nighter event will be a massive withdrawal on your team so before you make your mind up on running this event weigh up the benefits vs costs. Really this night is worth doing when you need some momentum to refresh the vibe in your ministry. A great format for one of these … Read more
Planning in advance is important! Below you will find a term planning spreadsheet. You will find this is pretty straight forward process. It is beneficial to help you visualise the structure of your term when planning, especially with a team of leaders prior to commencing each term. You can than take this data and & … Read more
Paul speaks about being all things to all men so that some might get saved. This event really does capture the heart of that scripture as there is a large demographic of gamers who are waiting to hear about God. We just need to get them in the doors of our Youth Ministries. Running a … Read more
Not much needs to be said about this event. The name really says it all. The only thing to think about is this: how can you make it cooler than just a normal food fight? 1. Make an awesome battle zone for the food fight to take place 2. If your food fight is outside … Read more
Go out and buy loads of glow sticks. Hire a number of “UV Black Lights”. Get all the teens to come dressed in white and have a massive dance party with a live DJ dropping the beats at the start of your meeting or run an afterparty at the end. A great addition to this … Read more
Here are five great books to help build your own personal leadership and your youth ministry. Click on the pictures to be redirected their amazon pages. 1. COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE 2. THE 21 IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF LEADERSHIP 3. WINNING WITH PEOPLE 4. LEADING ON EMPTY 5. PURPOSE DRIVEN YOUTH MINISTRY
1 Peter 5:5 (AMP) 5 Likewise, you who are younger and of lesser rank, be subject to the elders (the ministers and spiritual guides of the church)—[giving them due respect and yielding to their counsel]. Clothe (apron) yourselves, all of you, with humility [as the garb of a servant, so that its covering cannot possibly … Read more
When it came to talking about the notion of becoming a true and faithful disciple, Jesus spent a lot of time explaining to his disciples that it would come at a cost…. Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily … Read more
