GIRLS PROGRAMS

Here is a basic overview of a girls program that you could approach your local high school with. Running a program in your local high school is a great way to have a presence in your community and helps connect teens into your youth ministry. You are welcome to use this program in any of … Read more

LUNCH PROGRAMS

Here is a basic overview of a lunch time program that you could approach your local high school with. Running a program in your local high school is a great way to have a presence in your community and helps connect teens into your youth ministry. You are welcome to use this program in any … Read more

EDUSKATE – SKATE WORKSHOPS

This is a basic overview of a skate workshop program that you could approach your local high school with. This program works extremely well in conjunction with a Skate Comp Outreach Night. Keep in mind, to run this program effectively you will need to buy or build some portable ramps as well as organise adequate … Read more

DESIGN TIPS & TEMPLATES

Marketing can go a long way in selling the idea to teens that your Youth Ministry is the best place for them to be on a Friday night. Good marketing can sometimes be the thing that gets a teenager over the line in attending your program, and when they attend they’re at the best place … Read more

DIY PORTABLE STAGE

When it comes to running a youth camp or an event outside of your building we all have a budget that we need to stick to. If your church does not have its own portable stages, it would mean that you may end up having a stage set up for your “out of the building” … Read more

SWAG WAGON (CARAVAN)

A few years ago I (Dave Edgar) needed something that would add the “wow factor” to our programming and to help build some momentum. I wanted something that teenagers in our youth ministry could brag about to their friends at school and in turn would become a great tool for them to invite their friends … Read more

STAGE SIGNAGE

Building a stage sign can be a low cost way of vamping up your churches stage so that it doesnt look the same as it would in your Sunday service. Below are three examples of stage signs that anyone could build for their youth ministry. 1. Timber Lettering A timber sign of your youth ministry’s … Read more

MILK CRATES

Milk Crates are an extremely versatile setup tool for your Youth Ministry. Below is a list of things you can do with milk crates & some photos to give you some inspo: 1. Stage Lighting 2. Stage Design 3. Archways 4. Tunnels 5. Portable Walls 6. Stage Supports 7. Pulpits 8. Cafe Tables INSPO PICS … Read more

ONE LIFE PROGRAM

Here is a basic overview of a personal development program that you could approach your local high school with. Running a program in your local high school is a great way to have a presence in your community and helps connect teens into your youth ministry. You are welcome to use this program in any … Read more

FORMAL

Running a Formal event can be a great way to end your term or year. No preaching, no praise and worship, just a big party. Use the time to connect with your teens and build relationships with them. Here are some pics to give you some inspo.     Fairy lights are a must when … Read more