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

STANDARDS FOR YOUTH LEADERS

Youth Pastors are always talking about what standards they should expect of the leaders on their team. We thought it would be helpful for you to see another youth ministry’s leadership standards. Great fruit has been seen from the leaders that subscribed to this culture. ***** LEADERSHIP CULTURE – WHO WE ARE We do youth … Read more

DIY BUCKING BULL

See the “Camp Tribal Wars Post” for the break down on how to build this, then make the needed adjustments to make this work in your church auditorium.

WATER SLIDE

Below are some pictures from an old school country style Youth Ministry Activity. It is pretty easy as long as you can get a bunch of boys to dig for 2 days straight. How to build a river slide 1.Clear a straight path down the bank of a river clearing any trees or logs in … Read more

Carpet Skiing

Carpet Skiing is a simple game but works great in large crowds for the entertainment factor as long as you have a carpeted auditorium. Here’s how it’s done. Grab some of the un-needed glossy A4 or DL flyers from your churches information desk (we all have plenty of unused flyers let’s be honest) and get … Read more

5 tips to help run a great connect group

Connect groups are a great way to be able to personally disciple the teens within your youth ministry. Here are 5 tips to help run a great connect group. 1. Atmosphere Spend time on creating an atmosphere where teens feel comfortable. This can be achieved by doing some “set up” in your room (See our … Read more

TRANSITIONING OUT OF YOUTH MINISTRY

Most Youth Pastors would agree that there is a good way and a bad way to transition out of Youth Ministry. As a leader, If you’ve come to the stage when you feel that it’s time to transition out of Youth Ministry here are a few things to think about and a few suggestions on … Read more