It’s easy to wish we had the money to buy all the coolest games out there so we can look cool or make a fun experience for our students. Then we look at our budget and realize that we don’t have the money to do it. I saw a really cool game that cost about […]![]()
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Creating a game out of what you have (plus a free game)
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Giving Students Lap Dances
We’ve all done it. We’ve all crossed a line with students at some point. You probably didn’t mean to. Maybe it was as short-sighted as taking them to see a movie that ended up with some scenes you didn’t account for. Perhaps it was some ribbing that you meant to be playful but caused a […]![]()
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Top 5 Reasons I Value My Volunteers’ Input!
I’ve learned that with every program or event that we do in youth ministry I think one of the areas we can always improve on is the way in which we make things better. The feedback we receive from our leaders is priceless. We use that info to make next year better for them and […]![]()
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If Peter Parker Came To Youth Group
** SPOILER ALERT: If you plan on seeing The Amazing Spider-Man 2, don’t read on.** Imagine your dad, a scientist, cultivates radioactive spiders for their amazing web-making ability. He finds out the owner and head researcher of the company he works for is “evil.” Naturally, he needs to bury his research and run away. Mom and […]![]()
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3 Tricks For Managing Email
If you’re anything like me managing email is nothing less than burdensome. Add onto that Twitter DM’s, Facebook messages, and text messages…at times there is just too much to respond to for a personality like mine. I’ve made some adjustments in the way I manage social media that has helped, but I have also learned […]![]()
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With Two Hands
Hey YM Nation, I am Estevao Yu, and it is my honor to write my first blog post for awesome youth workers. Thank you for serving with all your heart in the youth ministry because YOU MATTER to the students. Every year, I struggle to bring the right balance of local and overseas missions for my […]![]()
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Let’s Talk Youth Ministry VLOG!!!
Let’s Talk Youth Ministry Vlog is BACK!!!!!!!!!!!! And we are posting a NEW SHOW EVERY WEEK. On Today’s Show: How to properly watch the show 24. Divorced parents or parents from blended families. Learn How to Win! (NEW YOUTH MINISTRY JOB OR NEW TO YOUTH MINISTRY) hope it helps, Kurt & AC![]()
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Prophets and Martyrs
I put something together on the subject of genuine leadership versus self-martyrdom this week. Take a look at it when you have a moment. Ironically, I came across a further thought on it this week through an unexpected source. I’ve been working my way through the TV show L O S T again through Netflix. […]![]()
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FREE Bible Study Based on GOD’S NOT DEAD Film!
Hey Simply Insiders! Many of you may have seen the new PureFlix Film, GOD’S NOT DEAD, or taken your youth group to a showing! If not, watch the preview and read a little more about it below. We want to help you maximize the impact of this great film in your youth group with a follow-up Bible Study […]![]()
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Let’s Define Some Things!
I received this text the other day from a friend: “Age old question….what’s your cleanest definition of discipleship?” My quick text back: “Intentionally helping people walk with Jesus.” Now, I don’t think that’s the best definition of discipleship. Heck, I’m not even sure it’s my best definition of discipleship. And this got me thinking about […]![]()
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Getting Genuinely Drunk
I’m going to share something that will be hard to swallow. I know, because I struggle with it on a daily basis. I’m even reading up on it these days to grow into it It’s impossible to faithfully follow God unless we are led by the Holy Spirit. Many well-meaning Christians don’t understand what it […]![]()
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Do My Students Need Apologetics?
I have a confession. For years I had no real grasp on what “apologetics” were–not as a youth, but as an adult and even as a youth pastor. It had the word “apology” in it, and it had to do with my Christianity. Did it mean I was telling people I was sorry for […]![]()
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A Quick Survey on Youth Ministry
Got five minutes? It’ll eventually come back your way. A friend of mine is finishing up a doctoral dissertation that requires input from youth workers just like you. You’ll be speaking into the current state of youth ministry and gaining insight from others. It’s all though an online survey that would take the average person around five […]![]()
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5 Videos for Graduation Service
I don’t have enough margin in my schedule to create more than one video for our senior graduation service. Every year that one video is a slideshow. We send a letter to parents letting them know when the service is, how we will honor our graduates, and that we would like 4 pictures of their […]![]()
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3 Options When You’re Frustrated in Ministry
The world doesn’t revolve around what you’re doing. You wouldn’t consciously disagree with that, and yet it still seems hard to believe, doesn’t it? It’s why you get frustrated with “clueless” parents. It’s why you wish your church leadership would just “get on board.” It’s why you yell when students are lacking in their “commitment.” […]![]()
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Let’s Talk Youth Ministry Vlog
Let’s Talk Youth Ministry Vlog is BACK!!!!!!!!!!!! And we are posting a NEW SHOW EVERY WEEK. Shows Topic: What is Attractional youth ministry? Is it Good or Bad? Hope it helps, Kurt & AC![]()
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Power to The Parents This Summer
After what I like to call the “year long winter,” I think summer is FINALLY around the corner! For us youth people it means trips, camps, and deeper relational building. Recently, I realized something about my own attitude about summer: “Parents want to give their kids something to do, so I better step up and […]![]()
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Random Randomness
- In my quest to help our students and youth leaders feel more confident explaining, sharing and even defending the gospel (which has included a quest to try to first define the gospel), I stumbled upon the book, What Is The Gospel? In it, authors Greg Gilbert and D.A. Carson take a direct, traditionally evangelical […]![]()
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Getting Your Announcements to Stick!
Announcements are, unfortunately, necessary. We all do them. Usually we get up front, read through the list of announcements and hope that they all stick. Every announcement is important to us, but is it important to your audience? That’s the great question. You need to get the word out about upcoming events, but when you […]![]()
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The Best Bible Ever!
“So… your Bible has your name gold-stamped into the cover? Nice. Well, MY Bible…”![]()
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