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Why We Quit Doing Big Events And You Should Too
I’m an evangelist at heart. I like planting seeds. And while I’m not the guy who is eagerly looking for an opportunity to share the Romans Road with my barista or hang out at the skate parking...
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The unspeakable pain, hope, failures, and victories of youth ministry
He stared right through me. I said his name over and over, but he just didn’t’ have the strength to look me in the eye or respond. If he stopped staring at the wall or dared to break the silence, then...
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Discussion Starter: Muslim Teen Cuts off Hand to Prove Faith
In the News Lahore, Pakistan—Accused of blasphemy after mishearing a question at a mosque, 15-year-old Mohammad Anwar went home to cut off his own hand. Since then, he’s become a local hero. During a...
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“The Talk” Our Kids Hear Every Day
Sexpectations “The Talk” Our Kids Hear Every Day An article from Jonathan McKee at TheSource4YM.com WARNING: The following article references elicit sexual imagery from today’s youth culture and might...
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From Controversies to Jesus-Centered Conversation
The reality of bomb testing. The mystery of Donald Trump. The threat of ISIS. The ambiguity of sexuality. Students, families and even random adults in your church have no shortage of hot topics to...
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Stop Believing These Lies About Leadership
Stop Believing These Lies About Leadership There seems to be this notions that if a leader needs help, they shouldn’t be leading. I think that’s just dumb thinking. I believe that type of thinking is a...
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FREEBIE: Valentine’s Backgrounds
15 Free Valentine’s Backgrounds In honor of the launch of the all-new LIVE Holiday curriculum, we put together 15 sweet Valentine-themed backgrounds just in time for your message or game at your next...
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Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts
Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts We will soon be celebrating the most beloved and hated holiday in all of tween and teen-dom: Valentine’s Day. During adolescence it seems to become THE DAY when your...
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FREEBIE: Super Bowl® Trivia Game
The BIG game is almost here! Are you looking for something fun and Super Bowl®-related for your next youth gathering or to do during halftime? Take this Super Bowl® trivia game, and use it as a handout...
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?
Football season is about to end, and we are going out with a bang! My favorite resource for group games (Crowd Control Games) just dropped a crazy awesome game that will be perfect for any Sunday...
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{UPDATE} Call for Art Submissions: 15-year-olds Now Included
UPDATE: Submissions from 15-year-olds now also accepted! Group, a non-denominational Christian publisher, is partnering with Biblica to produce a New Testament Bible for youth. What will make this...
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Discussion Starter: Quarterback Cast as Villain for Celebrating
In the News Santa Clara, Calif.—As soon as the Super Bowl 50 matchup was set, sportswriters embraced a “good vs. evil” storyline. Old-school quarterback Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos could have...
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Weeding Out Youth Worker Marijuana
Imagine that one of your volunteers smells a little funny sometimes. He tries hiding it under other scents he’s sprayed on or is chewing, but the odor remains and even makes you a bit spacey being...
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Communicate with Parents, Don’t Spam Them
I love overly salted, cured meats but that is not the SPAM we are talking about. In 2014, we realized we were spamming the parents in our ministry. The open rate of our student ministry emails were...
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It’s a Team Effort
Peyton Manning, at thirty-nine years of age, walked off the field Sunday night as a champion. And in doing so, he forever ensured his name is mentioned in the conversation of “all time greatest” NFL...
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LTYM: 4 Gifts to Give Your Small Group Leaders
It’s hard not to think about the leaders when we get questions about small groups. How you think about and treat your leaders really shapes your small group program. So we thought we’d talk about a few...
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Transformation: From Hating Youth Group to Experiencing Jesus
Sara came to youth group committed to three things: 1) Never make eye contact with any adult no matter how hard they try to connect with you. 2) Never leave without professing your undying hatred for...
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Youth Ministry Survey!
Youth leaders, we need your help! Here at Group’s Simply Youth Ministry, we are constantly trying to create new resources that you will find useful and accessible. We greatly value your input as this...
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Discussion Starter: Young People Drawn to Bernie Sanders
In the News Concord, N.H.—As primary season heats up, enthusiastic young voters are supporting the race’s oldest candidate: 74-year-old Senator Bernie Sanders. The democratic socialist defeated fellow...
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Youth Ministry ‘Go-Bag’
As a former military member, I learned the value of a ‘go-bag’ long ago. Here’s the idea: You keep a bag ready to go at a moment’s notice. In this bag you put everything you will need for a specific...
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