If you’re an experienced youth leader, you know the importance of involving parents in your ministry. But so much time is spent caring for and developing students and volunteers, that the opportunity to support and equip parents can so easily …
The web can be a very dangerous place for surfing. Like shark-infested waters, the internet is full of threats to the safety of our students. Without any censorship, you never know what kind of content is going to pop-up. Teenagers …
Transition is tough, and while it’s a given when it comes to leadership, it’s never easy when it comes around. In my life, my greatest transitions have happened as I’ve followed the call of God to serve at another church …
Games are, hands-down, an awesome way to get your students pumped up. As a youth leader, it’s vital to have a variety of fun games on-hand for every occasion. “The Missing Link” is a must-have for your game repertoire. This …
Looking for a fun game your youth group will love? “Emoji Charades” is a necessary addition to your collection of games. You may or may not have realized yet, but among this generation, emojis are a primary method of communication.…
Every month here at DYM we create an awesome, exclusive video just for members to use in their youth ministries! These can range from an encouraging video about breaking bad habits, to a non-sensical skydiving banana with a jetpack. But …
One day I was sitting down praying for a fellow Youth Ministry friend. We would meet occasionally and text prayer needs to one another. One day I was praying for him and God whispered (well it wasn’t an audible whisper …
In our ministry we have, historically, talked a lot about the importance of partnering with parents. You probably do too, but what do we mean when we say it?
Partnership can take many forms. For example, consider this fictional man:…