There’s a moment in summer youth ministry when you realize you’re not as fine as you’ve been telling people.
Maybe it happens after camp, when you get home with a suitcase full of dirty clothes and a brain that still …
Every summer, there’s a moment when the youth ministry calendar gets weird.
Not empty. Never empty. Let’s not get ridiculous.
But weird.
The school year rhythm slows down. Small groups may pause or shift. Students are in and out. Parents …
There’s a special kind of youth ministry mystery that happens every summer.
A student who was at everything during the school year suddenly vanishes like they’ve entered witness protection. They’re not at youth group. They’re not at the hangout. They …
A few summers ago, I remember sitting across from a student at a fast-food restaurant with a tray of fries between us and absolutely no program plan in sight. No stage lights. No game. No countdown video. No carefully crafted …
Our students are CRAVING interactions. Real and meaningful ones. And summer is one of the best times of the year to build relationships with students.
During the school year, everyone is running from one thing to the next. Students have …
Summer is (almost!) here and it’s always a crazy time for youth ministry. Whether you plan things to be wild, take the summer off, or take some form of in-between, summer usually looks a little different than normal ministry.
It’s …
Choosing a new curriculum for your youth ministry can feel bigger than it probably needs to feel.
There are so many options out there now. Some are video-based. Some are discussion-heavy. Some give you full teaching scripts. Some give you …
Here’s a fun and slightly terrifying question for your next staff meeting:
If you had a heart attack this week, who knows enough to keep youth ministry going?
Cheery, right?
I don’t mean that in a dramatic, fear-based way. I …
If you’ve ever sat in on a small group led by one of your volunteers and found yourself wishing you could somehow coach them in the moment…
like, what to say next when things get a little stuck,
or how …
Summer is always a crazy time in student ministry. Between camps, mission trips, and helping with Vacation Bible School, most calendars are packed before you even get into your normal weekly routine.
When you’re thinking about summer, there are really …