Here’s where we’re heading in Mariners Junior High this March. I like to map out the 5 weeks in advance to give speakers (and myself) direction for the series. This month we’re covering a chapter each week from the book …
Every season of Youth Ministry includes programs and events, but none is quite as busy (and, often, crazy!) as Summer. The end of a school year leads right into a new routine/rhythm of events, camps, and (hopefully somewhere in there) …
We had some serious fun making announcement time great at #NYWC18 this year. Here are the two announcement videos you loved or may have missed! Enjoy!
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I’ve done Fall planning in youth ministry for more than 20 years. Summer is over and I even managed to sneak in a few days of “staycation” – it’s time for Target “back to school” sales and Old …
On Sunday, I watched one of my former students, Marcy, preach in my congregation – the congregation where she grew up. She stood at the pulpit, full of grace, and gave a beautiful message on Exodus 16:2-15.
Among other things, …
At a recent event, I noticed a student sitting quietly off to the side, seemingly disengaged from her peers and the teaching. Her youth worker noticed too but chalked her disengagement up to the fact that she was an introvert …
This may be a GREAT video to rip and play for your students who are struggling. With all of the 13 Reasons stories lately, how about 13 Reasons Why … There is Hope!
JG…
One of my greatest joys in youth ministry is watching students take the next step in their faith by serving others. It’s hard to top the feeling of watching teenagers minister to others in your church, in the community, and, …