The Download Youth Ministry (DYM) podcast is a podcast focused on youth ministry and is hosted by a team of experienced youth workers who share their insights, experiences, and expertise on various topics related to youth ministry.
Here are some …
It’s that time of the year again! No, not spring break or Easter, it’s March Madness! For those of you who are not familiar, March Madness is the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, where 68 teams compete to be …
In our most recent episode of the DYM Podcast, Doug & Josh talk about youth ministry calendars. They discuss a bunch of ideas why they’re important, how often you should make one, and what they say about your ministry. …
As we hit the typical time to talk sex, dating, and relationships for youth ministry, there are a couple of good things to keep in mind when it comes to addressing these topics, both with students and with parents.
As …
We all know how hard it can be to get our students excited for upcoming events like retreats and dance parties and whatever else you might have on your calendar for the year. Whether it’s because there are a hundred …
It’s that time of year when everyone floods their feeds with recycled black and white photos of Martin Luther King Jr and includes one of the many one-liner quotes in their caption. Things like, “I have a dream,” or “That
I remember sitting in a classroom in Bible College and watching a professor, write the letters, J – O – Y on the board. He said something like, “this acrostic is how you do ministry.” The letters stood for Jesus …
Excerpt from Your First 2 Years In Youth Ministry by Doug Fields
Some people may criticize me for including this discussion, but the topic is one that may be most frequently referred to. During every …
Imagine what it’s like to be 15 and showing up at a student ministry for the first time. You just moved to town and your parents want you to make new friends so they heard about this youth group and …
It’s Cyber Monday! That might mean you’ve spent all day shopping and finding just the best deals all over the internet!
Can we suggest some of these for you to think over as well?
Let’s be real. Your …