Now, maybe that’s not the most incredible thing in your context, but I added a memory verse to our program over a year ago and this was exactly 8x the most we’ve ever had recite a verse from memory. Now, you could certainly chalk up part of that to poor leadership on my part for the past 365 days, and that’s certainly a contributing factor. But what accounted for the change?
Enter: llama bucks.
Back at Fall Kickoff we introduced a new currency in our youth group, playing off of a llama theme that has kinda taken over. No more prizes, just llama bucks. Serving? Get a llamabuck. Ask a great question in your small group time? Score a llamabuck.
SAY A MEMORY VERSE? Get a llamabuck.
And this thing has taken on a whole life of its own. Despite us having a really horrendous resume and zero experience in distributing an internatioal currency and inflation … we’ve given out thousands of llama bucks. And they can be used in two key ways:
- Use them in small amounts right away in the llama store outside the youth room to grab some Nerd Ropes or a Liquid Death (it’s just water people) or some JHM merch.
- Save up for the Llama-auction on January 13th, 2024. We have a big event planned with lots of fun, big items (most requested was an eBike, we’ll see, sounds expensive) but we’ll have fun items for students to bid on to use up their bucks.
Reward what you want to see happen in your youth ministry. Not a new idea, just our spin on it … and it’s crushing right now.
Josh
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Iām curious what the prices are for your llama store/merch are?
I am thrilled to see something from the past (Awana bucks) be jazzed up in a new way to create interest, desire, and growth towards spiritual matters in the lives of students.
I am overjoyed to be able to participate in this activity. I was able to gain a great deal of knowledge from the most influential members of the community as well as from those who possessed the most brilliant minds, and there were also endless opportunities for networking, code sprints, and casual chat.
So excited. It makes the youth group tiny fishing an impressive name.
What a creative approach to incentivizing engagement in your youth group. The llama bucks concept seems to be fostering a dynamic and lively atmosphere. Kudos to your team for thinking outside the box.
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With regard to this matter, I am quite grateful that you have informed me.
“Llamabucks are revolutionizing our youth group! It’s amazing to see how a simple idea can spark such engagement and enthusiasm among students. Keep up the great work, Josh! #YouthGroup #Engagement #Llamabucks š¦š° By the way, have you tried BitLife ā Life Simulator? It’s another captivating virtual experience where you navigate through life, making choices that shape your destiny. Definitely worth checking out for some extra fun outside of youth group activities! š®”