Online Programming: Easy and Fun Bits To Keep Students Engaged

As we all pretty much have pivoted to online programming, I thought I would share a simple post of really easy but practical bits and segments we have been able to do that has worked really well for us. I have had a few other youth pastors reach out and say they have taken these and have fun with their live streams as well.

I love how they turned out and they have been really engaging to our online audience as we navigate this weird and new time of ministry.

I will try to post what we have come up with every two weeks or so to keep ideas flowing and rolling.

I hope that is helpful and can spark some good ideas on your end.

http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVumhfhJxDw

http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a2zTVBV74E

http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx6JZsEmLME

http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftWblTSwWyU

http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcjzRD89l5c

About the Author: Justin Knowles

Justin Knowles is the Director of Kids & Youth at Sandals Church in Riverside, CA. He oversees the kids and youth ministry teams across all 13 Sandals Church campuses. He hosts Youth Ministry Hacks Podcast with Matthew Ferrer, loves to write about his ministry journey on the DYM Blog and he teaches at all sorts of camps, retreats or training. He and his wife Kristin have 2 sons (Graham & Wade).

2 Comments

Caleb May 11, 2020 at 8:38 am - Reply

Hey Justin!

How are you guys qualifying/quantifying “engagement” with your online audience?
- Justin Knowles May 13, 2020 at 11:36 am - Reply
  
  Hey! All be honest, with the online section, our digital team gives me the numbers so it’s whatever they deem as a real “engagement” would be for the main church. For us, the main one is how many students jump in groups afterwards.