Messy Games
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Alright people! I know you know games especially those of the messy variety. Looking for some fresh ideas. Any ideas would be MUCH appreciated! Peace.

Tagged: games, messy

Started by Becca Russell. Last reply by Ethan Smith 42 minutes ago.

Team Building
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Does anybody know of a website or does anybody have any team building exercises that you do with your group. We did the Egg Drop, the kids loved working together. We started with a lesson on team ... Continue

Started by Noah. Last reply by Gerrard Fess Apr 7.

Gifts for Grads
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I always struggle to come up with a good book/gift to give our Seniors at the Senior Recognition Sunday at church. Last year I gave out Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller. I remember receiving the boo... Continue

Started by Jill Sethness. Last reply by Dan Cooper Apr 28.

Ridiculous Ministry Stories

I was told the YWN was the place to share these stories: So I sent out a youth newsletter to the parents. I work at a small church so I hand-wrote the names and addresses and had my return label o... Continue

Started by Steph Dodge Feb 26

Touchy Subject
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Hey guys! I'm writing this because I want your opinions. I'm taking a class right now called "Issues in educational ministry with youth: empowering youth for global citizenship." It's an AMAZING cl... Continue

Started by Sara Corum. Last reply by Ethan Smith Mar 10.

Youth Sponsor Training
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I am in need of some material for youth sponsor training. God blessed our ministry here and now I have about 13 sponsors, instead of 3. But I'm trying to place them all in a certain area, but am co... Continue

Started by Drock. Last reply by Dietrich "Deech" Kirk Feb 17.

What to do with Christian School kids/Home Schooled kids?
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We have a large group of students who all attend the local Christian school in town. The problem we are facing is that they are all over saturated with "Christianity" on a daily basis, they are pro... Continue

Started by Chris Schaffner. Last reply by Ethan Smith Apr 2.

Messy Spirituality 1
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I miss mike Yaconelli and I feel sorry for thosse who did not get to experience his love and passion for young people. One of the greatest gifts that Mike has given youth ministry and me personal... Continue

Tagged: book, discussion

Started by Dietrich "Deech" Kirk. Last reply by Josh Vegors Mar 10.

Small group curriculum
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What are you using for small group curriculum? Do you meet in gender based groups by age levels?

Tagged: curriculum, smallgroups

Started by Cindy Brock. Last reply by Ethan Smith Mar 10.

What are Small Groups?
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Just what are they talking about when people talk about Small Groups?

Started by Noah. Last reply by Ethan Smith Mar 12.

Problems with School...
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Well, Last night our youth group went out to the see 2 great Christian artists in concert. Well, one of the girls that was suppose to go, who is in Middle School was not allowed to go to the conc... Continue

Started by Noah. Last reply by Chris Schaffner Feb 11.

Sunday School Lessons...
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My church has always been using the Lifeway Books for Class. I have just started teaching Sunday School for the Youth and these books are pretty lame. Does anybody have any website or resources t... Continue

Started by Noah. Last reply by Noah Feb 20.

standards
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I found this in a youth ministry manual: Don’t do things or say things that are prohibited for the kids. Whatever standard you hold for them is the standard you should follow, too. Seems pretty b... Continue

Started by Steph Dodge. Last reply by Steph Dodge Apr 17.

Student Feels "Fake," what can I say?
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First, a little about me. I'm a youth sponsor (not a youth pastor, just a volunteer staff member), and yes, even though I'm 26, I sing in the youth choir! The guys sing louder when I'm with them, f... Continue

Started by Dan Cooper. Last reply by Katie Harris Feb 5.

Spew
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This is by far my most favorite youth game. it is an up front game that I use on retreats to get a lot of laughs. You select the number of student you want to participate and have them stand in fr... Continue

Tagged: spew

Started by Joshua. Last reply by Katie Harris Feb 20.

Security for the future...?
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I work on an assembly line for the time that I am in school and I had a thought within our work of ministry to youth. Is there such an idea as job security in ministry or even in youth ministry? Is... Continue

Started by Nathan Brock. Last reply by Chris G. Jan 24.

Pizza and programming: Is it important of just filler?
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I would like some insight on what you guys think: Is pizza and programming important or is it just pointless filler to dumb down the Gospel?

Started by Josh Vegors. Last reply by Steph Dodge Jan 22.

Youth Activities
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I would love to know what weekly activities you offer for your youth. Please share what you offer for Middle School and High School at your church. Do you have sunday school? sunday night activitie... Continue

Tagged: meeting

Started by Cindy Brock. Last reply by Joshua Jan 25.

Beauty Pageants?

I was invited by a parent to watch one of my youth in the Miss Liberty pageant. Having never been to a pageant before I tried to go into it with an open mind (although it was impossible to erase im... Continue

Started by Steph Dodge Jan 13

Consultant suggestions
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Our church recently had a consultant visit. Below are his recommendations for the youth ministry. I wondered if anyone had any thoughts or suggestions on these recommendations. Thanks! 1. Multiply... Continue

Started by Cindy Brock. Last reply by Dietrich "Deech" Kirk Feb 1.