30 Summer Bucket List Ideas for Teens (Youth Ministry Edition)
Summer is here, and that means youth ministers have all the time in the world. (Ha!) Although my summers are crazy busy, I love these month. That's why I created a summer bucket li...
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Summer is here, and that means youth ministers have all the time in the world. (Ha!) Although my summers are crazy busy, I love these month. That's why I created a summer bucket li...
Pizza. Lock-Ins. Trampoline Parks. Camp. Pool Parties. Pizza. Dodgeball. Movie Nights. Video Games. Pizza. Church Vans. Chaperones. And more… These are some of the things that migh...
One of the most common challenges student pastors face is learning how to build a budget that actually supports the ministry they envision. Some ministries operate on $1,000 a year...
Heading from children's ministry to youth group is so much more than a “new adventure” for kids. It’s symbolic of growing up.
Whether you’re accompanying teenagers to camp for fun and spiritual growth or taking them to serve and learn from the local church in another part of the world, these weeks away ca...
Spring can start to feel repetitive. You can run the same kind of youth group night over and over, and maybe that works for a while. But this season is also a great chance to mix t...
Summer is always a crazy time in student ministry. Between camps, mission trips, and helping with Vacation Bible School, most calendars are packed before you even get into your nor...
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your youth ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice depends entirely on your context...
I’ve given away every one of these prizes for youth group game winners over my last 15 years of youth ministry. I’m going to share 7 foolproof ideas. Then, to round out the 25 clai...
These youth ministries are crushing social media, and here’s the thing…. You’ve probably never heard of a single one of them. Today, I’m breaking down 5 accounts that are absolutel...
Jesus recognized the way activities can feed deeper conversations. Enter the chaos and camaraderie of summer children's and youth ministry with anticipation and prayer. Jesus serve...
Many youth pastors know they “should probably post more” on social media but never quite get traction. The account exists, maybe with a few photos from last year’s retreat, and the...
Our students are CRAVING interactions. Real and meaningful ones. And summer is one of the best times of the year to build relationships with students. During the school year, every...
Choosing a new curriculum for your youth ministry can feel bigger than it probably needs to feel. There are so many options out there now. Some are video-based. Some are discussion...
Steal this brilliant idea - kick your feet back this summer in your youth ministry. I’m giving you this calendar, plus ALL these graphics away in this episode. (Link in video descr...
Summer is (almost!) here and it’s always a crazy time for youth ministry. Whether you plan things to be wild, take the summer off, or take some form of in-between, summer usually l...
As youth pastors, we desire to help shepherd students' hearts to love the Lord and believe in Jesus. Spiritual highs are not our enemy, but a means by which we can disciple our stu...
Every good builder knows you don’t just show up with a hammer and start swinging. You need a blueprint. You need a foundation. You need a plan. Otherwise, you end up with a structu...
As you head toward the end of the school year, this stretch can feel a little… all over the place. Schedules shift. Energy dips. Students get distracted. So instead of adding more...
I’ve been doing social media for ministry the same way for years… mostly reels, short-form video… But recently, I added THIS one new strategy… And it’s getting more engagement than...
Most youth pastors don’t fail on social media because they lack passion… They fail because they don’t have this one thing — and honestly, most can’t afford it. But for my 200th epi...
There are several simple, meaningful ways to support children, youth, and families at UUCC. Some of these are one-time opportunities, and some are ongoing ways to help keep our sha...
Summer is HERE! Just as many begin to dream about vacations and time off, you’re gearing up for a busy few months of finding more time to connect with students, plan camps, stay up...
It’s finally here—Graduation Sunday. The students who started as tiny, timid sixth graders now walk around your church with broad-shouldered confidence, ready to tackle the world....
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