teens

Breaking Down The "Why?" Question In Our Youth Ministries

By paul turner

Why don’t we start with asking why before we create another ineffective program? I used to think that if I told kids what we did (events, fun, concerts, etc.) and how we did it ( with energy, lots of give aways, food, big crowds) they would be sold, come to the event, and then stick around for a while. Had I stuck to that premise only, I would have left youth ministry a long time ago. The what and the how no longer excite me, but the why is still what has kept me going.

Marriage and Teens

By pjsports7j

The problem is actually pretty simple to identify, the problem is that dating has become the goal - not marriage.

Risk Taking Youth Ministry Part 1

By paul turner

Our gigantic youth ministry experiment commences tomorrow night. Can’t wait to see what happens!

A Few Of My Favorite Things- 20 Plus Ideas For Volunteer Gifts

By paul turner

I wanted to show some love to the people, place, and things that have helped me or my youth ministry out this past year.

Identity & Evangelism

By pjsports7j

“Who am I?”  This is the question virtually every teen asks themselves.

Identity is important in more ways than most could imagine. It isn’t just about a sense of self worth, it is much more. 

When it comes to identity, it can be one of the biggest obstacles a person faces in sharing their faith, it can also be their sources of strength.

BIG CHURCH is for Little People Too

By pjsports7j

It was a great Sunday.  We had to wake our kids up early because my wife was singing in the choir today. 

The kids were crabby, and I wasn’t much happier.  Never the less we got them to church and attended first service, because I had meetings during the other two.  My four year old and my eleven year old were in church with us.

Turning Points: Creating Meaningful Moments with Teens

By Nate Dame

I once had the opportunity to work with a youth group that had a solid team of committed adult leaders, but they were very worried about the youth because nobody would pay attention during the message.

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