An amazing collection of freebies created by youth workers all over the world—these discussion-starters, games, forms, resources, and ideas will help you in your youth ministry.
In the News Salem, Mass.— Citing a need to “counterbalance” extracurricular options at public schools, a group called the Satanic Temple is launching a nationwide After School Satan Club. It’s a response to the Good News Club, an evangelical Christian group that has more than 4,500 U.S.…
In the News Atlanta—As America tackles the tough problems of racial inequality and violence, rapper Lecrae wants fellow Christians to take action. The Grammy winner, an African American who survived a rough childhood and became a Christian in college, has gained a large following among evangelicals.…
In the News Memphis, Tenn.—An encounter in a grocery-store parking lot has had life-changing results for 16-year-old Chauncy Jones Black. The hungry teen had taken a bus to a wealthier part of town, seeking some donuts in exchange for helping customers with their bags.…
In the News – Brexit London—As shockwaves ring out from the United Kingdom’s historic vote to exit the European Union, young Brits are venting their frustrations. Most young people were on the “Remain” side, but an earlier proposal to lower the voting age had failed.…
Here’s a video we use in our youth ministry for a game we call “60-Second Hot Seat.” The game is simple and it highlights a student who comes to our ministry. HOW TO PLAY: 1. Play the video 2. Ask questions ASK QUESTIONS LIKE: • What’s your name?…
Are you raising money for you next youth event? Or are you going on a mission trip experience this summer and need some help getting the last of the funds together? Easter is a great time to host a fundraiser for your youth group, and we have a silly Easter-themed idea especially for you!…
Hey Youth Ministry Nation! We’ve got another hot freebie for ya this week. How about a fresh sermon series? Tim Levert, student pastor at Vineyard Church in New Orleans, shared his most recent sermon series with us so we could share it with you!…
In honor of March Madness, this week’s freebie is basketball-themed. In true youth ministry-fashion, it’s also pretty wacky. The Psychoball Game is perfect for a March Madness event or to mix into your weekly gathering.* If the basketball game HORSE met an episode of Hoarders, you might come close to this game.…
Use my free coach’s playbook for youth ministry volunteers: I first started working on this about 10 years ago and have added more based on what I’ve learned along the way. If you want to help give your youth ministry volunteers a little more guidance as they get started working with teenagers in your youth group, [tweet_dis]use this Coach’s Playbook for Youth Ministry Volunteers[/tweet_dis].…
[tweet_dis]”What would you do if Sharknado really happened and you had to evacuate and only take three things with you??”[/tweet_dis] This is the premise for one of two bible studies in this freebie: Jesus Revealed in Scripture and Jesus Revealed in the Created World.…
