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Youth Group Game – Paper Portal
Basic Idea Paper Portal is a dynamic team-building activity that emphasizes coordination, communication, and strategy. The game challenges groups to traverse back and forth between two lines without touching the floor, using only sheets of paper to move across. The activity simulates a “Portal” mechanism, where players transport themselves on a conveyor belt made of…
Top 10 movies to show for Youth Group Movie night
Planning a movie night for our youth group can sometimes feel like navigating through a vast sea of cinematic choices, searching for that perfect gem that not only entertains but also enlightens. I’ve been there, standing in front of my group, remote in hand, with expectations high and the screen blank, pondering the critical question:…
10 different ways to write a youth ministry sermon outline
Creating engaging and impactful sermons for youth ministry requires a blend of creativity, depth, and practicality. Tailoring messages that resonate with young hearts and minds often means experimenting with various sermon structures until you find what sparks the most connection. Here are five different sermon outline structures that have proven popular and effective in youth…
Youth Group Game – Balloon Blast off
Basic Idea of this Youth Ministry game Balloon Blast Off is a thrilling group game where teams of students compete to demonstrate their air power prowess. Armed with nothing but balloons, players must strategically expel air to push plastic cups off a table, aiming to send them over to their opponents’ territory. This game tests…
4 of the Best Fundraisers for Youth Groups
As Youth Pastors, one of our key roles is to inspire and mobilize our youth groups towards activities that not only foster growth and unity but also contribute to the financial health of our ministries. Fundraising can be a powerful tool to teach responsibility, teamwork, and the joy of giving back, all while having fun.…
Youth Group Game – Bum Bum Scoot
Basic Idea of this free Youth Ministry Game The essence of the game is a dynamic, musical chairs-inspired activity that involves participants scooting from one chair to another in a circle, with one or more players in the center attempting to claim an open seat. This fast-paced game encourages quick reactions, strategy, and a lot…
4 tips for being a Parent in Ministry
I was fortunate to grow up in a Pastor’s house, where myself and my 4 siblings all went into ministry ourselves. As a Dad who served as Youth Pastor, I also got to experience the other side of the coin. So something Youth Pastors often ask me for advice on is being a parent in…