YS Idea Lab - Jim Burns & Doug Fields: Building a Healthy Marriage and...
Most of us would say that our marriage and family come before our jobs. But sometimes, especially in youth ministry, that can be easier said than done. Join Jim Burns and Doug Fields as they share...
View ArticleTrending: all you really need to pack for camp, Gen Z tech & media...
This week's links include: all you really need when you pack for camp, Gen Z tech & media habits, using social media for communication, 3 doings to do before kicking off the rest of the year, and...
View ArticleYS Idea Lab - Brad Sitton & Brian Sitton: DIY Vortex Cannon
Who needs to go out and buy a vortex cannon when we can build our own? "What's a vortex cannon?", you might ask. Well, according to Brad and Brian it's a a simple device that creates a toroidal vortex...
View ArticleFree NYWC Video - Mark Yaconelli
Do you remember why you started doing youth ministry? Mark Yaconelli reminds us of the gift we bring to young people and calls us to remember the God we’ve met. It’s a perfect reminder; it’s not your...
View ArticleTrending: SWOT analysis, 6 different Camp Ideas, an Interview with Terry...
This week's links include: SWOT Analysis, 6 different camp ideas, an interview with Terry Linhart, and more.Links:SWOT Analysis after a Youth Ministry Event - (Download Youth Ministry)3 Quick Camp...
View ArticleA Theological Journey Through Youth Ministry: Taking Theology to Youth...
In this Andrew Root liveBlog I talk Taking The Cross to Youth Ministry with Laura Larsen. We hit on a number of issues like why informal times on retreats and trips seem to be more theologically...
View ArticleYS Idea Lab - Mark Yaconelli: Wonder, Awe, & Youth Ministry
How do you help your students escape the noise of spectacle and experience wonder in Jesus? Seth Bartlette interviews Mark Yaconelli about his experiences and thoughts on leading students to a place...
View Article5 Reasons I’m Excited About NYWC
1. To Learn, Share, And Create with Like-minded People. Long before I was involved in leadership at YS, NYWC was for me an incredible time. Not only were the seminars and Big Room gatherings...
View ArticleA Theological Journey Through Youth Ministry: Taking Theology to Youth...
In this Andrew Root liveBlog Laura Larsen and I discuss how often we make the cross into a logo for our youth ministries. This is a major problem because it makes Christianity about the "idea" and...
View ArticleTrending: Jesus & small Groups, Free Bible Study Lesson on Prayer, Family...
This week's links include- Jesus & Small Groups, Free Bible Study Lesson on Prayer, family & social media, developing young leaders, and more.Links:Jesus and Small Groups (Download Youth...
View ArticleYS Idea Lab - Heather Flies: Middle School Ministry Ideas
Middle schoolers are quirky, fun, surprising, and unique, just like the youth leaders who spend their time with them. Seth Bartlette interviews Heather Flies about her experience working with middle...
View ArticleA Theological Journey Through Youth Ministry: Taking Theology to Youth...
In this Andrew Root liveBlog Laura Larsen and I continue to talk about Taking the Cross to Youth Ministry. We explore Laura's experience on her mission trip and think about how we await the...
View ArticleA Theological Journey Through Youth Ministry: Taking Theology to Youth...
In this Andrew Root liveBlog Laura Larsen and I continue to talk about Taking the Cross to Youth Ministry. We explore particularly how to avoid the trite and yet also the masochistic when talking to...
View ArticleA Theological Journey Through Youth Ministry: Taking Theology to Youth...
In this Andrew Root liveBlog Laura Larsen and I discuss how often we make the cross into a logo for our youth ministries. This is a major problem because it makes Christianity about the "idea" and...
View ArticleA Theological Journey Through Youth Ministry: Taking Theology to Youth...
In this Andrew Root liveBlog Laura Larsen and I continue to talk about Taking the Cross to Youth Ministry. We explore Laura's experience on her mission trip and think about how we await the...
View ArticleA Theological Journey Through Youth Ministry: Taking Theology to Youth...
In this Andrew Root liveBlog Laura Larsen and I continue to talk about Taking the Cross to Youth Ministry. We explore particularly how to avoid the trite and yet also the masochistic when talking to...
View ArticleGame Time with Les Christie: Episode 3
Check out more games with Les Christie:Games with Les Christie: Episode 2Games with Les ChristieNedd Games?Get over 1200 games in this ultimate youth ministry game bundle. Have some tips or tricks of...
View Articlea Theological Journey Through Youth Ministry: Taking Theology to Youth...
In this Andrew Root liveBlog Laura Larsen and I keep talking about Taking the Cross to Youth Ministry. We specifically hone in on some best practices of giving a youth talk on the cross, and then...
View ArticleTrending: The Rise of Sex and Nudity in America, What Girls Need to Hear (For...
This week's links include-The Rise of Sex and Nudity in America, What Girls Need to Hear (For Guys Only) & moreLinks:The Naked Truth: The Rise of Sex and Nudity in America (The Source for Youth...
View ArticleYS Idea Lab - Les Christie: Creative Balloon Game Ideas
Who doesn't love playing with balloons? Watch as Les Christie demonstrates a pair of fun and engaging ways to use balloons in games with your students. For more youth ministry resources from Les,...
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