Christmas Sculptures
Visit a local dollar store and purchase low-cost Christmas supplies for two or more teams. Items could include strings of lights, bags, tins, boxes, sacks, or any other Christmas-related things....
View ArticleHide the Light
Supplies needed for this game include two flashlights (or more for larger groups). Divide the teenagers into two teams, with each team occupying a separate room or space in a single hallway. This...
View ArticleDuct Tape Tennis Shoes
For this game you will need several rolls of varying colored duct tape—same colors for each team. You will also need some old pair of tennis shoes that can be purchased from Goodwill or another...
View ArticleAll Knotted Up
This fun (yet simple) indoor game is perfect for smaller groups or while riding on a bus. Beforehand, purchase some inexpensive shoe laces—one for each student—and create a series of knots in each...
View ArticleTune Up
This game will require some creative preparation and listening. For the setup, acquire at least a dozen objects that make various sounds. These objects could be small bells, or spoons, or some variety...
View ArticleAsking Strategic Questions
Asking good questions can be far more beneficial than arriving at quick solutions. Sometimes it is important to take the time to reflect on our questions before acting. The post Asking Strategic...
View ArticleThe Art of Recruiting Volunteers
Getting volunteers in youth ministry is like creating a great painting. The post The Art of Recruiting Volunteers appeared first on YouthWorker.
View ArticleRevealing Your Identity
In the past decade Hollywood has produced a spate of superhero movies. And, while the storylines and superpowers vary from character to character, there are a few themes that play in all of these...
View ArticleCommunication and Identity
Any leader in ministry will eventually be drawn into passionate discussions about effective communication. There will be those who maintain that there is not enough communication (“people don’t know...
View ArticleWelcome Mats: Entry Points for Youth Ministry
Not long ago I was driving through the countryside when my GPS went on the blink. Lost and disoriented, I happened upon a small country church where, upon approaching the front door to ask for...
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