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In this practical book for church leaders, you'll discover how to develop a healthy and sustainable student ministry that includes encouraging your youth pastor, engaging teens, and involving parents. Whether you already have a youth pastor or are just beginning your search, this book will help you set up your student ministry and youth pastor for health and longevity.
It seems like no matter how good the economy is, there's never enough money in the youth budget. That's why The $5 Youth Ministry is packed cover to cover with effective, easy-to-implement ideas—that all cost about $5 or less. You'll get tons of quality ideas for small groups, weekend retreats, worship services, outreach, fundraising, communication strategies and so much more. And most importantly, this book goes beyond just icebreakers and games—every page is written to help build and grow relational youth ministry. You'll get low-cost tools, not gimmicks, that you can put to use at your next meeting to help engage and develop your students. It is possible to “do more with less” and this book will blow your mind with the possibilities.
Help and encouragement for Christian Youth Ministry Leaders
Did you know that over 70% of youth groups are under 15 kids? Even though your group is small you have been given an important ministry by being a mentor to these kids. What a legacy you, as a Sunday school teacher, will have as the years go by and the kids you've loved grow into adults. The youth ministry you do will touch hundreds of lives and families even if your class has only a few attendees right now.
Be consistent, continue to grow spiritually yourself, and build a team that can keep going even if you move on. Grow your library of resources and connect with other youth ministry leaders.
Be balanced in your approach. You might have great evangelistic gifts but your kids might have other spiritual gifts. Discover what their gifts are and help them develop those gifts. Expose them to all of the fundamentals of Christian service but give them opportunities to serve in a way that energizes them.
Our kids get picked on at school because they don't participate in the wrong activities the other kids do. They are not alone:
1Peter 4:4 "They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into the same
flood of dissipation, and they heap abuse on you."
There is some encouragement in knowing that their same situation is actually mentioned in the Bible. This new book by Steve Gerali is also a great resource. This link is to order it from Christian Book.com
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How to Stay Christian in High School Just $9.99 Steve Gerali has over 25 years experience in youth ministry. He is an associate professor of youth ministry at Azusa Pacific University. |
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Decorate for your 4th of July party Is a pool party coming up soon - add personalized decorations and favors? How about a Christmas in July party for your youth group? And don't forget those July birthdays.
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New page added: Practical Tips To Help Grieving Teens
The death of a child is so traumatic that even trained counselors frequently don't know what to say or do. Many youth pastors desperately reach out for help through Group's Forum, which I participate in. Because my daughter was killed on a church youth group outing when she was fourteen I can tell you the things that helped my family and our youth group from first hand experience.
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Hurt: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers By Chap Clark / Baker Contemporary adolescents seem confident, well-adjusted, and happy. But beneath the surface, they're often lonely, insecure, and empty. What's going on? Claiming that adults have "abandoned" teens just when they most need support, Clark's ethnographic study examines today's changing youth culture from the inside out and suggests five strategies to "turn the tide of systemic abandonment." 236 pages, softcover from Baker. |
The kids in my current Sunday school class are all great kids: Good grades, well behaved, two parent households, attend church regularly, lots of after school activities. So what's wrong with that? For one thing, they are actually harder to reach than the so-called fringe kids. They take in the Biblical knowledge I teach them but it's hard to tell if their hearts are being touched. I was a bit miffed about what to do until I read Chap Clarks book shown above. I also took a class from him at this years Simply Youth Ministry Conference. Now I know that even these "shiny-penny" kids feel abandoned and alone at times. The shiny pennies are just really good at covering up the hurt and conforming to adults expectations but they still hurt. After much thought and reviewing my own middle school experience I see that this loneliness can actually be used as an ...read the rest on my blog.
The links and products featured on the site are all things I use in the youth ministry. Buying these items through the links provides our youth ministry with a small commission and offers you a safe source to get it from. You'll find a better book selection and lower prices than any bookstore, specifically tailored to your interests.
This website is specifically designed for the Christian Sunday school teacher, youth ministry leaders, and youth
pastors. I have posted many of my unique Sunday School Lesson Plans for you to download free Each lesson plan is surrounded by the resources used to create the lesson and lead the class.
I update with new posts, Sunday School lessons, and youth group resources often so keep coming back.
Yes, this may be just a home-built website, not as flashy as those professional ones, but it's loaded with great stuff -one of the best collections of resources for junior high and high school ministry on the web.
I respond to your e-mails. So if there is something you need, a correction I need to make, or something you'd like to contribute, please let me know.
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Don't underestimate the value of older folks and parents in youth ministry:
The common thought that youth leaders or youth pastors must be youthful is causing Christian churches to overlook or shuffle aside a large group of qualified volunteers for youth ministry. While it is true that it takes a youthful body to keep up with kids on outdoor trips and some physical activities is is not true that older folk have nothing at all to contribute to the discipleship of young Christian kids.
A lot of pastors argue that kids will be drawn too or have closer relationships to younger adults because they have more in common is also not true. Many kids are suffering the loss of a parent through divorce. These kids yearn for a... READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE ON MY BLOG / Parents in youth ministry.
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Short, helpful concepts filled with quotes and tips, a primer for understanding young teenagers and teaching them with methods and programs that fit them.
The encyclopedia of practical ideas from Group
Other good information on this website:
New page added: Making Your Own Teen Bible Study Lesson
How to make a great youth facility or Sunday school classroom.
A solid Biblical answer to the question, "What happens when you die?"
10 things you can do to create a great youth group.
Practical tips to help grieving parents What you can do if a child dies in your youth group.
Ben Stein's Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, DVD
Parenting with Love and Logic, Helping parents parent.
Links for discounts from Simply Youth Ministry
Sunday School Lesson on suicide. Answering the question, "Can a person who commits suicide go to heaven?"
A four year plan of small group lessons for your youth ministry from Simply Youth Ministry. Organize, plan, and deliver your lessons on-line. Download a free lesson to try.
Sunday School Lesson Connection encourages the volunteer Sunday school teacher with sure-fire tips and youth ministry resources and Sunday school lessons. These discussion type youth group lesson plans are easy to follow with minimum preparation. Professional youth pastors will benefit from the experience and resources listed here. Over thirty free Sunday school lesson plans for teens to just print and go.
