I am convinced Jesus would be fired within his first few months of becoming a youth pastor at the average church. Here are five reasons why He wouldn't make it.
Here's a youth group game followed by a quick lesson on the Armor of God based on Ephesians 6:11. The bottom line is "Get dressed. Stand Firm. Fight!"
Here's a free youth group lesson on influence, based on Matthew 5:13 to teach students that true godly influence goes beyond good morals – it flows from a heart that is surrendered to God.
Include your youth & turn a boring planning meeting into the most productive Pizza Party ever! End with a calendar year of events and volunteers in place.
Wondering how to lead youth ministry effectively? These 7 habits are crucial.
Need youth group games? We have 50 of them, and they are all no prep youth group games! Perfect for groups as little as 3 and as big as 100. Check out these 50 no prep youth group games that are not dodgeball!
Here's a free youth group lesson on the topic of "Doubt", based on Psalm 10. Bottom Line: Doubt is often the evidence of faith.
Need youth group games? We have 50 of them, and they are all no prep youth group games! Perfect for groups as little as 3 and as big as 100. Check out these 50 no prep youth group games that are not dodgeball!
Do you want to lead small groups and bible studies in your area but aren't sure where to start? Click here to learn more!
Highly active youth group games are great to build stamina and endurance, as well as promote a healthy active lifestyle while tiring out your participents to get some sleep!
One of the most amazing things you'll ever do in youth ministry is empower students to take ownership of the program. After all, it's their ministry (or should be). Having youth ministry student roles helps turn that goal into a reality.
Here's a free youth group lesson on influence, based on Matthew 5:13 to teach students that true godly influence goes beyond good morals – it flows from a heart that is surrendered to God.
46 youth group icebreakers perfect to get teens talking! These are fun and easy to do games that require little or no prep. Perfect for large or small youth groups.
Religious education ideas for Catholic teachers, homeschoolers, and catechists- crafts, lessons, and printables on Sacraments, Scripture and Prayer.
This M&M icebreaker is a great youth group game for team building, as it helps your young people get to know each other better. It’s an activity that can be enhanced by you and the other leaders participating too, as it gives the youth a chance to get to know you better as well. Here’s […]
Quick Overview: Students put worm costumes on (sleeping …
I come from a community where Student Leadership in Youth Ministry is encouraged and expected. This naturally causes students to lead, play and help plan worship experiences every week. I want to set out and start a dialogue to better serve our churches youth ministries by having student leaders. This means asking and answering some …
Youth group Lock-Ins are an incredibly fun way to connect with the kids in your youth ministry. But 12 hours is a long time to fill with interesting activities. So we've pulled together our list of the greatest Youth Lock-In Games of all time to help you make your next All-Niter the best time ever!
So, you've been asked to lead a group of students for a year, and they want you to write your own Bible studies. What do you do now?
*This resource was updated 6/30/20 to be re-sized for 8.5" x 11" printing plus fixing some overlapping text issues. Thanks! Course Description "Learning to Lead like Jesus" is a course designed for ages 12 and up. The focus is Servant Leadership, which is the approach to leadership that is modeled for us by Jesus. There are 8 sessions. Each session runs between 2-3 hours depending on which activities are selected. This is a wonderful curriculum for a youth group, Sunday School, or leadership camp. Course Contents Session 1: Introducing Servant Leadership Session 2 Understanding Yourself Part 1 - Our Identity in Christ Session 3 Understanding Yourself Part 2 - Your Leadership Style Session 4 Power Session 5 Resolving Conflict Session 6 Effective Teams Session 7 Leading Change Session 8 The Essence of Servant Leadership Course Objectives By the end of the course, participants will be empowered and inspired to lead the way God intended them to lead: how to embrace who they are in God’s eyes and understand their own leadership style. Additionally, participants will have a new appreciation for others who are different than them, learn new ways to resolve conflict in teams, and lead transformative change as a Christ-like servant leader. Materials Included Complete Facilitator's Guide - 154 pages Participant Workbook Additional Information Throughout this course, we will utilize a few tools to help us engage meaningfully with the principles of Servant Leadership: Interactive Activities: Each lesson has various activities to invite learners out of their seats, interact with the group, and engage in discussion. Scripture Speaks: These activities will help us examine what God Word says about leadership Leadership Story - Case Study: We will follow four characters as they discover the challenges that come with leading and working on a team. Self-Reflection Surveys and Exercises: There will be many opportunities to stop and reflect on what you are learning and apply it to your own life and context, so you can grow and be transformed! Creative Expression Activities: These are activities designed to invite you to engage with the content meaningfully to create something to share with others. Whole Group and Small Group Discussion: This is a place where you can respond to question prompts and learn from other participants’ thoughts and comments from around the world. The teaching format of this course can be adapted as needed: for use as a leadership camp over a week, Sunday School/Youth Group, one lesson weekly for 8-10 weeks, or spread out over a semester. Activities and language can be modified for use with older or younger age groups. Now, whether you are a teacher facilitating this course or a participant going through it, we are confident that everyone will learn, grow, and change as you walk through this course. We believe that God has uniquely created every person to fulfill a significant purpose for his glory. We know that everyone has the capacity to be a leader after God’s own heart. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *PLEASE NOTE that this download is license for 10 participant/2 facilitators. Please purchase additional licenses for groups over 10. Thank you! God bless you. If you would like to contact me about pricing on a license for an entire school, county, or district, please contact me through TpT. Thanks! TERMS OF USE - © Global PD Solutions This item is a paid digital download from my TpT store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Global-Pd-Solutions As such, it is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part thereof) on the Internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Please contact me if you wish to be granted special permissions. Thank you!
Do you want to study the Bible with friends but aren't quite sure how to go about it? Here's exactly how to lead a small group Bible study!
Last month I was looking for a getting to know you game that I could do with a large group of women for Relief Society. After searching for...
Christian youth group names add meaning to your church's gathering of teens. Check out this list of 43 creative names!
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Here is a quick overview of the free lesson: Humility is knowing who we are in Christ but not forgetting who we are to others.
Everyone loves Jump In Jump Out game. It’s a challenging exercise that can only lead to intended chaos & laughter. Click here to learn more.
Peter is well-known among Jesus' disciples as being an outspoken leader, and God used him to lead many people into a relationship with Christ. Bible Lesson Plans for Kids New Beginning for Peter (John 21:15-19) Lesson for Kids
A guide to effectively manage different personalities that you will encounter as a discussion leader.
"Pizza Delivery!" This is a modified version of the competitive "Save the Pizza" game. Now team members work together to complete an obstacle course without dropping their pizza box. Obstacles can include stepping over & around "boulders" (objects); Crawling under or through "tunnels" (tables/desks); Carefully crossing a "highway with speeding traffic" (large balls rolled toward them); "Jumping over a river of snakes" (a wiggling jump rope). How many pizza's can your team deliver before time is up?
Here's a list of 52 fellowship activities that groups in my church have used through the years. This list is meant to serve as an idea starter for your group so you can come up with your own activities and plans for implementing them. The key is to do it together.
Do you want to lead small groups and bible studies in your area but aren't sure where to start? Click here to learn more!
Here is a quick overview of the free lesson: Humility is knowing who we are in Christ but not forgetting who we are to others.
It's another week of teaching bible class to these precious three year olds! They sure loved this lesson of Samuel and the fun activities that went with it. ARRIVAL Just like every week, the first 10-15 minutes of class the children come in and play with toys that are laid out on the table. It is
Self esteem pizza For this activity I start out by asking first if the children like pizza and then what toppings they get on their pizza. Make sure to clarify you are making a p…
The beatitudes in the Bible come with a blessing! Come learn the importance of each beatitute as they are explained in this study!
Being a small group leader is such an awesome experience, but it requires a certain skill set. Check out these 9 qualities of an amazing small group leader.
