Distractions can keep us from loving God and our neighbors. Use "Group Juggling" to communicate this message.
Objective
To "juggle" several objects simultaneously among a group without dropping any of the objects.
Procedure
Group members stand in a circle. One person tosses a "catchable" ...
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The Problem with Couples Studying the Bible Together
There is always drama involved with student ministry. Sure, as student pastors we do our best to minimize that drama, but you will never be able to get rid of it altogether. One of the prime sources of drama is when you have students dating each other within the ministry. Now, this isn’t all bad. I ...
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How to Communicate with Parents
Brian Mills, Student Pastor at Long Hollow Baptist Church, offers youth leaders practical advice on how to partner with parents through various ways of communicating well with families.
http://youtu.be/avUSXxhypfo
This video is courtesy of Ministry Grid, a video based leadership development ...
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Game: Warp Speed
Try this fun game at your next student event and talk about changing your mind.
Setting.
Either an indoor or outdoor setting is appropriate. A maximum of 30 people should be involved.
Equipment.
Provide a “throwable” object. A tennis ball, bean bag, or similar object works great. The ...
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Help Me in My Unbelief
Read about one parent's struggle with a prodigal son. As a student minister, you may have a unique opportunity to minister to prodigal students, as well as their parents.
My wife and I were privileged to be asked recently to lead a conference on “Biblical Parenting” at a church. Our setting was ...
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Simple Missions Framework for Students
Paul Turner, from Lifeway Students, describes a simple framework of missions for student pastors to equip and excite students to proclaim and demonstrate the Kingdom of God to the world.
http://youtu.be/psbKvbsi9sQ
This video is courtesy of Ministry Grid, a video based leadership development ...
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Recruiting and Training Volunteers: An Interview with Matt Lawson
Matt Lawson has served with numerous ministry volunteers since 2000. He's been in the trenches of student ministry believing students can love Jesus with all their heart and will change the world for him. Currently he's the Student Pastor at First Baptist Church of Woodstock, GA.
I asked Matt about ...
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Game: Save the Goldfish
Try this activity to encourage teamwork and problem solving with students.
Objective.
To work together as a team transporting water to fill a bucket with holes in it, and ultimately Save the Goldfish! This activity encourages teamwork and problem solving.
Procedure.
With this activity ...
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How Do You Measure a Teen’s Spiritual Growth?
Spirituality is not a minor story with today’s students. The National Youth Study of Religion (www.youthandreligion.org) found that most teenagers believed in God at some level, but only 1 in 10 would be described as "devoted" to their faith. They do not equate their spiritual growth with church ...
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Game: Quick Lineup
Try this at your next student event or meeting.
Setting.
This indoor or outdoor game needs a level area. Groups ranging from fifteen to about sixty may play.
How to Play.
Participants stand in a square, facing inward. Each side of the square should have about (ten per group of forty) the ...
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