In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss the potential pitfalls and potential upside and positivity that competition can bring to your student ministry.
About Ben Trueblood
Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources and has served the local church ...
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Episode 32: Games with a Purpose
In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss the topic of using games in your student ministry, the potential benefits of them, and how to have a good balance of using games while keeping God's Word central.
About Ben Trueblood
Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway ...
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5 Ways to Use a Turkey in Student Ministry
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and with it the start of holiday meals: the turkey. There’s something special about seeing a perfectly cooked Thanksgiving turkey sitting on the table, but this holiday season the turkey can be so much more. Here are 5 ways that you can use a turkey in your ...
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Student Ministry Christmas Games
It's that time of year when we like to incorporate some silly Christmas fun into our ministry gatherings! These three games were shared by Joe Hicks, coordinator for FUGE camps.
Name that Christmas Movie
Materials – Click here to download trivia questions.
Objective – Boys vs Girls, use the ...
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Game: Python Lay Down
Use the game "Python Lay Down" to bring out the importance of the body of Christ working together.
Equipment
An 8-10 ft. piece of 1-inch PVC pipe.
Objective
The group standing shoulder-to-shoulder is asked to put their hands out in front of them with their palms up and remaining flat. ...
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Game: Magic Carpet
Use the "Magic Carpet" game to get students to work together.
Equipment.
Tarp.
Objective.
The object is for a group to turn a tarp that they are standing on, completely over, without ever stepping off onto the ground. Explain this game by inviting the group to come on board for a ride on ...
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Games: Spiderman Eggs
Try this game to begin a discussion about working together to save the lost or how to approach difficult tasks.
Equipment
Medical Tubing or bungie cord, small trash can, tennis balls, 15 peaces of cord/rope.
Objective
To try and save the nest of Spiderman Eggs by using the NestSaver. The ...
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Game: Human Camera
We often fail to understand what God desires for us because we see with physical eyes and not with spiritual eyes. Play "Human Camera" to get a discussion going.
Purpose
Human Camera offers participants an opportunity to develop trust while experiencing the world a little differently. This ...
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Game: Anchors Away
Jesus calls us to have faith in Him even when the waters are troubled and the winds high. Play “Anchors Away” to bring that message home.
Setting
This is an excellent indoor outdoor (by the pool) initiative activity but requires “field testing” of the “ships” that are created. Thus, you will ...
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Game: Group Juggling
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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