This game can double as a fundraiser/service project—and involves collecting aluminum can pop-tops. The group can either collect cans (roadside beautification or drop-site works best) or bring in pop-tops...

"I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I chose you" (John 15:15-16).Those who enter ministry often are surprised at the fee...

For this game you will need several large piles of leaves. (Hint: use the prep for this game as an opportunity to do a service project or rake up your church lawn leaves!) You also will need a leaf rake and a m...

"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things" (Philippians 4:...

This was one of those spur-of-the-moment games a group of friends and I invented several years ago during church camp. It can be used for any game that uses a ball (softball, basketball, etc.), but vo...

For this game you will need a supply of Fruit Rollups and various-shaped gummy candies. Divide the group into two teams, and provide a supply of the rollups and gummies to each team. This game works best with s...

Kurt JohnstonSimply Youth/Group, 2012, DVD, $19.99This interactive DVD by Kurt Johnston (Student Ministries Leader at Saddleback Church) is just plain fun and will appeal to the junior high kid in everyone.&nbs...

Brian H. CosbyP&R Publishing, 2012, 160 pp., $12.99Now and again we encounter a book that has transformative potential for youth ministry—or perhaps enough depth and backbone to create a discussion...

Cy TymonyAndrews McMeel, 2011, 160 pp., $12.99, AndrewsMcMeel.comAny youth leader who has dreamed of uses for the junk drawer at home or desk drawer filled with paper clips and batteries will love Super Sn...

Steven R. & Celestia G. Tracy with Kristi Ickes GarrisonZondervan/Youth Specialties, 2011, 192 pp., $ 14.99At one time or another, every youth pastor or youth leader has asked, "Is there a book I could give...