"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son" (John 3:16).Youth ministry is tough because we often are called to love unloveable kids. Many years ago in my first youth ministry job, I disc...

For this game you will need various-sized empty cardboard boxes, wrapping paper, scissors and tape. Divide the group into two teams for this relay-style game.Give each team a small-, medium- and large-size...

"Now the body is not made up of one part, but of many" (1 Corinthians 12:14).When I was in college, I had a friend who was a pre-med student. In one corner of his apartment hung a full-sized plastic skeleton, c...

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

Daniel then said to the king, 'My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths so that they would not hurt me' (Dan. 6:21-22, NRSV).The story of Daniel and the Lions' Den is one of the most memorable children'...

Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much (Luke 16:10, NIV).One summer during my college years, I worked f...

As for me and my household...we will serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15)There are many ways we demonstrate faithfulness to God, but not all of these actions are related to our ministries. Yes, it is important to...

This is a fun and energetic game that you can use post-Thanksgiving.Before your group meeting, create two headbands (sweat bands work best) that have pedometers attached to them. Allowing each member in the you...

This game is a wonderful group-builder and an outreach.Invite each teen to bring a can of food to the meeting. (Make sure you have at least 50 cans of food for this game). Dividing the group into two teams...

And the three men fell down, bound, into the blazing fire (Dan. 3:23, NRSV).Bring a group of youth leaders together and they will often describe ministry as "in the trenches," "spiritual warfare" or as "the fie...