If you’re party is already planned, that’s ok, maybe this list will spark something for next year or give you a chance to level up this years Christmas party. Let’s get into it. Q1: In house our outreach? Is this party something just for your students or are you encouraging them to bring friends? Is…
One of my favorite things to plan in youth ministry is the youth Christmas Party. It’s a highlight of the year as well as a tremendous community builder. Here’s my ultimate checklist for planing a successful Christmas Party for teenagers. When should I schedule the youth Christmas Party? The earlier the better. My sweet spot…
There are so many National Day of This and Something Something Day of that and it’s time youth ministries started benefitting from it. These are the best days, I think, youth ministries can take advantage of if your youth meetings fall on a Wednesday, like mine but you can always look at the day before…
I have played hundreds of games with youth groups, camp groups, retreat groups and more (I have a playlist here if you actually want to see some of them) and I thought about what a burden games are to those who don’t enjoy them or who feel chained to them. First, you don’t have to…
To get games like this in your inbox, be sure to subscribe to the Youth Ministry Round Up newsletter. Here’s another version of bobbing for candy canes Have a balcony in your church? How many points for row 6? Candy Cane Toss. Grab your inflatable Candy Canes Here Inflatable Candy Cane Hockey. There is no…
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Do you want to play games with your students when you get back together but are worried about social distancing? Here are five games that are fun regardless of distance. To get more games, videos and articles in your inbox, click to subscribe Reverse Charades Have a team to get up and see how many…
This list is not exhaustive and I am sure I have left off a few things, but I think I nailed some common game supplies every youth pastor needs in case of an emergency. It’s my belief, that in an age of screens, students still need interaction with one another and these supplies foster games…
This post is part of my 16 Game Supplies Every Youth Ministry Must Have series. Be sure to visit and check out the other 15. Thanks for stopping by and checking out my glow in the dark night ideas page. Glow in the dark night are so much fun and work great for Lock Ins,…
Welcome or welcome back! Thanks for stopping by to check out some of my choice balloon games for youth ministry. This post is part of my 16 Game Supplies Every Youth Ministry Must Have series. Be sure to visit and check out the other 15. There are literally hundreds of games you can play with…
