Every day is, or should be, Thanksgiving, but for teens it’s sometimes hard to be thankful during tough circumstances. So, what can you do to remind them of why they should be thankful? It starts with getting them out self-pity and getting their minds on others instead of themselves. Here are some ideas/projects/crafts that will…
Planning local service projects for your ministry? These tips will help you get started. Local service projects for your teenagers can be a chance to embrace the “mission” without the “trip”. It’s using your own backyard as the setting for an intersection of discipleship and service, in a way that can build long-term relationships between…
I asked, on Instagram @thedproject, what questions do you have about youth ministery and Matt had a great question, How do you partner with local schools (especially when they’re meeting virtually)? My wife, who is a former school teacher and is currently the CEO of a Boys and Girls Club, came up with a few…
Every youth meeting where you’ve invited guests, you have the chance to add one, or more, of them as a part of your tribe. Yes, you want them to know and receive Christ on night one of their visit, but it may take a guest time to know, understand and respond to the Holy Spirit.…
I have recently finished putting together the four week series The Hunger and Thirst Games for public consumption. The four week outreach will help draw new kids to your youth ministry and connect Christ and culture to reach kids where they are at. I will be adding a few nuggets to make the outreach even…
