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72 | Our Numbers Are Declining! What Should I Do?
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Use It! Children’s Ministry Referral
Refer a Friend to the Use It! Children’s Ministry Newsletter! Empower the children’s ministry leaders in your life to thrive! If they choose to subscribe, every two weeks we’ll del
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71 | Should I Plan an Event with Another Youth Pastor?
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70 | How Can I Be More Creative in Youth Ministry?
Episode Notes: In this episode of the Youth Ministry Answers podcast, Kenny and Elle to talk about how to be (and stay) creative in youth ministry. Creativity in Youth Ministry Don
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A Little Bit MORE About Us!
Description: Kenny and Elle share their stories and how they got involved in youth ministry. Links: Grow Youth Ministry Curriculum We Need Your Help: Did you like what you heard? P
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UPDATE! From Stuff You Can Use
Description: Kenny and Elle give some updates on what’s happening at Stuff You Can Use. Links: Grow Curriculum: growcurriculum.org We Need Your Help: Did you like what you heard? P
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Book Reviews Parent
BOOK REVIEWS BY YOU! Over the last couple of years we’ve seen the number (and quality) of youth ministry related podcasts sky rocket, and so we decided to create this list to help
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Top 10 Camp Speakers
TOP 10 CAMP SPEAKERS Over the last couple of years we’ve seen the number (and quality) of youth ministry related podcasts sky rocket, and so we decided to create this list to help
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Student Cell Phone Basket: Use It! Newsletter Idea Spotlight (Wes Buckley)
This week’s idea spotlight is from Wes Buckley, Student Pastor at Truro Anglican Church in Fairfax, VA. Student cell phone use can be a distraction and barrier to relationship buil
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Host Youth Group in Your Home: Use It! Newsletter Idea Spotlight (Thomas Osterkamp)
This week’s idea spotlight is from Thomas Osterkamp, Pastor at Good News Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids, IA. Have you ever wanted to host youth group in your home? This change of s
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Youth Group Prayer Pilgrimage: Use It! Newsletter Idea Spotlight (Austin MacKintosh)
This week’s idea spotlight is from Austin MacKintosh, Student Ministry Director at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, TX. The Prayer Pilgrimage is a youth group prayer activity desig
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Snowball Fight Icebreaker: Idea Spotlight
IDEA SPOTLIGHT: This idea comes from Ryan Gilliam, who is the Youth Minister at Combined Gospel Christian Fellowship in Jacksonville, FL. “Snowball Fight” is meant to be a large yo
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How To Love Someone You Don’t Like: Idea Spotlight
IDEA SPOTLIGHT: This idea comes from Neil Redenbaugh and Corrie Haffly. Neil is a youth pastor from First Baptist Church in Davis, CA, and Corrie is a volunteer youth worker in the
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MailChimp For Youth Ministry
MailChimp is an incredible free tool that we believe can really help you communicate more effectively with students, volunteers, and parents. In this tutorial Kenny Campbell from S
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How to Take Your Summer Mission Trip to the Next Level
We love the team at Experience Mission and their heart for helping youth workers make their summer mission trips more awesome. Have you ever wondered how to take your summer missio
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69 | A More Strategic Missions Trip For Your Youth Ministry
Description: Chris Clum joins Kenny and Elle to talk about developing a more strategic missions trip for your youth ministry. Links: Experience Mission: experiencemission.org Grow
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68 | Protecting Your Family From Your Youth Ministry
Description: Sandra Stanley joins Kenny and Elle to talk about protecting your family from your youth ministry. Links: Experience Mission: experiencemission.org Grow Youth Ministry
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67 | How To Rest From Youth Ministry
Description: April Diaz joins Kenny and Elle to talk about resting from youth ministry. Links: Experience Mission: experiencemission.org Grow Your Youth Ministry Online Conference
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66 | 4 Tips For Rookie Youth Workers in Youth Ministry
Description: Brian Aaby joins Kenny and Elle to talk about 4 tips for rookie youth workers in youth ministry. Links: Experience Mission: experiencemission.org Grow Youth Ministry C
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65 | Live! At The National Youth Workers Convention
Description: Zac Workun and Chad Higgins join Kenny and Elle live at the National Youth Workers Convention. Links: Experience Mission: experiencemission.org Grow Youth Ministry Cur
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64 | How To Develop A Scope And Sequence For Your Youth Ministry
Description: Dallas (a youth pastor in South Carolina) wants to know why it’s so important to have a scope and sequence for your sermons and how to develop one that works for your
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63 | Navigating Tragedy With Teenagers In Your Youth Ministry
Description: Adam Mashni joins Kenny and Elle to talk about navigating students through tragedy in youth ministry. When the news is filled with stories of tragedy, violence, and tr
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3 New Games from The Middle School Ministry Campference
There are plenty of reasons why The Middle School Ministry Campference is one of the most incredible events for youth workers ever created, but here’s a big one . . . because the i
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62 | Engaging Students In Scripture In Your Youth Ministry
Description: Lindsey Gorveatte joins Kenny and Elle to talk about engaging students in scripture in youth ministry. Links: Grow Youth Ministry Curriculum Notes: BIBLE ENGAGEMENT ST
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The Key to Creating Momentum in Your Youth Ministry
Momentum is kind of a big deal in youth ministry, isn’t it? Momentum is the thing that keeps students . . . excited. engaged. coming back. inviting friends. As youth pastors, it se
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Fifteen Minutes With Frank
Fifteen Minutes With Frank Visit Their Website | View on iTunes Want to grow as a Youth Worker but don’t have a ton of time? Spend 15 minutes with Frank each week as he talks about
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When you gonna be a real Pastor?
When you gonna be a real Pastor? Visit Their Website | View on iTunes A podcast focused on Youth Ministry at all levels. From Pastors to Parents, from Vocational to Volunteer, from
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PICTIONARY: Youth Group Games
Quick Overview: This is a fun way to use the whole room while also keeping a high level of anticipation and excitement. It’s classic pictionary that everyone loves but on a larger
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61 | How to Set Up A Small Group Leader Coaching System In Your Youth Ministry
Description: Jack (Ft. Worth, TX) is wondering how to implement a coaching system for his small group leaders. In this episode, Kenny and Elle share what they’ve learned about […]
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POISON CHAIR : Youth Group Games
Quick Overview: A classic youth group game that is just down right fun! Oh and remember don’t touch the chair!!Supplies You’ll Need: 1. People. You need people to play. 2. Chairs.
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FOUR WAY TRAFFIC JAM: Youth Group Games
Quick Overview: A 4 team, 4 corner game in which students race across the room in various ways.Supplies You’ll Need: 1. At least 4 people. 2. A room with 4 Corners. 3. A list of fu
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BOTTLE FLIP MOVE UP: Youth Group Games
Quick Overview: An upfront or whole group race in which players must land a successful bottle flip in order to move closer to the finish line.Supplies You’ll Need: 1. Water Bottles
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EGG HUNT: Youth Group Games
Quick Overview: You do the math; Stockings, eggs and pool noodles, how could this not be amazing! This is most likely an outdoor game but if you lay enough tarp down I’m sure you c
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MOVE UP DAY: Youth Group Games
Quick Overview: As school is just around the corner or just started, why not make a big deal of all the students that are moving up into your ministry. We have 5th grade students j
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BIRDIE ON A PERCH : Youth Group Games
Quick Overview: A great game to play with a bunch of people. It always helps getting to know new people when you bump into them and push them out of the way in good competitive fas
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CANDY CANE NOSER: Youth Group Games
Quick Overview: Who is ready for Christmas in July?! Get your youth group excited with a Christmas game that is both challenging and funny. Thanks to @youthministryideas for this o
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TRAFFIC JAM: Youth Group Games
Quick Overview: Want to get everyone moving? Want to have controlled chaos? Want a great game for your youth group? Well check this game out from @brave.youth!!Supplies You’ll Need
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TUBE BLOW: Youth Group Games
Quick Overview: A great game from @rockjr.high that will be sure to get your students excited and on the edge of their seats. Get ready to get messy and have a ton of fun!Supplies
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HOLY BUCKETS: Youth Group Games
Quick Overview: A great game to play outside on a warm summer day! Get ready for some Holy Buckets. This is a game some may think is a little gross but will prove to be very entert
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POWDER BALLOONS: Youth Group Games
Quick Overview: “Powder Balloons” is another one of the many great youth group games from our friend @youthministryideas. Watch as anticipation fills the room only to erupt into ex