Games & Icebreakers Games to play in your youth ministry. Please use discretion, common sense, and all safety precautions as you decide what activities, programs, events and discussions you are going to do. You must understand the possibility of unforeseen hazards and know the inherent possibility of risk.
Sudden Impact (Sep 3, 2010 at 6:07 AM) - Make a list of your friends and pray for them daily.
Listen to Lisa (Aug 31, 2010 at 7:30 PM) - Often my greatest times of worship occurs outside the church building.
Outreach Ideas (Aug 26, 2010 at 2:50 PM) - With school back in session, it would be a great time to start a reading ministry.
Youth Ministry (Aug 25, 2010 at 6:31 AM) - Simple thoughts for working with teens.
Teaching Tips (Aug 19, 2010 at 7:53 PM) - Contacting every student every week is vital to your ministry.
Listen to Lisa (Aug 18, 2010 at 6:37 AM) - There are times when I take on too much and try to hard too make things happen.
Twilight Zone (Aug 18, 2010 at 6:27 AM) - Just because we are Christians and ministers does not mean that we will float through life without a few personal crises.
Daily Bible Readings (Aug 12, 2010 at 5:15 AM) - Words that hurt (teasing, rumors and gossip)
Devotionals (Aug 5, 2010 at 3:02 PM) - Do You Worship an Idol?
Sudden Impact (Aug 4, 2010 at 5:15 AM) - We praise God in many different ways.
Spiritual Growth Zone (Jul 29, 2010 at 8:29 PM) - Tips to help teens with anger problems.
Teaching Tips (Jul 27, 2010 at 3:36 PM) - Often the least said is the best said.
Twilight Zone (Jul 12, 2010 at 7:02 PM) - Our major focus in youth ministry is to help our teens get to heaven.
Thank Your Youth Ministry Volunteers (Jul 10, 2010 at 5:35 AM) - It is often hard to come up with ways to show appreciation to those who lay-it-on-the-line for you each week. I hope the following helps get you started. Be creative and add to this list and pass it on to your friends.
Sudden Impact (Jul 8, 2010 at 7:53 PM) - Stop and think about how you would react if you were a parent.
Listen to Lisa (Jul 6, 2010 at 5:56 PM) - I'm not a big fan of confrontation.
Youth Ministry Mission (Jul 6, 2010 at 4:24 AM) - Youth Ministry helps Students to "Go ...."
More than ever, young people are willing to be stretched, used, and challenged to step out of their comfort zones. Mission Trips and Service Projects are very important.
Devotionals (Jul 1, 2010 at 6:49 AM) - What is faith all about?
Acts Questions (Jun 29, 2010 at 6:27 AM) - Digging into Acts 14 and 15.
Dawn until Dusk (Jun 24, 2010 at 9:26 PM) - Everyday we need to ask questions about ourselves and our ministry.
Youth Ministry (Jun 22, 2010 at 7:30 PM) - A bar of iron just looks worthless.
Teaching Tips (Jun 17, 2010 at 5:20 AM) - It's the first minute that counts
Twilight Zone (Jun 10, 2010 at 8:03 PM) - Develop
Student Leaders
On
numerous occasions I have sat with youth ministers who are
threatening
to leave their ministries. Their frustration levels were higher
than
they had ever been, and they could see no relief in sight.
Twilight Zone (Jun 10, 2010 at 7:58 PM) - On numerous occasions I have talked with youth ministers who have threatened to leave their ministries.
Sudden Impact (Jun 8, 2010 at 7:00 PM) - How many times have you let your tongue get you into trouble?
Devotionals (Jun 3, 2010 at 7:47 PM) - I thank God every time I remember you.
Listen to Lisa (Jun 1, 2010 at 8:01 PM) - Three friends and I recently began a study together.
Youth Ministry (May 28, 2010 at 5:03 AM) - A survey by James Patterson and Peter Kim.
Teaching Tips (May 26, 2010 at 6:10 AM) - A really good teacher should be a really good Christian.
Youth Ministry (May 20, 2010 at 7:01 AM) - How to Pray for Yourself and Your Teens.
Twilight Zone (May 18, 2010 at 7:25 PM) - Being a student of God's Word is vital to long-haul youth ministry.
Sudden Impact (May 13, 2010 at 7:35 PM) - Have you ever wondered what Heaven is really like?
Listen to Lisa (May 6, 2010 at 7:58 PM) - Struggling through the loss of a close friend.
Devotionals (May 5, 2010 at 2:38 PM) - This devotional is designed to help students learn that God wants us to obey Him, or parents and those in authority.
Acts 11-13 (Apr 30, 2010 at 5:48 AM) - More questions from Acts
Teaching Tips (Apr 22, 2010 at 7:35 PM) - Don't worry about the small things.
Youth Ministry (Apr 20, 2010 at 7:20 PM) - Parents are so valuable, use them.
Twilight Zone (Apr 15, 2010 at 7:31 PM) - There is but one way to be successful in youth ministry for a long time and that is to strive everyday to live a Christ-like lifestyle.
Listen to Lisa (Apr 13, 2010 at 7:57 PM) - I have nothing against Earth Day, although I do think it has become commercialized.
Daily Bible Readings (Apr 8, 2010 at 7:38 PM) - Readings on anger and bitterness.
Sudden Impact (Apr 6, 2010 at 8:39 PM) - Be really careful with what you put into your minds.
Devotionals (Apr 1, 2010 at 7:15 PM) - Show respect for those who labor among you.
Parenting Tip (Mar 30, 2010 at 7:30 PM) - Do you really want to make a difference in the life of your church and your future youth group?
Teaching Tips (Mar 25, 2010 at 7:32 PM) - Using memory devices is a great way to help your group recall what you have taught.
Youth Ministry (Mar 23, 2010 at 7:37 PM) - It might be humorous, it might be very true.
Outreach Ideas (Mar 18, 2010 at 7:02 PM) - Many, many older people would love to be ministered to by teens.
Sudden Impact (Mar 14, 2010 at 10:37 AM) - Try physical and spiritual exercise everyday for a month and see what happens.
Twilight Zone (Mar 11, 2010 at 9:20 PM) - Day after day each one of them wondered if he would live to see another day so
he could do the same thing over again tomorrow.
Daily Bible Readings (Mar 9, 2010 at 8:00 PM) - Our teens love to be entertained, what does the Bible say about it?
Listen to Lisa (Mar 4, 2010 at 9:05 PM) - As much as I enjoy traveling, I'm not sure I would have enjoyed taking a journey with the Israelites.
Devotional (Mar 2, 2010 at 8:04 PM) - Help students understand the importance of setting a good example for others to follow.
Games & Icebreakers (Feb 25, 2010 at 8:18 PM) - This egg joke is a blast and something your teens will remember for a long time.
Parenting (Feb 23, 2010 at 7:36 PM) - Get these verses into the hands of the parents of your teens. They are to encourage parents to parent with the end in mind.
Acts Questions (Feb 19, 2010 at 6:59 AM) - Bible study questions from Acts 10.
Twilight Zone (Feb 16, 2010 at 8:30 PM) - Long haul youth ministry brings an abundance of blessings.
Sudden Impact (Feb 11, 2010 at 8:24 PM) - We live in a microwave society, everything has to be done now.
Daily Bible Readings (Feb 9, 2010 at 8:44 PM) - Your teens need to know about fasting.
Devotionals (Feb 4, 2010 at 9:23 PM) - Respect those who labor among you.
Listen to Lisa (Feb 2, 2010 at 8:48 PM) - Peace I leave you; my peace I give you.
Teen Leadership Webinar (Feb 2, 2010 at 1:38 PM) - Click here to watch the replay of the webinar on teen leadership
Games & Icebreakers (Jan 28, 2010 at 9:03 PM) - These three games are just plain fun.
Youth Ministry (Jan 26, 2010 at 9:56 PM) - Most parents want to be involved in your youth ministry so use their talents.
Outreach Ideas (Jan 21, 2010 at 9:32 PM) - Reach out to the single moms and senior saints in your church and surrounding neighborhood.
Teaching Tip (Jan 19, 2010 at 3:54 PM) - One of the greatest parts of working with teens is teaching them about God and His love for us.
Twilight Zone (Jan 14, 2010 at 7:29 PM) - Using good judgment is vital in any occupation, especially in youth ministry.
Daily Bible Readings (Jan 13, 2010 at 7:19 AM) - Inspirational Bible Readings for Teens
Discipleship 2010 (Jan 12, 2010 at 6:07 AM) - Replay of the discipleship 2010 webinar. -Jesus discipleship style. -10 tips for stronger discipleship -Ways to connect with teens - More!
Live Webinar: Discipleship 2010 (Jan 9, 2010 at 2:15 PM) - Join us Monday night...
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It's free for all who attend live. Zone Members if you miss it, not problem. We'll be posting it here in the site!
Blessings!
Paul
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Setting SMART GOALS (Jan 8, 2010 at 10:05 AM) - Here are some great ways for you to anchor your goals for the year. It's critical to stay focused and on fire. By plugging into God's direction our purpose and actions are aligned.
Leadership (Jan 8, 2010 at 10:01 AM) - This is the perfect time to teach a leadership series to your teens. This series from Nehemiah will help set the pace. Members click here. If you are not a member yet...
Sudden Impact (Jan 7, 2010 at 9:09 PM) - Temptation is anything that makes you want to turn away from what is right.
Devotionals (Jan 5, 2010 at 8:17 PM) - Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His great power.
Listen to Lisa (Dec 31, 2009 at 10:06 PM) - Jesus was the perfect example of someone whose life was in perfect balance.
Games and Icebreakers (Dec 29, 2009 at 5:21 PM) - Why not set a one month resolution instead of a one year resolution?
A Gift to My Youth Group (Dec 24, 2009 at 8:28 PM) - Christmas is a time of giving, so give them a gift they will cherish forever.
Twilight Zone (Dec 21, 2009 at 8:46 PM) - If you want to be in youth ministry for the long haul you will need to preserve your integrity.
Outreach Ideas (Dec 17, 2009 at 11:18 PM) - Christian teens can make a huge difference.
Devotionals (Dec 15, 2009 at 7:54 PM) - The purpose of this devotional is to get your group to study God's word and apply it to their lives.
Teaching Tips (Dec 12, 2009 at 8:53 AM) - Take a deep breath and lighten up a little.
Daily Bible Readings (Dec 6, 2009 at 6:17 AM) - If you want to get closer to God, get into His Word.
Sudden Impact (Dec 3, 2009 at 9:42 PM) - Today is just like any other Saturday, we all hang out at the mall.
Listen to Lisa (Dec 1, 2009 at 7:26 PM) - I love to read the Bible, especially those books that are chock-filled with hope and encouragement.
Youth Ministry (Nov 24, 2009 at 8:53 PM) - Just a few things I am thankful for.
Youth Ministry (Nov 24, 2009 at 8:48 PM) - 10 questions to ask yourself to help keep you on track.
Parenting (Nov 19, 2009 at 7:36 PM) - Joel just had his second son this week. I can tell you he is going to be a great dad.
Sudden Impact (Nov 17, 2009 at 8:06 PM) - Everybody picks on Janie.
Uprooted (Nov 10, 2009 at 5:43 PM) - Do you ever wonder what God has in store for you?
Count Your Many Blessings (Nov 5, 2009 at 9:33 PM) - Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
ABC'S of Youth Ministry (Nov 3, 2009 at 7:12 AM) - Just follow the alphabet to enhance your youth ministry.
Youth Ministry (Oct 29, 2009 at 7:30 PM) - This has been a terrible week at one of our local Christian schools.
Teaching Tips (Oct 27, 2009 at 7:28 PM) - He did not use his Bible and not one person in the class had one.
Send Brag Notes (Oct 23, 2009 at 7:16 PM) - I have never known a parent who does not want to hear good things about their teen.
Wednesday Class (Oct 21, 2009 at 2:23 PM) - Teen Life Ministries
By Paul Evans and Al Millergren
www.TeenLifeMinistries.com
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We just got back from our staff retreat.
It was a great time away to help us refocus and refresh. We spent a
lot of time in prayer and worship to help us all work together as a
team.
But you know what?
Wednesday night is here again!
Youth Ministry Monday MAXimizer (Oct 19, 2009 at 5:59 AM) -
Al and I are spending the next 2.5 days on a church staff retreat.
About once a year we get away as a team to refocus and refresh.
We ALL need that.
Our youth groups need retreats.
Our leadership teams need retreats.
Our families need retreats.
Even Jesus needed retreats.
Devotionals (Oct 15, 2009 at 7:55 PM) - Good People Have Problems Too
Quiet Time (Oct 13, 2009 at 7:48 PM) - Love your child too much to loose them!
Daily Bible Readings (Oct 7, 2009 at 9:27 PM) - Getting them into the Word daily.
Listen to Lisa (Oct 6, 2009 at 8:37 PM) - There is absolutely nothing too hard for God.
Jesus' Pattern (Oct 3, 2009 at 5:36 AM) -
Luke 6: 12One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to
pray, and spent the night praying to God. 13When morning came, he
called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also
designated apostles:
Mark 1: 35Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus
got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he
prayed.
Sudden Impact (Oct 1, 2009 at 6:47 AM) - Frank and Debbie have been seeing each other for the past six months.
Acts Chapter 8 (Sep 29, 2009 at 7:37 PM) - Bible Study Questions from Acts 8
Promote Staff Unity (Sep 23, 2009 at 5:40 AM) - How many times have you seen a minister or ministry destroyed because the staff members could not get along?
Youth Ministry Sample Pack (Aug 26, 2009 at 1:02 PM) - Here's a sample pack Al and I put together for you.
It includes...
Beatitudes lesson 6 Outline Handout PowerPoint Small group guide Devotional Quiet Time Sudden Impact Teaching Tip
Acts Study Questins (Aug 25, 2009 at 8:38 PM) - Stephen's Speech to the Sanhedrin
Acts Study Questions (Aug 25, 2009 at 8:35 PM) - Complaining widows being neglected.
Twilight Zone (Aug 20, 2009 at 5:39 PM) - We are really blessed to be able to minister to teens. Thank God for gifting us with the ability to serve.
Teaching Tips (Aug 18, 2009 at 8:01 PM) - We are always looking for teaching tips, what about student tips?
Create an Advisory Board (Jul 9, 2009 at 8:42 PM) - You will not be very effective or last very long if you use the Lone Ranger plan for youth ministry.
Daily Bible Readings (Jun 16, 2009 at 8:58 PM) - Encourage your teens to study God's Word.
Teaching Tips (Jun 11, 2009 at 7:53 PM) - While teaching teens there are things we should do and things we should not do.
Sudden Impact (Jun 9, 2009 at 8:03 PM) - You met Todd a couple years ago during your sophmore orientation day at school.
Saving the Earth (Jun 4, 2009 at 7:03 PM) - I have nothing against Earth Day but it has become so commercialized.
Acts Bible Study Questions (Jun 4, 2009 at 6:19 AM) - Use these Bible study questions from Act 1 to challenge your teens.
Devotional on Obedience (Jun 2, 2009 at 8:45 PM) - This devotional is designed to help teens learn that God wants us to obey Him, our parents and those in authority.
10 Teen Leadership Mistakes (May 28, 2009 at 7:36 PM) - Teens often make mistakes when they begin the leadership process.
Devotionals (May 26, 2009 at 8:06 PM) - Are You Responsible?
Youth Ministry (May 21, 2009 at 7:31 PM) - Counseling is something that all youth ministers will deal with, be prepared.
Teaching Tips (May 19, 2009 at 7:32 PM) - Teaching tips for volunteers
Outreach Idea (May 14, 2009 at 7:07 PM) - Reach the families in your community.
Daily Bible Readings (May 12, 2009 at 7:27 PM) - Challenge your group to get into the Word daily.
Publish a Family Newsletter (May 7, 2009 at 7:25 PM) - One of the best tools for communications is a family newsletter.
Do We Blame God? (May 5, 2009 at 7:37 PM) - I have problems, do I need to blame God?
The Lord Will Provide (Apr 30, 2009 at 8:09 PM) - I still don't know how and when God is going to handle my problems but I know He will.
Desire (Apr 23, 2009 at 7:11 PM) - The first sin of humanity was not an action, but a choice.
Pray Your Ministry Through the Summer (Apr 21, 2009 at 5:19 PM) - We spend our time planning, packing and preparing for the summer but we often forget praying.
Important Interview Questions (Apr 16, 2009 at 7:39 PM) - Don't be afraid to ask questions of your own during the interview process.
Daily Bible Readings (Apr 14, 2009 at 7:29 PM) - Cut, paste and send to your teens. Encourage them to be in the Word daily.
Bring Others to Jesus (Apr 9, 2009 at 6:43 AM) - Many of our students need to be encouraged to take their spiritual lives to the next level.
The Doubters (Apr 8, 2009 at 2:17 PM) - Sometimes it is good to know that you are not the only doubter around.
Easter Resources (Apr 8, 2009 at 1:09 PM) - Teen Life Ministries
Paul Evans & Al Millergren, Ph.D.
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Here are some quick links to a few Easter related resources
inside the Youth Ministry Zone:
Easter Backgrounds 7 backgrounds to use in your youth ministry for Easter.
Connect Your Easter Service We all love a good story.
To Pray or Not To Pray (Apr 2, 2009 at 8:01 PM) - Do I pray or not? What will my friends think?
What is Sexting? (Mar 26, 2009 at 8:12 PM) - Sexting is sex plus texting.
Resolving Conflict (Mar 24, 2009 at 8:31 PM) - Get ready! We often face conflict in youth ministry.
Know Your Students Well (Mar 19, 2009 at 8:12 PM) - Knowing your students will be a pretty hard task since you only see them about an hour a week.
Daily Bible Readings (Mar 17, 2009 at 7:49 PM) - Study the Word daily to show yourselves approved unto God.
Daily Bible Readings (Mar 17, 2009 at 7:49 PM) - Study the Word daily to show yourselves approved unto God.
Make Ministry Adjustments (Mar 12, 2009 at 6:11 AM) - From the time I was in my twenties until now in my fifties, I have made many major adjustments in my youth ministry.
Dying to Self (Mar 10, 2009 at 1:24 PM) - Dying to self sounds great and noble in theory, but in reality is quite painful.
What Do I Do? (Mar 5, 2009 at 9:11 PM) - Stephanie has been your friend since first grade.
All About Me!! (Mar 3, 2009 at 9:06 PM) - Watch and NFL game and you will see what we mean.
Youth Ministry (Feb 26, 2009 at 8:32 PM) - Never focus on what you are going through but what you are going to.
The 'Am I Spiritually Stagant' Test (Feb 24, 2009 at 9:10 PM) - I was on a retreat this past weekend with our youth group and one of our youth ministers challenged us with three or four questions which she called the "slump test". Use it for yourself and your teens and even their parents.
Outreach Ideas (Feb 19, 2009 at 9:40 PM) - Free car wash for faculty and staff and custodian appreciation day.
Teaching Tips (Feb 17, 2009 at 9:21 PM) - Share your lessons-Keep a spare.
Daily Bible Readings (Feb 12, 2009 at 9:33 PM) - Encourage your teens to be in the Word everyday.
Sudden Impact (Feb 11, 2009 at 7:03 AM) - Stephanie has been your best friend since first grade.
Peace, Perfect Peace (Feb 5, 2009 at 8:27 PM) - Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you.
Accepting Help (Feb 5, 2009 at 1:40 PM) - TEEN LIFE MINISTRIES
Paul Evans
Al Millergren, Ph.D.
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New for Zone Members:
Lessons from an Ant http://tinyurl.com/c2j6tg
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Thank You Al and Paul. I simply looooove your hard work and
dedication to the youth all over the country. It makes my job so
much easier in preparing an age appropriate lesson for our youth
and mostly grabbing their interest and attention. May God richly
bless you in all your endeavors as you advance the Kingdom of God.
Lesson from an Ant (Feb 3, 2009 at 8:53 PM) - One morning I wasted nearly an hour watching a tiny ant carry a huge feather across my back terrace.
Daniel's Secret to Staying Strong (Jan 28, 2009 at 1:37 PM) - Last time we talked about Joshua's source of strength.
This one relates to Daniel...
"Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he
went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward
Jerusalem.
Joshua's Secret Strength (Jan 28, 2009 at 1:29 PM) - Why were Joshua and Caleb so bold?
Why did they stand firm against the other ten who spied out the
promised land with them?
I've got no clue about Caleb, but the Word gives us a hint about
Joshua...
"Joshua son of Nun, who had been Moses' aide since youth..." Numbers
11:28
Moses' example impacted Joshua.
Food Bank Drive (Jan 27, 2009 at 9:30 PM) - A great idea for any size youth group.
Be Prepared (Jan 22, 2009 at 8:04 PM) - The Boy Scout motto is Be Prepared and we certainly should be when facing the evil one.
Teaching Tip (Jan 20, 2009 at 9:26 PM) - Preparing your class in advance might be more beneficial than you think.
Using Parents in Student Ministry (Jan 15, 2009 at 8:56 PM) - Use parents in ministry as much as possible. Most parents really want to help.
Daily Bible Readings (Jan 13, 2009 at 9:51 PM) - Cut, paste and send to your group. Challenge them to spend the month of February in the Word.
How Do I Answer? (Jan 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM) - A friend of yours, who is a classmate and in your Sunday school class, asks if he can talk with you.
Being a Good Team Leader (Jan 1, 2009 at 7:25 PM) -
As a youth worker we are either volunteers or work with volunteers. Whatever the case, we need to put together a team and train them to lead our teens in their relationship with God and His Son.
Below are listed a few suggestions to help get you become a great team leader, if you are not already one.
Keep in mind: You can learn leadership skills.
Teaching Tip (Dec 30, 2008 at 12:45 PM) - It is very important that our student's see us living our spiritual lives and not talking about how we live our spiritual lives.
free online resources for youth ministry.
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