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Articles and training to use in your youth ministry.

Sub-Categories: Parenting, Character Builder Series, Devotionals, Out Reach Ideas, Games & Icebreakers, backgrounds, Teen2Teen, Daily Bible Readings, Quiet Time, Sudden Impact, Listen to Lisa, Movie Clip Discussion, Tip of the Week, E-Ministry, Discussion Sheets, MAXimizer Archives, Youth Ministry, It's Wednesday
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These resources are for you as a youth leader. They're designed to help you grow spiritually and to help with youth ministry training. We have to remember to take care of our own souls as we care for our youth group.

Sub-Categories: Spiritual Growth Zone, Webinars, Twilight Zone, Teaching Tips, Dawn Till Dusk
Total Items: 184




Sudden Impact (Nov 1, 2012 at 6:13 AM) - Honesty Pays Great Dividends

Listen to Lisa (Nov 1, 2012 at 6:08 AM) - Count Blessings

Listen to Lisa (Sep 28, 2012 at 5:23 AM) - Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Sudden Impact (Sep 7, 2012 at 6:46 AM) - Do Not Worship Your Possessions

Listen to Lisa (Sep 4, 2012 at 2:57 PM) - Count Blessings

Teaching Tips (Aug 27, 2012 at 7:11 PM) - Just have fun

Daily Bible Readings (Aug 24, 2012 at 7:01 AM) - Christian Attributes

It's Wednesday (Aug 14, 2012 at 1:16 PM) - Dealing with Materialism

Sudden Impact (Aug 9, 2012 at 5:47 PM) - Be An Encourager

It's Wednesday (Aug 7, 2012 at 6:26 AM) - Friends Can Change Your Life

Listen to Lisa (Aug 2, 2012 at 5:58 PM) - Should I Stay or Should I Go

It's Wednesday (Jul 31, 2012 at 4:38 PM) - The Roller Coaster Ride

Outreach Idea (Jul 26, 2012 at 11:07 AM) - Adopt a Grandparent

It's Wednesday (Jul 24, 2012 at 1:13 PM) - My Top Priority Is

Daily Bible Readings (Jul 19, 2012 at 12:03 PM) - Christian Fellowship

Listen to Lisa (Jul 12, 2012 at 5:40 PM) - A Little Refreshment

It's Wednesday (Jul 10, 2012 at 6:27 AM) - I Just Want To Be Accepted

Sudden Impact (Jul 5, 2012 at 4:51 PM) - Bullying Never Pays

It' Wednesday (Jul 3, 2012 at 5:09 AM) - Will Anger Separate Me From God?

It's Wednesday (Jun 26, 2012 at 6:22 AM) - I Really Want To Be Passionate

Daily Bible Readings (Jun 21, 2012 at 6:00 AM) - Choosing a Mate

It's Wednesday (Jun 19, 2012 at 5:01 AM) - How Good Am I At Showing Mercy?

Outreach Idea (Jun 14, 2012 at 5:41 PM) - Back to School Bash

It's Wednesday (Jun 12, 2012 at 5:35 AM) - How Am I Really Doing?

Sudden Impact (Jun 8, 2012 at 6:14 AM) - Make Wise Choices

It's Wednesday (Jun 4, 2012 at 5:41 PM) - It's Wednesday, Do You Hear the Call?

Listen to Lisa (May 31, 2012 at 9:19 PM) - And a One and a Two...

Twilight Zone (May 25, 2012 at 6:33 AM) - Humility Pays Great Dividends

Devotional (May 23, 2012 at 7:00 AM) - Will You Do What Daniel Did? Just Say No!

Daily Bible Readings (May 15, 2012 at 1:04 PM) - Choices

Teaching Tip (May 11, 2012 at 6:52 AM) - Be Willing to Learn

Outreach Idea (May 8, 2012 at 7:12 PM) - School Supply Month

Listen to Lisa (May 3, 2012 at 6:39 AM) - Comparisons

Sudden Impact (Apr 30, 2012 at 5:48 AM) - Use Your Time Wisely

Outreach Idea (Apr 20, 2012 at 6:32 AM) - Hospital Visitation

Daily Bible Readings (Apr 17, 2012 at 4:11 PM) - Obey Parents

Teaching Tips (Apr 12, 2012 at 7:31 PM) - Go Outside

Listen to Lisa (Apr 11, 2012 at 7:55 AM) - Tracking

Sudden Impact (Apr 5, 2012 at 3:30 PM) - Take Care of Your Body

Devotionals (Apr 3, 2012 at 7:20 AM) - Work and You Will Not Go Hungry

Outreach Idea (Mar 29, 2012 at 8:38 PM) - Nose Paint-Off Contest

Teaching Tips (Mar 23, 2012 at 6:52 AM) - Help! I Want to Teach

Twilight Zone (Mar 20, 2012 at 5:22 PM) - Use Your Knee Mail

Combat Zone (Mar 16, 2012 at 6:34 AM) - ABC's of Youth Ministry

Daily Bible Readings (Mar 13, 2012 at 5:17 PM) - Cheating

Outreach Idea (Mar 8, 2012 at 10:06 PM) - Wild and Wacky Talent Show

Sudden Impact (Mar 6, 2012 at 5:06 PM) - Put Your Trust In Him

Listen to Lisa (Mar 1, 2012 at 8:07 PM) - Offering

Games & Ice Breakers (Feb 24, 2012 at 6:05 AM) - Getting to Know You/M&M Name Game

Devotionals (Feb 21, 2012 at 2:55 PM) - How God Answers Prayers

Twilight Zone (Feb 16, 2012 at 7:53 PM) - Be a Goal Setter

Growing a Youth Ministry from Scratch (Feb 15, 2012 at 10:41 AM) -
Free Webinar for Zone Members

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Connect (Feb 15, 2012 at 10:39 AM) - Webinar replay on how to Connect with current students, fringe students and guests.
Click here to watch the replay. 

Daily Bible Readings for March (Feb 14, 2012 at 5:38 PM) - Causing Another to Stumble

Outreach Idea (Feb 9, 2012 at 7:39 PM) - Valentine Banquet

Sudden Impact (Feb 8, 2012 at 8:06 AM) - Work With Jesus

Teaching Tip (Feb 3, 2012 at 11:05 AM) - Don't be afraid to take a side road.

Listen to Lisa (Jan 31, 2012 at 8:09 PM) - Weekend Guilt

Games & Ice Breakers (Jan 26, 2012 at 5:13 PM) - Catch that Marshmallow

Twilight Zone (Jan 20, 2012 at 6:03 AM) - Beware of Sexual Temptations

Outreach Ideas (Jan 17, 2012 at 5:49 PM) - Senior Saint Game Day

Character Builder (Jan 13, 2012 at 6:44 AM) - Judge Not

Daily Bible Readings (Jan 11, 2012 at 6:31 AM) - Called by God

Sudden Impact (Jan 6, 2012 at 6:30 AM) - Let Your Light Shine

Listen to Lisa (Jan 4, 2012 at 6:57 AM) - Results

Outreach Idea (Dec 30, 2011 at 9:09 PM) - Taking Your Community for Jesus

Twilight Zone (Dec 27, 2011 at 8:28 PM) - Develop Parents as Counselors

DevotionalsDevotionals (Dec 23, 2011 at 6:52 AM) - A Living Sacrifice to God

4 Questions Part 4 (Dec 22, 2011 at 11:01 AM) -   20,000 Teens were surveyed on 4 questions…   1. What is your biggest challenge in growing deeper in your relationship with God?   2. What is your biggest regret in your relationship with God?   3.

4 Questions Part 3 (Dec 22, 2011 at 10:59 AM) -   20,000 Teens were surveyed on 4 questions…   1. What is your biggest challenge in growing deeper in your relationship with God?   2. What is your biggest regret in your relationship with God?   3.

4 Questions Part 2 (Dec 22, 2011 at 10:57 AM) -   1. What is your biggest challenge in growing deeper in your relationship with God?   2. What is your biggest regret in your relationship with God?   3. What is your biggest hope in your relationship with God?   4.

4 Questions part 1 (Dec 22, 2011 at 10:55 AM) -   20,000 Teens were surveyed on 4 questions…   1. What is your biggest challenge in growing deeper in your relationship with God?   2. What is your biggest regret in your relationship with God?   3.

Teaching Tips (Dec 20, 2011 at 3:08 PM) - Be Wise in Teaching Difficult Subjects

Daily Bible Readings (Dec 13, 2011 at 8:38 PM) - MORE Spiritual Blessings-New Testament Promises

Sudden Impact (Dec 8, 2011 at 8:56 PM) - You Are Salt and Light

Character Builder Series (Dec 6, 2011 at 2:21 PM) - Appreciation

Listen to Lisa (Dec 2, 2011 at 8:38 AM) - Waiting for a Change in Seasons

Games & Ice Breakers (Nov 29, 2011 at 12:52 PM) - Tic-Tac-Toe An Old Game With A New Twist

Listen to Lisa (Nov 24, 2011 at 7:22 AM) - Thanksgiving

Character Builder Series (Nov 22, 2011 at 5:22 PM) - Wisdom

Devotionals (Nov 18, 2011 at 6:22 AM) - Family Bible Study Ideas

Twilight Zone (Nov 15, 2011 at 4:21 PM) - Believe in Yourself and Your Ministry

Teaching Tips (Nov 11, 2011 at 6:06 AM) - Try New Things

Daily Bible Readings (Nov 9, 2011 at 6:45 AM) - MORE Spiritual Blessings

Listen to Lisa (Nov 3, 2011 at 5:03 PM) - Making a Great Life

Sudden Impact (Nov 1, 2011 at 7:19 PM) - Love Your Enemies

Games and Icebreakers (Oct 27, 2011 at 3:51 PM) - Forgiveness and Praise Balloon Time

Outreach Idea (Oct 26, 2011 at 6:01 AM) - Schoolhouse Outreach

Twilight Zone (Oct 20, 2011 at 5:59 AM) - Insist on a job description for long haul youth ministry.

Daily Bible Readings (Oct 18, 2011 at 6:18 AM) - Spiritual Blessings-New Testament Promises

Teaching Tips (Oct 13, 2011 at 8:10 PM) - Free Time Could Be Dangerous

Listen to Lisa (Oct 11, 2011 at 7:01 AM) - What's Up With You?

Sudden Impact (Oct 4, 2011 at 5:37 PM) - Do Not Worry About Money and Possessions

Character Builder Series (Oct 4, 2011 at 5:29 PM) - Trustworthy

Teaching Tips (Sep 29, 2011 at 6:48 AM) - Teach With Skits

Youth Ministry (Sep 27, 2011 at 4:58 PM) - 5 Ways To Use Parents in Your Youth Ministry

Games & Ice Breakers (Sep 22, 2011 at 8:18 PM) - Slow Motion Ping Pong

Twilight Zone (Sep 19, 2011 at 7:41 PM) - Insist On A Job Description

Daily Bible Readings (Sep 15, 2011 at 8:24 AM) - How To Treat Others

Teaching Tips (Sep 14, 2011 at 6:51 AM) - Remember Who You Are

Listen to Lisa (Sep 9, 2011 at 6:22 AM) - Formulas

Character Builder Series (Sep 6, 2011 at 12:37 PM) - Serving Others

Sudden Impact (Aug 31, 2011 at 7:17 PM) - Live a Joyful Life

Character Builder Series (Aug 30, 2011 at 1:47 PM) - Responsibility

Twilight Zone (Aug 25, 2011 at 5:05 PM) - Recycle, Recycle, Recycle

Character Builder Series (Aug 22, 2011 at 7:00 PM) - Reliability

Teaching Tips (Aug 18, 2011 at 7:21 PM) - Timing Is Key

Character Builder Series (Aug 16, 2011 at 2:39 PM) - Relationships

Daily Bible Readings (Aug 11, 2011 at 2:22 PM) - Verses on Sexuality

Sudden Impact (Aug 9, 2011 at 3:42 PM) - Have the Humility of Christ

Listen to Lisa (Aug 4, 2011 at 2:05 PM) - De-Cluttering

Character Builder Series (Aug 2, 2011 at 2:56 PM) - Obedience

Teaching (Jul 28, 2011 at 9:39 AM) - Mentoring

Character Builder Series (Jul 26, 2011 at 4:58 PM) - Loyalty

Listen to Lisa (Jul 21, 2011 at 12:27 PM) - Goal Setting

Character Builder (Jul 19, 2011 at 11:59 AM) - Honesty

Daily Bible Readings (Jul 14, 2011 at 4:58 PM) - Miracles of Jesus

Character Builders (Jul 12, 2011 at 4:36 PM) - Greed

Sudden Impact (Jul 7, 2011 at 5:16 PM) - Living by the Power of the Holy Spirit

Character Builders (Jul 5, 2011 at 5:50 PM) - Friends

Twilight Zone (Jul 1, 2011 at 6:41 AM) - Meet your teens basic needs.

Character Builder (Jun 28, 2011 at 4:47 PM) - Forgiving Others

Teaching Tips (Jun 23, 2011 at 5:38 PM) - Passion

Character Builder (Jun 21, 2011 at 5:08 PM) - Dating

Daily Bible Readings (Jun 16, 2011 at 3:36 PM) - Jesus speaks on relationships and commandments

Character Builder Series (Jun 15, 2011 at 6:21 AM) - Covetousness

Sudden Impact (Jun 9, 2011 at 5:25 PM) - The Temptations of Life

Character Builder Series (Jun 8, 2011 at 6:00 AM) - Courageous

Listen to Lisa (Jun 2, 2011 at 5:17 PM) - Look Up

Character Builder (May 31, 2011 at 4:53 PM) - Bravery

Parenting (May 26, 2011 at 5:57 PM) - Action Steps for Better Parenting

Youth Ministry (May 24, 2011 at 2:48 PM) - Hope

Games and Icebreakers (May 19, 2011 at 6:16 AM) - Find That Date Scavenger Hunt; Real Live Person Scavenger Hunt

Twilight Zone (May 17, 2011 at 6:02 AM) - Stay In Touch with the Youth Culture

Daily Bible Readings (May 12, 2011 at 7:12 PM) - Jesus speaks on relationships and commandments.

Teaching Tips (May 11, 2011 at 6:15 AM) - Flexibility

Sudden Impact (May 5, 2011 at 7:16 PM) - Do Not Just Pretend

Listen to Lisa (May 3, 2011 at 3:28 PM) - Keep On Keeping On!

Youth Ministry (Apr 29, 2011 at 6:33 AM) - Separating Good Ideas from God Ideas.

Compassion (Apr 28, 2011 at 6:05 AM) - This Bible study is designed for small groups or for an individual quiet time study.

Youth Ministry (Apr 26, 2011 at 5:28 PM) - Freedom

Daily Bible Readings (Apr 21, 2011 at 7:33 PM) - MORE of Paul's teachings on how to treat others

Quiet Time (Apr 19, 2011 at 12:05 PM) - Sanctified

Twilight Zone (Apr 14, 2011 at 5:07 PM) - Form a Youth Minister Support Group

Teaching Tips (Apr 12, 2011 at 5:39 PM) - Staying on Top

Sudden Impact (Apr 7, 2011 at 5:38 PM) - God has given us the ability to do certain things.

Listen to Lisa (Apr 5, 2011 at 5:21 PM) - Oh, My Aching Toes

Teen2Teen (Apr 1, 2011 at 6:09 AM) - Lesson from a ninth grader.

Youth Ministry (Mar 30, 2011 at 6:33 AM) - 50 Things Teens Should Know Before Leaving Your Youth Ministry

Devotionals (Mar 24, 2011 at 7:23 PM) - Show Me the Money

Games and Icebreakers (Mar 22, 2011 at 5:39 PM) - You've Got Mail and Tell the Truth

Twilight Zone (Mar 17, 2011 at 5:56 PM) - Maintain Your Commitment

Sudden Impact (Mar 15, 2011 at 3:52 PM) - Freedom from rules and a new life in Christ.

Teaching Tips (Mar 11, 2011 at 4:00 PM) - Knowing the Difference

Daily Bible Readings (Mar 9, 2011 at 6:36 AM) - Daily Bible Readings for April

Listen to Lisa (Mar 3, 2011 at 4:48 PM) - From Ashes to Glory

Quiet Time (Mar 1, 2011 at 11:24 AM) - I rejoice when others are blessed.

Outreach Idea (Feb 24, 2011 at 8:26 AM) - Homeless Awareness Weekend

Quiet Time (Feb 23, 2011 at 6:42 AM) - The worst education that teaches self-denial is better than the best which teaches everything else.

Twilight Zone (Feb 18, 2011 at 6:34 AM) - Let Your Teens Know What is Expected of Them.

Daily Bible Readings (Feb 15, 2011 at 7:24 PM) - Ways to please God.

Teaching Tips (Feb 10, 2011 at 4:34 PM) - Caring is a top priority.

Games and Icebreakers (Feb 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM) - Getting to know you.

Expect Greatness Not Perfection. (Feb 9, 2011 at 6:35 AM) -

Expect Greatness not Perfection.



Sudden Impact (Feb 3, 2011 at 4:20 PM) - God chose you.

Tip of the Week (Feb 2, 2011 at 8:22 AM) -
Roy H.

Listen to Lisa (Feb 1, 2011 at 5:39 PM) - He goes before me.

Twilight Zone (Jan 27, 2011 at 3:31 PM) - Have you ever thought of what your teens and their parents really expect of you?

Devotionals (Jan 26, 2011 at 6:41 AM) - Thank You for Being Critical

Social Connections and Influence (Jan 22, 2011 at 7:52 AM) -
Our friend and youthworker Joel Owens sent the following and we wanted to pass it along to you. It's written to the parents of the teens in his ministry. Feel free to edit and send it along to the parents of your group...

Today I read an interesting article (especially for those of you with middle school aged kids) and I wanted to pass it along to you.

Games and Ice Breakers (Jan 20, 2011 at 7:08 PM) - The Memory Dance; Can You Hear Me Now?

Daily Bible Readings (Jan 19, 2011 at 6:17 AM) - Unconditional promises found in the Old Testament

Teaching Tips (Jan 14, 2011 at 6:11 AM) - Good teaching requires a good technique

Quiet Time (Jan 12, 2011 at 6:32 AM) - To reign, God must have power, and to reign sovereignly,He must have all power.

"Pass Along" Articles (Jan 8, 2011 at 7:21 AM) -
You know how you've been meaning to do a newsletter, or send a regular email or find some way to encourage the teens and their parents?



Audio Recording (Jan 8, 2011 at 6:55 AM) -

Audacity from Sound Forge
Audacity® is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems. Learn more about Audacity...
You can use it to record messages for your group and send them the MP3.
  

Sudden Impact (Jan 6, 2011 at 7:08 PM) - Living the New Life

Listen to Lisa (Jan 4, 2011 at 7:13 PM) - What do I do now?

Sudden Impact (Dec 30, 2010 at 3:47 PM) - 15 Practical New Years Resolutions for Christian Teens

Parenting (Dec 29, 2010 at 6:23 AM) - Over the past few weeks I asked several parents to tell me mistakes they made while disciplining their teens.

Outreach Ideas (Dec 23, 2010 at 7:29 PM) - Get involved with acts of kindness.

Spiritual Growth (Dec 21, 2010 at 3:59 PM) - You are probably very familiar with the story of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.

Teaching Tips (Dec 16, 2010 at 8:28 PM) - Be an active listener.

Daily Bible Readings (Dec 14, 2010 at 7:30 PM) - Special facts about Jesus.

Devotionals (Dec 8, 2010 at 8:07 PM) - Why Am I Being Grounded?

Twilight Zone (Dec 8, 2010 at 6:09 AM) - Some have seen many church leaders come and go.

Listen to Lisa (Dec 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM) - Several years ago I made a deal with myself.

Sudden Impact (Nov 30, 2010 at 7:47 PM) - Christian teens should not be stuck on him or herself.

Spiritual Growth (Nov 23, 2010 at 6:53 AM) - Great news! Jesus Christ died for us so that we can live eternally with Him. Do not take it for granted.

Teaching Tip (Nov 22, 2010 at 5:58 PM) - Look for ways and times to show appreciation to your students.

Devotionals (Nov 19, 2010 at 6:16 AM) - Teens are often told what they cannot accomplish.

Games and Ice Breakers (Nov 15, 2010 at 9:13 PM) - Cap and Balloon and Potato Sack Relay

Twilight Zone (Nov 11, 2010 at 7:29 PM) - I have often thought about giving up youth ministry.

Daily Bible Readings (Nov 9, 2010 at 7:34 PM) - Authority, the Bible and the B's

Sudden Impact (Nov 5, 2010 at 6:23 AM) - A humble Christian should not attempt to stand out in a crowd.

Listen to Lisa (Nov 2, 2010 at 6:25 AM) - Am I the only one who struggles with and identity crisis from time to time?

Teaching Tips (Oct 29, 2010 at 6:05 AM) - A great way to get your students involved in the lesson.

Games and Ice Breakers (Oct 26, 2010 at 7:12 PM) - Marshmallows and Cream Pies

Devotionals (Oct 21, 2010 at 5:36 PM) - We often get discouraged so what do we do?

Daily Bible Readings (Oct 15, 2010 at 6:02 AM) - Attitude, Caring, Choices, Confirmity

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