Most youth ministries have specific needs and goals, but not all needs and goals are grantable expenditures. However, when it comes to the creative process of application, here are some quick points that can he...

In today's economic climate, funding for youth ministry has become more difficult than ever. Fundraisers that used to raise thousands of dollars now may raise only hundreds of dollars. Supporters may have stopp...

Every now and again it's fun to play a game that requires no physical activity—just a prop-your-feet up approach to entertainment and fellowship. This one can be prepared before youth meeting and is ...

Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D with Ann McMurray David C. Cook, 2011, 240 pp., $14.99There is certainly no lack of books purporting to help parents understand their teenagers, but Gregory Jantz' The Stranger is Yo...

Youth leaders who might be looking for a creative and tasty game for the New Year or for Fat Tuesday can't go wrong with a box of donuts and some cake decorating supplies (icing, sprinkles, etc.).Purchase enoug...

If you are looking for a fun, active game to play outdoors during the winter (especially in the snow), try organizing a winter Olympic games. This is a marvelous way to make the most of the natural surroun...

This is a fun crowd-breaker game to play in the New Year. The game is played much like charades.Divide the group into two teams and give each team pencils and small slips of paper on which players can write phr...

Preparation: Bring is a sack of candy canes ( J-shape variety) sufficient for your youth group.Ask each teenager to select a partner. Give each pair a handful of candy canes and offer these instructions:On...

Theme: Materialism Scripture: "Every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father" (James 1:17)Preparation: Bag(s) of Christmas candy large enough to accommodate your groupGive each teenager a p...

Hope for Parents of Troubled Teens: A Practical Guide to Getting Them Back on TrackConnie RaeBethany House, 2012, 224 pp., $12.99When Christian parents seek help for their teenagers, they often don't want ...