If you’ve turned on the news any time during the past year, it’s been hard to miss the wave of young social activism sweeping our nation. Teenagers like David Hogg and Emma González are becoming household names like Malala Yousafzai or the Little Rock Nine before them. More and more, teens are demanding their place Read More
Thin Spaces
Painted between 1510-1512 AD, is an Italian fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. It was painted by a well-known artist named Michelangelo. Measuring 18 feet by 10 feet, it depicts the Biblical creation of Adam. At the center of this painting is the connected fingertips of Adam and God suggesting the connection between Read More
Talking to Teens About Suicide
It doesn’t take a lot of digging around to find alarming statistics regarding the rates of suicide in today’s youth. The Center for Disease Control and Prevent, claims that suicide was the second leading cause for death among 10-24 year olds in 2016. According to The Jason Foundation, each day in our nation, there are Read More
15 Awesome Summer Games
Summer is finally here! This time of year is often a challenge in the ministry world because of all the vacations and traveling. So how do you keep your students engaged? We’ve put together a list of exciting summer games your students will want to play again and again. Name Red Rover Q-tip War Duckie Read More
Now, I believe camp has the potential to be the greatest invitation in a student's life: a life filled with listening to the Spirit and living in community. I no longer have a love/hate relationship with camp. I simply love camp.
We asked three youth workers how they connect with students on retreats. Here's what they said.
Rachel Blom
Plan plenty of ‘organized down time’. Just down time isn’t enough, you need to delibera...
Groups looking for an inexpensive game that can be played on a concrete floor or tiled area, while also providing loads of excitement, might enjoy Duct Tape Bowling.
Create the lane by shaping a large rectan...