In Haiti, coconut trees are abundant. These tall trees present a challenge if you want to enjoy the delicious coconuts they produce. Coconut trees can grow up to 30 meters tall or about 98 feet. This makes gett...

"He must increase, but I must decrease" (John, speaking of Jesus, John 3:30).Humility is a hallmark of a Christian who truly is modeling Christ in his or her life and leadership. We are called to humility as Ch...

Dr. Jeff BaxterZonderkidz, 2012, 208 pp., $9.99The college years can be defined in so many ways, but often are not known for spiritual growth. If you have read the statistics or any of the numerous articles flo...

Bring in a pile of newspapers, news magazines or printed Internet news articles. Ask each teenager to find a news story or happening in the community, nation or the world that captures his or her heart.&nb...

Divide into two teams and give each team a filled squirt gun and some index cards and pencils. After each team has created its list of movie titles, familiar phrases, common expressions, etc., one person on the...

This is a wonderful game to play on a bus or when you have a confined space or need a quick filler. Basically, as leader you assign points for various objects that people may have on his or her person (or ...

Invite the entire group to stand. Then, as leader, begin offering statements beginning with the phase, "Sit down if..."• "Sit down if you have ever been to Canada."• "Sit down if you wear contact le...

In 2008, Mark DeVries wrote one of the best youth ministry books available in the field, Sustainable Youth Ministry. This book influenced churches all over the country with a sound theology and understanding of...

Andy BlanksYouthMinistry360, 2012, 120 pp., $12.99Andy Blanks has hit a home run in The 7 Best Practices for Teaching Teenagers the Bible. This engaging work humbly challenges youth workers to know God bet...

Camp brings powerful life-change and spiritual growth. It leads to new commitments and decisions in a setting of acceptance and community, but coming home brings challenges and obstacles to the best intentions....