Youth Culture Lesson: Villain and Hero

College Shooting Horrific but Could've Been Worse Get downloadable PDF. Get downloadable PowerPoint presentation. About/Disclaimer What Happened Fall classes at Umpqua Community College in Rosebu...

PostIt Notes, Mannequins & Scarecrows

This indoor game only requires PostIt Notes—at least 100 per team. Divide the group into two teams (or more if you desire), and then give each team at least 100 PostIt Notes, ensuring the same amount f...

Youth Group Devo: The Senior Member

Many years ago, when I was a young and aspiring pastor, I was offered a staff position as youth pastor—a position I accepted and served in for nearly three years. What I didn't know at the inception, howe...

Youth Culture Lesson: Bad Start

Homemade Clock Gets Teen in Alarming Trouble Get downloadable PDF. Get downloadable PowerPoint presentation. About/Disclaimer What Happened: Are you glad school's back in session? Stressed? Wish it...

Youth Group Devo: Guarding Secrets

Ministry is filled with many pitfalls—and as youth leaders gain the confidence and trust of teenagers, parents and other church staff, many people begin sharing secrets. How youth leaders handle these confide...

Youth Culture Lesson: I’m Offended

Navigating Society's Ultra-Sensitive Times Get downloadable PDF. Get downloadable PowerPoint presentation. About/Disclaimer What Happened Chris Rock doesn't perform at colleges anymore. Why? Stud...

Game: High Fives

"High Fives" is a unique twist on the standard relay race. Form teams, with each person on the team being about 10 feet apart. The first person in line will relay a small item into the waiting hand of the ne...