Break it Down: Categorize Questions for Middle Schoolers
Friday July 15, 2022 | Ashley BohincMiddle schoolers are still developing the ability to think in layers. That's why we must learn to break it down! That is, break down the way we ask questions. Read more
Words Matter: Talking About Parents to Students
Monday June 27, 2022 | Ashley BohincAs ministry leaders, we want to relate to students. We want them to know we understand what they're feeling. But what about when talking about parents? Read these 4 tips to bridge the gap between students and parents, because our words matter. Read more
8 Questions to Help Build Your Teaching Team
Wednesday June 22, 2022 | Ashley BohincWhen it comes to building a teaching team for your youth ministry, you want to select just the right people! Ask these questions when building your team. Read more
Where Did You See God Today?
Friday June 17, 2022 | Leslie MackWhere did you see God today? That's this year's annual focus. We want middle and high schoolers to see God in their lives to develop an everyday faith. Read more
Planning the Right Content for Combined Middle & High School Environment
Tuesday June 7, 2022 | Ashley BohincIt's not easy to select the right content for a combined middle & high school environment. Here are a few tips on planning content that suits both phases! Read more
Environment, Gen Z, and the Church
Tuesday November 16, 2021 | Crystal ChiangOne topic Gen Z really cares about is the environment. So how is the church addressing this topic? We believe the eens should be taught to examine every topic through the lens of faith. Read more
How to Manage Prayer with New Students
Wednesday October 27, 2021 | Gina AbbasWhen new students come to church, they might not be comfortable with prayer...yet. But how do you introduce prayer in the meantime? Read to learn more. Read more
Love Like Somebody’s Watching
Friday May 1, 2020 | Adriana HowardIt’s no secret that kids and students are always watching us. You know it. I know it. We also know that kids and students model what they see. It’s the whole monkey see monkey do, right? The idea of watch and learn is useful when you’re intentionally trying to teach a baby how to stack […] Read more
The Beauty of ‘I See You’
Friday May 1, 2020 | Adriana HowardFred Rogers teaches us small group leaders and ministry leaders a lot about what it means to make kids feel seen. Known. Loved. Enough. How can we make a difference in the lives of kids throughout our own church neighborhood? Read more
The Unexpected Christmas Gift
Friday May 1, 2020 | Adriana HowardThis Christmas, small group leaders everywhere must remember this: You are a gift to your small group, and your small group is a gift to you. Read this reminder to small group leaders everywhere! Read more
