RAINBOW PARACHUTE ACTIVITY

Need a little fun and chaos? Try playing rainbow! Have participants hold onto the edge of the parachute. On the count of three, have them lift it high into the air. Call out a color of the parachute. These players quickly change places under the canopy. Begin calling two or three colors at a time.Continue reading "RAINBOW PARACHUTE ACTIVITY"

TEACHING CURRICULUM

I am often asked for recommendations for good youth material for preaching and teaching. So, this post is dedicated to exploring some of my favorites. Let me begin by saying their are many great materials that you can find online, in bookstores and numerous other places. However, I have made a choice over the pastContinue reading "TEACHING CURRICULUM"

TEACHER TIPS 101

Periodically I tweet out tips for teachers with the hashtag #teachertips101. I love teaching, I love being in a classroom with students of all ages. I have had the privilege of working in the public school for 7 years working primarily with Jr. High Students. I have worked  in student ministry as a youth pastor, teacher,Continue reading "TEACHER TIPS 101"

PRAY AND TELL

I love making prayer fun for people. One thing I enjoyed while being youth pastor was having a "Pray and Tell" night. Have students bring pictures, school pride items or any physical prop that represents a prayer request they have. Have students explain what they have brought and then have students pray for these needs. (IContinue reading "PRAY AND TELL"

LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF DAVID

TIPS ON JAVELIN DODGING Javelin dodging is dangerous business. Javelins are big. Javelins are heavy. Javelins are sharp. There are many different types of javelin throwers. Bitter javelin throwers. Angry javelin throwers. Jealous javelin throwers. Grieving javelin throwers. One thing is for sure - javelin throwers are dangerous. If you are in a javelin dodging situation, you canContinue reading "LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF DAVID"

CAT AND MOUSE PARACHUTE ACTIVITIES

This is a great activity to get everyone moving. Everyone should stand in a circle holding the chute stretched out at about waist height. Someone becomes a mouse and goes underneath. Someone else becomes a cat and goes on top. The cat tries to catch the mouse, but with everyone billowing the chute, it isContinue reading "CAT AND MOUSE PARACHUTE ACTIVITIES"

TIPS FOR KIDS WORSHIP

I love worship! I love kids worship! I AM TERRIBLE AT MUSIC! That is the beauty of the technological day that we live in. Music is so accessible today, all you need is an iPhone (if you don't have one, use one of the kids- amazing). In this post I outline some tips that willContinue reading "TIPS FOR KIDS WORSHIP"

SUCH A TIME AS THIS

For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? (‭Esther‬ ‭4‬:‭14‬) I have heard this phraseContinue reading "SUCH A TIME AS THIS"

5 TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL GAMES

“Relationships are often built through games. Games are a common activity that’s less threatening than sharing prayer requests. Watch how kids build relationships – it’s usually through shared activities. So use games as a part of your ministry of building relationships within your group.” ~ Tiger McLuen KEY POINTS TO SUCCESSFUL GAMES As stated withContinue reading "5 TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL GAMES"