Getting Ready for Church Camp – The Essentials Your Group Needs for the Best Summer Ever

Summer is nearly here! If you’re not thinking about church camp now, you’re already behind. (No, we’re not being dramatic. There is a little bit of pressure here.)  For group leaders, there are a lot of elements to juggle — payment installations from your kids, figuring out travel, making sure your middle schoolers won’t escape Read more about Getting Ready for Church Camp – The Essentials Your Group Needs for the Best Summer Ever[…]

How to Plan the Ultimate Youth Group Retreat for Your Community

There’s something incredibly special about community-wide youth group retreats. We’re big fans of bringing together different youth groups, seeing kids make new friends, and deepen ministries across town. (And we love seeing y’all succeed!) But we also know how overwhelming it can get, especially if your ministry is the one leading the charge on putting everything Read more about How to Plan the Ultimate Youth Group Retreat for Your Community[…]

What to Include for the Best Vacation Bible School EVER

Summer is just around the corner! If you live in Florida, you’re probably thinking it’s already here with these temperatures. Summer for churches means one major thing – Vacation Bible School.  Is your church planning its own VBS rather than using ones from Lifeway or other resources? Here are a few things to keep in mind Read more about What to Include for the Best Vacation Bible School EVER[…]

How Group Shirts Can Help Put Your Kids (And Newbies!) At Ease for Baptisms

Baptism — in the life of any church-going and Jesus-loving person, it’s a BIG deal. You’ve had all sorts of conversations with pastor after pastor. You’ve told your family or friends or church fam about your decision to get baptized.  It’s a WHOOOOLE thing. It’s a great thing but it can be overwhelming! An easy way Read more about How Group Shirts Can Help Put Your Kids (And Newbies!) At Ease for Baptisms[…]

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What to Look For When Trying to Find a Quality T-Shirt Printing and Design Company

Hi, welcome to How to Order Group Shirts 101! We know that ordering shirts for a group can be intimidating — no matter if your group shirts are for 20 or 200. You want to make sure that your group likes the shirts you order. You also likely have dozens of other responsibilities on top of Read more about What to Look For When Trying to Find a Quality T-Shirt Printing and Design Company[…]

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How to Make Your Winter Retreat Deeper than a “Fun Weekend”

Who doesn’t love a good winter retreat? It’s that mid-year pick-me-up for ministries across the country. Just like summer camp, winter retreats are stellar ways to bring new people into your ministry, encourage your group and group leaders, and be more intentional with students. However, in the quest to have The Best Winter Retreat Your Read more about How to Make Your Winter Retreat Deeper than a “Fun Weekend”[…]

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2023 Goals and Resolutions for Youth Ministers

Ah, a new year. It’s a great time to reflect on the past and set goals for the future — especially for youth ministers. Y’all have a unique role in helping young people set and achieve their own goals — and their relationships with God.  Here are some good resolutions for youth ministers to consider. (And Read more about 2023 Goals and Resolutions for Youth Ministers[…]

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Meaningful Ways Groups can Give Back After Florida’s Natural Disasters

Over the last few weeks, you’ve probably seen our little slice of Florida in the news. Hurricanes aren’t uncommon, and typically, Floridians don’t bat an eye when it comes to hosting a “hurricane party.” (Yes, they’re things. Don’t ask.) But Hurricane Ian was a bit wilder than many in the Sunshine State expected. Truthfully, we Read more about Meaningful Ways Groups can Give Back After Florida’s Natural Disasters[…]

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3 Helpful Tips for Getting Your Ministry Excited About Church During the Fall

Ahh, autumn — those brisk mornings, apple-spiced everything, and pumpkins as far as the eye can see. (We’d mention the changing leaves, but we’re in Florida, so we don’t know what those are.) via GIPHY With each fall season, there come new opportunities, especially for ministries. If you’re a youth minister, you’ve done your Back to Read more about 3 Helpful Tips for Getting Your Ministry Excited About Church During the Fall[…]