Retreat Ready: Things to Make Sure are on Your Group’s Packing List

Planning a youth group retreat, whether it’s a summer, winter or fall retreat, is always exciting. You’ve got the schedule, the activities, the meals and the devotional time all nailed down. Now it’s time to make sure everyone brings what they need, including you. Here are a few things to make sure are on your Read more about Retreat Ready: Things to Make Sure are on Your Group’s Packing List[…]

Bringing Your Vision to Life: What to Look for in a T-Shirt Printing Company

Whether you’re planning a youth group retreat, gearing up for a church ministry outreach event, preparing for an after-hours work event or getting ready for a nonprofit fundraiser, custom t-shirts help bring everyone together and turn moments into momentos (see what we did there?). Choosing the right t-shirt company? That’s a big deal (no pressure…just Read more about Bringing Your Vision to Life: What to Look for in a T-Shirt Printing Company[…]

Getting a Jump Start on Your Group’s Fall Retreat Shirts

Fall is calling! That means it’s time for the cool breeze, crunching leaves, worship, team-building, unforgettable moments and, of course, the iconic group photo where everyone is wearing matching fall tees. 📸 A great youth group fall retreat shirt does more than just make sure everybody matches, although that is an important job. It also Read more about Getting a Jump Start on Your Group’s Fall Retreat Shirts[…]

Our Top 7 Event Swag Bag Must-Haves

Everyone loves free stuff, especially when it’s actually good. Some event swag becomes everyday favorites, while others disappear into the junk drawer…or worse: the trash. 😥 But fear not! A sure-fire way to make sure your swag bags don’t end up lost or forgotten is to fill them with items that are fun, useful and Read more about Our Top 7 Event Swag Bag Must-Haves[…]

Things to Keep in Mind When Designing Your Next Youth Group T-Shirt

Too many youth group t-shirts are worn once before disappearing into the dark corners of a closet or dresser drawer (RIP, forgotten tees). But the really good ones? They become beloved everyday pieces of students’ wardrobes. You know, the shirts they wear to school, throw on to hang out with friends or even sleep in Read more about Things to Keep in Mind When Designing Your Next Youth Group T-Shirt[…]

Comfort Colors: Why They’re Everyone’s Favorite

If you’ve spent any time researching custom t-shirt printing lately, you’ve probably noticed that there’s no shortage of t-shirt options out there. You’ve also probably noticed that one brand keeps popping up more than others: Comfort Colors. Churches, schools, businesses—you name it, everyone’s ordering Comfort Colors. So…what’s the tea? Well, we’re about to spill it! Read more about Comfort Colors: Why They’re Everyone’s Favorite[…]

Presence Over Perfection: How Youth Ministers Can Show Up and Stand Out Without Burning Out

Youth ministry during any season feels kind of like a roller coaster. It’s equal parts exciting, exhausting, and somehow fueled almost entirely by caffeine and prayer. Between camps, retreats, mission trips, VBS, DNow, outreach events and trying to remember where you put the registration forms, it’s easy to go from “Let’s do this!” to “Let’s Read more about Presence Over Perfection: How Youth Ministers Can Show Up and Stand Out Without Burning Out[…]

Top 5 Flicks for an Unforgettable Movie Night With Your Group

When it comes to youth group movie nights, the goal is simple: pick something clean and appropriate that everyone will enjoy. You need laughs, quotable moments and no awkward scenes you forgot were in there. With summer coming up (and the 20th anniversary of a certain youth group classic right around the corner 👀), here Read more about Top 5 Flicks for an Unforgettable Movie Night With Your Group[…]

What Makes Youth Ministry Students Invite Their Friends to the Group (and What Doesn’t)

Like us, teens don’t invite their friends to everything. No one’s probably texting the group chat like, “Hey, you HAVE to come to this thing I go to where I have an okay time.” Instead, it’s probably more like, “OMG! We have SO much fun. You HAVE to come!”  When it comes to youth group Read more about What Makes Youth Ministry Students Invite Their Friends to the Group (and What Doesn’t)[…]

Let’s Talk About It: Creating Space for the Tough Stuff in Youth Ministry

Youth ministry is known for a few things, like games that get a little competitive (but always stay friendly, of course), snacks that disappear way too fast and inside jokes that make zero sense to anyone outside the group. And all of that is super important. But underneath the fun, your students are facing real-life Read more about Let’s Talk About It: Creating Space for the Tough Stuff in Youth Ministry[…]