2023 goals for youth leaders

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[…]

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What to Look for in a Custom T-Shirt Printing Partner

So, it’s time for you to order new group shirts.  Whether you’ve redone your group’s logo or you need shirts for camp, there are a few universal signs of a great t-shirt printing partner. (Because who wants to settle for “good” printing partners? Go for the gold, y’all!) Here’s what you should keep your eye Read more about What to Look for in a Custom T-Shirt Printing Partner[…]

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Back to School and Kicking Off a New Year of Ministry in Style

It’s the most wonderful time of year — for ministries, that is! It’s back to school, which means that youth ministers around the country are preparing for an influx of fresh faces. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the start of the year, but we’ve been working with ministers for so long that we know Read more about Back to School and Kicking Off a New Year of Ministry in Style[…]

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5 Things Youth Group Leaders Wished Their Kids Would Understand

Not to sound cheesy, but group leaders and youth ministers are special to us. We work with them day in and day out to make custom youth group shirts, and those shirts are connected to memories. Camp memories, events, winter retreats — they’re passionate about these events, and the shirts they design with us represent the Read more about 5 Things Youth Group Leaders Wished Their Kids Would Understand[…]

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Great Ideas for Your Next Mission Trip Shirts

Mission trip shirts are a great way to show team unity and inspire your church to support your goals. These short-term mission trips engage roughly 2 million people each year from the US alone! At Uth Stuph, we love providing mission trip shirts to groups serving locally, regionally, and in other countries. Your stories are Read more about Great Ideas for Your Next Mission Trip Shirts[…]

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Benefits of Using Water-Based Ink for Your Group Shirts

Think about your favorite t-shirt. Maybe it’s from your last Jonas Brothers concert (we see you all, no judgment!). Perhaps it’s from summer camp circa 2009 when you finally told that girl whose name you can’t remember that you actually liked her. A few things are in common with these shirts, though: they’re probably soft, Read more about Benefits of Using Water-Based Ink for Your Group Shirts[…]

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Gearing Up for Church Camp — the First-Timer’s Guide

If you’re reading this, you’re one of two people: 1) you’ve never been a chaperone to church camp before and are terrified or 2) you’re someone who needs to talk a potential chaperone into coming to camp with your group. If you’re in Group 1, HI! Welcome to what could be one of the most Read more about Gearing Up for Church Camp — the First-Timer’s Guide[…]