You know how it goes: at the start of each school year, you stand before your congregation and remind all the nice, smiling faces in the pews that the youth group is starting up and… you need more volunteers. Suddenly, you realize no one is making eye contact with you. “Why don’t these adults want Read more about Ideas for Recruiting (AND RETAINING) Youth Group Volunteers[…]
Ahh, fall. Crisp air, golden leaves, pumpkin spice everything — we love the season, the food, and most importantly, the fact that we can break out our favorite hoodies in public without sweating through our clothes. (The Uth Stuph team is based in Florida, so we get like three “fall days” each year, and we make Read more about Fall Swag Your Youth Group Will Love[…]
Slogan, inside gags, crazy designs, memes: with all of these ideas, how are youth groups supposed to figure out the right shirt that embodies their group at camp or at the next DNow? Are they looking to make a statement? Should they clearly have the name of the group on it so the middle schoolers Read more about How to Create the Perfect Youth Group Shirt[…]
January might mark a new calendar year for most people, but for your youth group students, the real new year is mid-August. New school year means a fresh start. Middle schoolers move up to high school Bible studies, newly minted seniors start calling everything their “last” (as if they won’t see you again once they Read more about New Year, New Look: Youth Group Edition[…]
Traveling with a group is hard (sometimes impossible) in a pandemic. Even with the world slowly reopening, concerns about vaccinations and masks and travel restrictions almost make the trip unfeasible for some groups. Remember, the goal is to spread the Gospel — not germs. Here are our tips for group leaders and youth ministers who aren’t Read more about Summer Camp Ideas that Don’t Involve Travel[…]
Clothing speaks — and if you’re in the shirt business, you know that t-shirts give people a literal opportunity to make a statement. Text-heavy shirts have become increasingly popular over the last few years, and we’re not expecting the trend to die out. Keep it short-ish. Brevity is everything with a statement tee. Say what Read more about Picking the Right Statement for Your Statement Shirt[…]
This year, as you start to make your Christmas shopping list, don’t forget those who dedicate their time to serving your ministry. Whether it is a simple “thank you for everything,” a hand-written note for a job well done or custom swag to rock at the Christmas party – taking a moment to show your Read more about Show Your Team Some Appreciation This Christmas[…]
Having a youth ministry at your church is a great outreach program to involve surrounding community kids and your church youth. Youth ministries keep the group busy with the wonderful works of Jesus. If you already have a youth ministry, and are thinking about rebranding to add some extra “Umph!” this summer, now is the Read more about 5 Easy Tips to Rebrand Your Youth Ministry This Summer[…]
Did you know that soft shirts come in several weights? Shirts are made up of many different blends too! Read our blog to find out which type of shirt is perfect for your youth group this winter. The Different Weights of T-Shirts When picking out a soft shirt for your group, it’s not just about Read more about How to Pick The Best Winter Shirts for Your Youth Group or Ministry[…]
How to Brand Your Student Ministry When you start a student ministry, it’s an exciting time for the youth in your church to take part in something they can call their own. Having a student ministry is a great way to form strong relationships with the future leaders of the church. Building a brand (or Read more about How to Brand Your Student Ministry[…]