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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Spring is the season of fresh starts, both for the members of your group and for your group’s style. Let’s be honest: not every youth ministry t-shirt makes it past the “sleep shirt” status, and if your shirt is going straight into the pajama drawer, we have a fashion emergency on our hands. So, what’s Read more about Fresh Fits for Fresh Faith: Youth Ministry Spring T-Shirt Ideas[…]
Valentine’s Day has a reputation. You know, pink everything, awkward PDA, way too many heart emojis and couples endlessly posting on their IG stories. But we’re here for the plot twist: Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be mushy-gushy or lovey-dovey. It can be about friends being friends and showing each other love in ways that Read more about Heart Your Friends: Celebrating Valentine’s Day Without the Mush[…]
Student leaders are showing up, stepping out of their comfort zones and actively choosing to lead when they could easily sit back. That’s definitely something to celebrate! Beyond a quick “good job,” student leaders deserve encouragement and recognition from their super amazing, awe-inspiring youth ministers (that’s you!). When they feel seen and supported, their faith Read more about 5 Ways to Make Student Leaders Feel Like the Rockstars They Are[…]
Okay, so we know that when youth ministers say “it’s time for some icebreakers,” it can immediately strike fear in the hearts of the students (if not fear, then definitely a feeling of awkwardness). Suddenly, everyone forgets how to speak, eye contact becomes illegal and at least one person considers faking a bathroom emergency to Read more about Small Group Icebreakers That Don’t Make Students Cringe[…]
The holidays are always a blast, but they can also throw everyone’s schedules straight into chaos. Once the cookies are all gone (wipes tear) and the tinsel is packed away, it’s time to help your group settle back into a normal rhythm. The start of a new year is an opportunity to set the tone, Read more about Getting Back in Sync: Preparing Your Youth Ministry for the New Year[…]
A new year means fresh starts, new inside jokes and a great excuse to level up your youth ministry’s t-shirt game! Not only are they stylish, but custom tees also bring everyone together and make your group feel like a real squad. We have some design trends we see shaping up in 2026 that we Read more about New Year, New Apparel for Your Youth Group: Trends We Expect in 2026[…]