Equipping Your Small Group Leaders to Lead Like Champions

Leading a youth ministry is like being the coach of a spiritual all-star team. Sure, you’ve got the playbook (it’s called the Bible, folks), but getting your small group leaders to step up their game and grow deeper spiritually can sometimes feel like herding caffeinated squirrels. Fear not, fearless youth worker! Below are some creative

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10 Ways to Inspire Students to Sign Up for ASCENT Camp

Youth workers, it’s time to rally your high school students for ASCENT Summer Camp! We all know how life-changing a week at camp can be—new friendships, incredible worship moments, and unforgettable experiences. But first, we have to get them excited enough to sign up! Here are 10 fun and practical ways to get those registrations

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Ever Heard of SlideChef? Every Youth Worker Needs This In Their Toolkit

In the dynamic world of youth ministry, engaging presentations or games can make all the difference in capturing the attention of young audiences.  There are many great websites where you can find games, sermon backgrounds, and even presentation templates.  Downloadyouthministry.com is by far the best, but most things on that website cost money.  What if

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Navigating Instagram’s Teen Accounts: A Guide for Parents and Youth Workers

(USMB NextGen is NOT affiliated with Meta or Instagram in any way.  This is just a helpful article for anyone who works with teenagers).   This post is not about the access social media should have with teens; that is a decision for each family and church, but this is more about what it is, the

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