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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10 Youth Ministry Websites for Youth Workers

Are you starting out in youth ministry?  Maybe you’re just a volunteer and have no idea where all these other youth workers get ideas.  I would love to tell you we all are just that creative but the honest answer is we “steal ideas” from each other all the time.  Stealing might be too harsh,

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Effective Tips For Short-Term Mission Trips (Tips 6-10 | Before The Trip)

(This is part 2 of a series about mission trips; if you are looking for tips before the trip, CLICK HERE) Embarking on short-term mission trips can be a transformative experience for the communities you aim to serve and for your own spiritual and personal growth. These journeys, often filled with moments of challenge, learning,

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