Ministry takes many forms with adolescents.  While we spend a lot of time and energy on Bible studies and worship (which we should) sometimes little things make the most difference.  We can plan the best Bible study ever, including a “walking on water” activity, but that might not be what the teenager remembers. For a … Continue reading →

The term “tradition” in youth ministry can be defined this way—if your group has done something more than one time, it’s a tradition.  If you do a lock-in in September of 2009 and another lock-in in September 2010, then…”We’ve always done lock-ins in September.  It’s a tradition!” Continue reading →