If your group is like most groups, you may not know all of the parents as well as you would like. Here is an idea to change that!Have everybody invite their mom or other significant female in their life (grandma, aunt, etc.). You can give door prizes to the oldest moms, the moms with the most kids, the newest...

This is not an actual agenda; its more of a way to Change it up one week and do something different.Write facets of your youth group agenda on small pieces of paper and put them in a hat or similar container. Have students draw for the order of service or for what you guys will do next in your...

This event requires that each student bring 1-2 Nerf guns with them. (Be mindful that not all students can afford them, so be prepared with a few extras provided by the church.)Upon entering the building for the event, each student will write their name on a tiny sheet of paper. Once everyone has arrived, a youth leader will mix...

This activity can be used as an afternoon event, a game, or even a lesson of sorts, if you choose. Regardless, at the end of the project, you will have a really cool memento of your group. HereÕs what you do.Tell the kids in your youth ministry that they are going to do an Old school project today. Explain...

This is a great game for competition within small groups. Heck itÕs a great game even if you donÕt use a small group model! HereÕs what you do.Give every team one or two weeks (your call) and the following supplies:1 plank of Basel wood1 bottle of wood glue/super glueX number of popsicle sticks (just make sure itÕs the same...