Unfortunately, the thing that most kids like to do after prom is drink, get high, or jump in bed with someone. What if you offered something else?How about a post-prom party?Darlene, a youth worker in Arkansas, wrote me a little while ago with an after-prom idea that she's doing for her students. She doesn't want to do the typical...

THE ANTI-SUPERBOWL PARTYA group of youth-workers came up with this idea at my "Reaching the Unchurched" Training in Cincinnati. Their ministry has attracted a lot of skaters over the last few years. They don't see a lot of interest in the Superbowl, so they thought, "Why not do an Anti-Superbowl Party." They are bringing in all kinds of skateboard...

This event was sent in by Jeff, a youth worker who worked for my first publisher, Gospel Light. Jeff said this one's been around for a while- but it always works well for him. --Jonathan--Load up the kids and leaders into a few vehicles, giving each team 2 pennies. Once in the cars, hand one penny to one...

Begin by printing out pledge sheets for students. Have them collect pledges based on hourly pledges or flat rate pledges. Have students bring sleeping bags and pillows, etc., and arrange a large room to keep youth and chaperones in. Have plenty of snacks and games on hand. Schedule this for a Fri evening thru Saturday evening. Plan ahead with...

Creative and Different!I had never quite seen a wood chipper used like this before! Last Friday, I had the privilege of speaking to almost 1,000 jr. highers at Fresno's ALL NIGHT RAGER, an event put on by Fresno Youth for Christ and area churches. They really put on a good show with computer driven game shows projected with a...

The Day the Music DiedI am constantly amazed at the variety of activities that people send in. I know many of you might not like this idea . . . but I gotta give Pastor Kevin McIlhany credit for thinking "outside the box" on this one. I bring it to you to simply report what someone else did- not...