Stories & hacks from a millennial in ministry.
REINDEER GAMES MATERIALS:Panty hose, balloons. INSTRUCTIONS: Divide group into teams. Each team gets one pair of pantyhose, and a set number of balloons. Give 2-3 minutes for each team to blow up their balloons, put in the pantyhose, and get the pantyhose on someone's head (like reindeer antlers). Judge to see who has the best-looking... Continue Reading →
I haven't posted in a while; I got married last month! I'll post some pictures soon (and I'm excited to tell you our love story). I just wanted to pop in to share a few of the games that we have been playing in our middle school ministry this fall. They're a little random, but... Continue Reading →
One of the timeless games that is played in youth ministry is a variation of what we call "Mission Impossible." I remember playing this game each year at camp, running around in the dark trying to find a secret "chip" and avoiding flour bombs. In four years of camp, I don't think I EVER found... Continue Reading →
A few years ago on our mission trip, we played a game one evening called "The Awesome Game" when a different outing was cancelled. We had THE MOST HILARIOUS time, and now it has become a staple for our youth ministry on Kickoff Sunday. Here's what you do: Type up a list of different challenges... Continue Reading →
I've had dreams, okay? Dreams of building a GIANT LITE BRITE for our Middle School Ministry's NEON NIGHT. I looked online, and I didn't see much: This really hard DIY that I don't have the energy for This really cool one used at a middle school ministry event, that would take a lot of drilling and water bottles (and... Continue Reading →
A few years ago, PJ took me on THE MOST CREATIVE date: Mario Kart down at Fountain Square. It was so much fun--there were people in costumes, racing around in a cross between a go-cart and a tricycle. The crowd could purchase water balloons to throw at them, and it was just amazing. PJ and... Continue Reading →
Nerf Night is a favorite of our students, one that they look forward to each year. I've put on Nerf & Nachos Night for the last three years, and we are looking forward to it again Friday! We purchased: Nerf Elite Strong-arm Blaster--purchase directly from Hasbro to get a reduced cost, plus tax-free Safety glasses for each... Continue Reading →
Each year for the past four years, I've celebrated the Olympics in some way with our students. This year I had help--our high school director and I created some really fun games that our students really enjoyed. Here I'll recap the games that we did yesterday, along with the graphics that I made on Canva... Continue Reading →
My birthday fell on a Wednesday this year, and I decided to throw a birthday party for my middle school students! I took inspiration from my dear friend Elisa, another youth worker, who at a former church shared a birthday week with her co-diretor of youth ministry. They threw a huge birthday bash for all... Continue Reading →
