youth ministry Archives

When Did We See You? Worship & Prayer Guide

Posted July 19th, 2022

When Did We See You? Worship & Prayer Guide – Each session includes an opening worship service and a closing worship gathering.

When Did We See You? Group Study Guide

Posted July 18th, 2022

This three session guide can be used in a variety of contexts. Use it in your own youth group, at a weekend retreat, or join with another group or two… Read more »

Quicksheets #86 Integrating Youth Into The Church

Posted June 23rd, 2022

How do we minister to our youth today? The larger culture has shifted, and our young people are busy. Here are several ideas on ways youth might nurture their faith… Read more »

Quicksheets #85 Through a Mirror Dimly

Posted May 26th, 2022

Considering Public Violence, Disbelief and Faith with Youth – A session to help youth talk, pray and think about life and faith following a violent situation.

Quicksheets #84 Talking With Your Youth About Ukraine

Posted April 25th, 2022

Talking with Your Youth About Ukraine – This resource was made in response to the Russian military aggression in Ukraine but can be adjusted and referenced for a variety of… Read more »

Quicksheets #83 Promenade

Posted March 27th, 2022

An intergenerational event for zoom or in-person. Using the Prom theme, here is a fun way to engage the adults in the congregation in sharing their stories with youth. If… Read more »

Quicksheets #82 Christmas Games for Zoom

Posted December 15th, 2021

Looking to gather friends, family, youth group or classmates for some Christmas fun? Trying to figure out how to do this on Zoom? Here are several simple and satisfying games… Read more »

A Vision for Young People and the Presbyterian Church (USA)

Posted October 25th, 2021

The 219th General Assembly approved and recommended for use this Vision Statement for Youth in the Church

Quicksheets #81 Evaluating Programs

Posted July 21st, 2021

A simple evaluation tool helps guide us to evaluate what we have been doing, whether it is working now, and if it should be pulled forward into our plans for… Read more »

Quicksheets #80 Preparing Groups for Hard Conversations

Posted July 19th, 2021

The church should be proactive and seek ways to provide tools for the young people in our congregations to have respectful, caring conversations with people who they may disagree with… Read more »