As told by Paul Harvey

Description
Use this simple Bible Teaching Activity for Children and Youth to introduce help them to better understand the idea that Jesus is the Light of the World, ways he brings light into our daily lives, and what that means to living the Christian Life.

Resources

• Modeling Clay or Playdoh

Five Principles of Bible study

• Ask the right questions.
• Write down what you observe and discover.
• Apply your discovery to your life and thoughts.
• Study the Bible systematically.
• Strive to exhaust the passage you are studying.

Bible Study Tools in Order of Importance

Description
In this active game, youth are asked to evaluate how a person’s testimony is affected by the things we do, our character, and even our background or characteristics. Youth Ministers can use this as an introduction to living a life that points others to God, sharing our testimonies, or to discuss the life of Paul, his testimony, and the accusations made against him in the Book of Acts.

By Joshua Goh

One of my favorite movies in recent years is Pixar’s animated feature called ‘Up’. It follows the adventures of a cantankerous old man, Carl and his growing relationship with an endearing young kid, Russell. Along their journey to fulfill Carl’s lifelong wish, they run into a lovable talking dog, Dug.

Summer youth camp is an exciting time for both teens and parents. But along with the excitement there may be some anxiety and fear as well. It is much easier for parents to send a teen off to youth camp that has had the camp experience before. But it may create a lot of fear and anxiety for a younger teen that has never been away from home and has never been apart from his or her parents for so many days. Of course there will also be other teens who can’t wait for the chance to get away from home for a few days. And most parents can appreciate a little break away from the teens for a few days. Even so, a little concern and anxiety on the part of parents is also to be expected. Parents must keep in mind that a well-planned youth camp has great staff and leaders to take care of your youth during their stay.

I have included my most creative youth ideas from almost 20 years of youth ministry with teens from around the world. The youth ideas are grouped according to categories and include my favorite youth games, creative teaching ideas, youth devotions, children’s sermons, illustrations for youth sermons, object lessons for children and youth, and youth ministry training resources. (P.S. The creative ideas are great for children’s ministry and young adult ministry too)

by Joshua Goh

This is the first in a series that I want to dedicate to all the musicians, artists, vocalists, dancers, sound engineers, lighting crew, and every other creative individual in church; the church would never be complete without you.

Jesus had no servants, yet they called Him Master.
Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher.
Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer.
Had no army, yet kings feared Him.
He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world.
He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him.
He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today.