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The Fund Raising Beast (8/1/2004) Randy Rogers
	Fund-raising is an essential part to any youth program that hopes to go "off campus" for any reason. This article provides some advice on keeping your fund-raising activities in line with the fundamental goal of your program: Teaching youth of Christ's love.
Community Building Help (4/1/2006) John Hagge
	This list of activities are designed to facilitate family-building in your youth program. Have fun!
It's All Fun and Games Until the Youth Worker Pokes Your Eye Out: Why Have Fun in Youth Ministry (8/4/2008) Micah Steiner
	What is the point of games in youth ministry? DCE Micah Steiner looks at ways you can use games, and members of your congregation, to connect with youth.
Summer Must Dos (11/1/2005) thESource
	thESource petitioned you, our community members, for your favorite Summer MustDo activities. Here's what y'all had to say.
Games & Community Builders (5/29/2009) thESource
	A list of games and community builders submitted by you, the readers of thESource.
Activities (5/29/2009) thESource
	Activities to try with your youth group, submitted by readers of thESource.
A Meditative Exercise in Sabbath Being (7/6/2009) Tim Rippstein
Servin' Lovin' Praisin': Kidnapping the Eighth Graders (6/14/2011) Brian Steward
	Today I want to offer an idea that can help get your newly confirmed youth interested in high school youth ministry.
Is this Heaven? (4/24/2012) Brian Steward
	Wonderful weather means it's time to get outside!
Mix and Mingle Games (8/27/2012) Sean Cramer
	Two games to get your group mingling and getting to know each other at the beginning of a new school year.
Football Games (10/29/2012) Sean Cramer
	These youth ministry games focus on a fall/winter pasttime that brings many together...football!
Games: Caterpillar Race and Scoot (7/27/2012) Sean Cramer
	These youth ministry games break larger groups into smaller groups and are great to get everyone moving.
Trivia Games (9/17/2012) Sean Cramer
	These two youth ministry games take trivia to a new level.
Fall/Winter Games (11/8/2012) Sean Cramer
	These youth ministry games are a creative spin on fall and winter traditions and provides both fun and a springboard for deeper discussion.
Game Guru: Game Presentation and Techniques part 2 (12/8/2011) Sean Cramer
	We continue looking at more techniques and strategies for leading games and activities.
Fundraising Games (4/19/2012) Sean Cramer
	Is it a game? Or is it a fundraiser? It could be both!
Games: Don't Drink the Water and Turtle Trivia (6/21/2012) Sean Cramer
	Summer is again the perfect opportunity to take advantage of more elaborate games, as well as water games. Use this time of the year to continue to build bonds and relationships with these games.
An Orange Game and a Chocolate Game (1/14/2011) Sean Cramer
	Introducing Freshly Squeezed and a Chocolate Coated Challenge
Just a Couple of Games (2/9/2011) Sean Cramer
	A series of quick games for pairs.
Game Guru: BG Mingle (2/21/2011) Sean Cramer
	A "slow burn" game to help you meet goals of peer interaction and relationship building.
Game: Dominoes, Revisited (10/7/2010) Sean Cramer
	Thoughts on icebreakers, and new ways to use dominoes
Games: Autumn Team Builders (11/11/2010) Sean Cramer
	Abstract Alphabet, Gourdy the Snowman, and Fall/Thanksgiving Idea Blitz
Christmas Themed Games (12/10/2010) Sean Cramer
	Featuring Orna-Mine, Snowflake Frisbee Toss, and Christmas Songs: Unplugged
BBQ Games (7/21/2011) Sean Cramer
	Nothing says camaraderie like grilled meat, music in the background, outdoor activities, and times to connect.
Renewed Games (1/5/2012) Sean Cramer
	This month, I take a couple of those "old" favorites, and make them "new"! Use them as idea starters for devotions and studies. Use them as games and events for your winter/spring celebrations.
Games: Group Bags and Quick Easter Ideas (4/21/2011) Sean Cramer
	A couple of game ideas that take advantage of spring weather.
Game Guru: Smart Phone Games (2/17/2012) Sean Cramer
	We certainly can't ignore the fact that social and mobile media is popping up everywhere. This month, we're going to look at a few games/activities that make use of this technology.
Back to Basics Games (3/15/2012) Sean Cramer
	This month we're going back to the basics: three simple new game ideas for your youth group. We'll look at one with an indoor setting, an outdoor setting, and then a public setting (mall, busy park, etc.).
Games: Serve It Up and Other Games (5/10/2012) Sean Cramer
	"I Have Oof-ed", "Twivia", and "Serve It Up"
Game: Marble Muchness (3/24/2011) Sean Cramer
	A common object is the subject of this game.
Game: Tri-Level Baseball (4/8/2011) Sean Cramer
	Tri-Level Baseball takes advantage of springtime!
Change Games (10/27/2011) Sean Cramer
	The ideas following can be used to begin discussions of serving and stewardship within your group, or they can be used as stand-alone, fun ideas.
A Hodgepodge of Games (8/11/2011) Sean Cramer
	An indoor game, an outdoor game, and a water game.
Minute Games (9/8/2011) Sean Cramer
	The idea of short bursts of activity, working against the clock, and doing crazy things in the process has been used in game creation since games began (or so I hypothesize). Consider using one or many of the following games in your next gathering.
Game Presentation and Techniques, part 1 (11/10/2011) Sean Cramer
	How to present and lead games.
Games: March-Themed Fun (3/17/2011) Sean Cramer
Travel Games (5/19/2011) Sean Cramer
	Youth groups are constantly traveling, and it's always nice to have a bag of tricks to pull from. Only a few of these have need of props, and the variations are endless.
Summer Games (6/17/2011) Sean Cramer
	The games and ideas this month focus on taking advantage of one of the great summer game ingredients: water!
Family Night: MMMM Good--M&Ms (10/12/2011) Youth Ministry Classics
	Do parents know how their teenager(s) regard the stewardship of time, talents and treasure? Do students have any idea why their parents handle their finances like they do and what value they put on their time and talents? This family night will give parents and teens a great chance to talk about these things.
Lock-In: Bread of Life (11/16/2011) Youth Ministry Classics
	This lock-in/servant event is intended to focus on the ordinary substance of bread with the prayer that God will use that also to accomplish the spectacular.