Middle School Ministry

We’re All in This Together: How to Hand-off Well in Youth Ministry

by Sarah Dibbern | Apr 19, 2022 | 2022 Spring, Doing Ministry, Intergenerational Ministry, Middle School Ministry | 0

Congregations should be thinking about how we help young people transition from their first Sunday school class through into adult ministry. In youth ministry, we specifically think about how we transition junior high youth and confirmation into high school, and championing the supportive adults who get to care for them next. We can help our young people stay engaged in God’s Word, excited for the adventures that await them in their next stage.

Mind the (Age) Gap: Joys and Challenges of Combined Junior and Senior High Ministries

by Kristin Schmidt | Apr 4, 2022 | 2022 Spring, Doing Ministry, Middle School Ministry, Practical Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Theory | 0

Many youth leaders, especially in recent years, find themselves faced with the task of combining younger and older student groups. This article is going to explore some of the benefits and pitfalls you might face when leading youth ministry with both Jr. High and High School together!

Skit and Devotion – Law, Gospel, and What?

by Brianna Dehn | Jul 19, 2021 | 2021 Resources, Free Resources, Middle School Ministry, Skits | 0

Understanding and applying Law and Gospel is a hard balance! While both are completely necessary; we can’t have one without the other. This skit and devotion are designed to help you teach about Law and Gospel in a funny and relatable way.

Family Ties: Incorporating Parents into Confirmation

by Kristin Schmidt | Jun 29, 2021 | 2021 Resources, Free Resources, Middle School Ministry, Parent Resources | 0

Facilitating parental involvement in Confirmation can help it feel less like a graduation and more an avenue for relational development. Here are some ideas for how to incorporate parents in Confirmation in order to encourage long-term participation and spiritual growth.

Balance of Play in Youth Ministry

by Julianna Shults | Dec 29, 2020 | 2020 Resources, Doing Ministry, Middle School Ministry, Practical Youth Ministry | 0

Healthy youth ministry should strike a balance between developmentally appropriate activities, time to build relationships, and study of God’s Word, prayer, and other spiritual practices. This article considers some of the important balances a healthy youth ministry needs to strike when it comes to play!