Table of Contents
Introduction ix
Impromptu Theater 1
Parental Consent Form 2
First Aid Kit 3
Chick Bag 4
Joys and Sorrows 5
Fundraising 6
Curriculum 8
Sunday School Teachers 9
Youth Group to Youth Ministry to Youth Family 10
Youth Ministry Name 12
T-Shirts 13
Borrow, Tweak and Steal 14
Go To Events 15
Meeting Places 16
Stay for a Generation 17
Every June and Every Six Years 19
Deep Pockets 20
Build Your Own Waffle Night 21
Must Have Ministry Tools 22
Totes 23
Find a Need and Meet It 24
Stay True to Your Denomination 25
Attend Their Stuff 27
Birthdays 29
Breakfast on the Road 30
Carry In Dinners 32
Backyards 33
Play Games 34
Diaper Dodge Ball 36
Schizm 37
Order of Importance 40
Teachers 43
Budget 45
Graduation Banquet 47
Overnighters vs Half-Nighters 48
Candles & Air Fresheners 50
Budget vs Fundraisers 51
Coffee & Hot Chocolate 52
Elementary Age Students 53
Newsletter 54
Local Events 55
Dinner 56
Pictures 58
Couch and Ping Pong Table 59
Youth Room Furniture 60
Desserts 61
Fun Food 61
Summer Camp 64
Sunday Nights 66
Wednesday Nights 67
Plan Ahead 69
Calendar 71
Cutting Costs on Trips 72
Worship 74
Student Ministry Team 77
Relational Ministry 80
Involve Them in Your Personal Life 83
Service and Missions 84
Youth Room Fridge 87
This Guy Missed the Point 88
Continue Your Education 89
Sex 90
Utilize Technology 92
Background Checks 94
Local Schools 95
Boy / Girl Safety 98
Hugs and I Love You 100
Closing Thoughts 101
Biography 102
Appendix A 103
Appendix B 105
Bibliography 107