Games at Youth Group…But Why?

It feels like a question we’ve all asked ourselves at least once (if not every week) as Youth Workers.  We’ve...

The Importance of Scripture

Why should we read the Bible?  Why should Scripture be a part of our everyday life? Think about the things...

Thought Factory Podcast: Is Youth Ministry Dying?

Come and listen to the Thought Factory podcast, a ministry of Never The Same. This two part series is a...

Sample Curriculum Calendar

Download this free resource to help plan your year using Soul Exercises complete curriculum content. We’ve mapped out the 2023-2024...

Creating Healthy Bible Reading Habits

Starting a habit can be hard.  It can get discouraging and feel like it’ll never stick.  But what better habit...

What Would Jesus Do (As A Youth Pastor)?

If you scan through any youth ministry Facebook group or online forum, you’ll notice some questions coming up again and...

Five Service Projects For Your Student Ministry

Serving: something we know we should  be doing as a group, but sometimes it just feels a little…daunting. Where do...

Three Easy Events You Need To Add This Year

I’ve had the same order at Chipotle since 2015. Once I locked into the perfect combination of their fresh and...

How To Build A Student Ministry Budget

When you felt a call into student ministry, you likely were excited about hanging out with students, growing in faith...

Where Did The Bible Go?

A recent study conducted by Never the Same revealed startling statistics on students and the Bible.  Of the 3,000+ students...

3 Lessons for the New Year

Looking back can be dangerous. If you look backward while driving forward, you’ll crash your car. If you look back...

4 Awesome Christmas Games For Student Ministry

It’s been a long semester of planning games, preaching, and prepping your leaders week in and week out, and it’s...

4 Great Christmas Gifts For Your Youth Leaders

Christmas is the time to appreciate your youth leaders. Let’s be honest – if we could, we would buy all...

Fighting The Chaos of Christmas

There is so much going on during Christmas time. Extra shopping, extra parties, and lots of extra food consume our...

Waiting for Jesus: An Advent Series