NYWC 2012 San Diego- Grande Seminars

September 21, 2016

We’re excited to have Les Christie as one of our NYWC speakers. This blog post is a great start to the conversations he’ll be navigating in his seminar: Fun and Games. Check out more information HERE.  “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: A time to weep and a time to…

August 22, 2016

We’re excited to have Les Christie as one of our NYWC speakers. This blog post is a great start to the conversations he’ll be navigating in his seminar: Positive Discipline: Working with Rude, Obnoxious, and Apathetic Teens. Check out more information HERE.  Like most other youth workers, I’ve been burned time and again by a certain kind…

August 10, 2016

Matthew’s post below is an example of what some youth workers are doing to help youth ministry evolve with the needs of their community. This year’s National Youth Workers Convention is all about how we rise to new challenges and imagine new ways to lead students to find and follow Jesus. Join us this fall in Cincinnati, OH…

August 9, 2016

John’s post below is an example of what some youth workers are doing to create new elements of youth ministry. This year’s National Youth Workers Convention is all about how we rise to new challenges and imagine new ways to lead students to find and follow Jesus. Join us this fall in Cincinnati, OH to connect with and…

June 9, 2016

At the NATIONAL YOUTH WORKERS CONVENTION, we stopped youth workers from all across the U.S. and asked them to share a 10-second youth ministry tip. THE 10-SECOND TIP: Make sure your game meets this one criteria: If it’s funny for you to watch, it’s a good game. MY ADDED THOUGHTS: The best games for youth ministry are both fun…

February 10, 2016

Les Christie is a long-time veteran of youth ministry, and he’s been the game guru in my mind for the last 10 years. In this YS Idea Lab, Les explains the DNA of a perfect youth group game and helps us understand how to make the most out of games with students. If you don’t have…

August 28, 2014

Every Friday we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week's trending links include a look at mutli-ethnic churches responding to racial injustice, lots of tips for structure, campus ministry, reconnecting with students, and plenty of fuel for your procrastination. Blogs From YouthSpecialties.com This Week Les Christie shares some great thoughts on caring for the…

August 24, 2014

We are excited to share this post from Les Christie and we're thrilled that he'll be at both NYWC Sacramento and NYWC Atlanta!  Original photo by Montecruz Foto. Like most other youth workers, I’ve been burned time and again by a certain kind of kid. These kids are difficult to love. They’ve got a calloused…

February 25, 2014

Were you at NYWC this past fall? It was a great weekend as we talked about ideas, challenged each other to make a difference in the lives of our students and volunteers, and left with the charge to go Onward! However, we cannot think about all the great things that make up NYWC without thinking…

January 30, 2014

Deciding if you are rooting for the Broncos or the Seahawks is the easy part of hosting a Superbowl party for your youth ministry.  Coming up with fun and games to entertain everyone when the commericals aren't on is the hard part.  We've found some great resources to help you get ready for hosting an…

November 20, 2013

July 24, 2013

Who doesn't love playing with balloons? Watch as Les Christie demonstrates a pair of fun and engaging ways to use balloons in games with your students. For more youth ministry resources from Les, visit youthspecialties.com/author/les-christie. The YS Idea Lab is filmed on location at the National Youth Workers Convention.  It's not too late to join…