What success is in a Christ follower can be confusing to a young person. Some may believe that is pertains to money, career, and material things. However, success for a Christian should be representing Christ and what He wants us to do. Christian success is not just a life goal, but a daily goal. Encourage the youth to trust in …
Youth Discussion: The Parable of the 10 Virgins
Use this youth discussion to talk about the meaning of the parable of 10 virgins in Matthew 25:1-3. Give yourself about 30-45 minutes for this discussion. The parable of the 10 virgins is not about church folks and the “wicked”. It is about Jesus followers and church folks. There is a difference. Some will be ready for Him, some won’t. …
Youth Discussion: Challenges Youth Face Today
The disciples faced challenges that we cannot relate to today. This discussion will help show that even though the challenges we face are different from back then, we still have pressing challenges to face and we need to be willing to overcome them by any means necessary. Have the youth read Acts 5:25–42. Back in the years after Jesus resurrected, …
15 More Get to Know You Questions for Church Youth Group
What is something you’re good at? What makes you lose track of time? What does this world need more of and why? What is something new you tried recently and loved? What is something new you tried, but didn’t like? What is something you’re passionate about and want to spend more time doing? Share a defining moment in your life. …
12 Get to Know You Questions for Church Youth Group
What do you think the purpose of life is? Has that changed for you in the last 5 years? What’s a weird habit you have? What’s a weird habit your best friend has? When do you feel the loneliest? If you were a city, which city would you be and why? Who are you proudest of in your life? If …
In Christ, We Become New – Discussion Starters for Youth
Use these discussion questions to guide the youth from discussing adding and removing things in their lives to become “new.” If you could, what is one thing about this world you would like to get rid of? What about the way your school is? What would you remove about it to improve it? What would you add that would make …
Youth Discussion Starters – Give Your All
Warmup Talk Who likes to play soccer? What is your favorite thing about soccer? (Or basketball or however the conversation goes) Have you ever played with someone that didn’t hustle enough on the field, gave up to early on a pass, or just didn’t try hard enough on a consistent basis? How did it make you feel to play with …
HELP! for Youth Sabbath School Teachers
Some tips and advice for teaching Youth Sabbath School.
Tough Discussion Questions for Youth – 3 (Racism)
Use these discussion questions to get your youth to start talking. Make sure you allow for everyone’s input. You may get a wide range of standards in the answers that are given, but do not rebuke the youths’ responses. Facilitate the discussion so that other youth can defend the “right” answers. If you try to ask the question and then …
Tough Discussion Questions for Youth – 2
Use these discussion questions to get your youth to start talking. Make sure you allow for everyone’s input. You may get a wide range of standards in the answers that are given, but do not rebuke the youths’ responses. Facilitate the discussion so that other youth can defend the “right” answers. If you try to ask the question and then …