Here are three highlights from our discussion at HorizoNext relating to Senior Sunday. What can you do to make the most of it?

There I was, standing before a group of 40 something Middle School students on a Wednesday night wondering how I got myself into this mess…there was me, and there was them, and together, we were it.

One of my favorite events in our Student Ministry is the Mystery Trip. We take a fun, short trip (usually 2 nights/3 days) during Spring Break (but it could be whenever it works best for your ministry). We tell the parents where we are going and what we will be doing, but it is literally a mystery to the students. Here are a few simple steps to help you plan a Mystery Trip.

Over the last 15 years in paid ministry, I have picked up a few tips along the way to help with raising money. I have only served in churches where the youth ministry was expected to raise money to help offset camp and mission trip costs, so here are some tips gleaned along the way.