WyldLife Wednesday: How To Maximize 'The Raffle'
Written by Neal Eckerlin, WyldLife Representative of the Southwestern DivisionSometimes we continue do things at club because we’ve always done them but we often forget the purpose and how to make...
View ArticleRain for Roots: 'Waiting Songs' for Advent
Rain for Roots is a group of Nashville musicians made up of Sandra McCracken, Katy Bowser, and Flo Paris. They make wonderful music for children and partner with their local chapter of YoungLives. Rain...
View ArticleRunning on Empty: What's True About God & You (Part 4)
Walk into any Young Life club and you’re bound to find people who look happy, confident, and secure. But, inwardly, some are confused, frustrated, frightened, guilty and ashamed to reveal themselves to...
View ArticleHoedown Club Ideas
The fall is a perfect time of year to pull off a Young Life hoedown club!LOCATIONBorrow a barn! If you can't find a barn, find a field. It's better to do the field party earlier in October so it's not...
View ArticleA Discipleship Series By Justin McRoberts: Along the Way
On Tuesdays this semester we're running a series of posts on discipleship by Justin McRoberts. If you've missed the first 6 posts, click the links below to catch up.Discipleship Series...
View ArticleHello by Adele: Chords and Slides
The population of the United States is 320 million. In less than one month, Adele's "Hello" has 400 million views on YouTube. Her new album comes out this week. If you're looking for a 'hot' new song...
View ArticleWyldLife Wednesday: Tips for Building Relationships With Parents
Written by Steph Raubenheimer, WyldLife Representative in the Greater New York DivisionWhen a parent drops a kid off at WyldLife club, do you ever wonder “Does this parent know I’m ____________.” Fill...
View ArticleWatch & Wait: Reflections on Advent and Christmas by Jim Branch
Many of you are familiar with 'The Blue Book' and have loved reading Jim Branch's writings. Jim was on staff with YL for almost twenty years and now directs a ministry of spiritual nurture in...
View ArticleTurkey Club: 10 Ideas for a YL Thanksgiving Celebration
Thanksgiving is next week! If you're squeezing club in before the break, below are some ideas for Turkey Club.ServeHave kids bring canned goods to club to donate to needy families. You could also ask...
View ArticleRunning on Empty: Frustrated Desires
This is the 5th week in our Sunday series, "Running on Empty," by Fil Anderson. If you missed the first four, catch up here:The Condition of Your SoulHearing the Voice of GodThe Fear of...
View ArticleMr. Christmas Tree Pageant...and other Christmas Club Ideas
Below are tons of ideas to help make your Christmas Club a merry ol time. If you have other ideas to share, email us here and we'll add them to the post. Christmas Club Sample ScheduleWe usually start...
View ArticleA Discipleship Series By Justin McRoberts: The World Is Not Ours To Save
On Tuesdays this semester we've been running a series of posts on discipleship by Justin McRoberts. If you've missed the first 7 posts, click the links below to catch up. Today is the last one in this...
View ArticleWyldLife Wednesday: Christmas Tree Scavenger Hunt
Looking for a fun Christmas club with your WyldLife friends? The Human Christmas Tree Scavenger Hunt gives kids and leaders an opportunity to laugh and play – and also allows parents to get involved....
View ArticleRunning on Empty: Greenhousing Your Life With God
This is the 6th week in our Sunday series, "Running on Empty," by Fil Anderson. If you've missed the first 5, catch up here:The Condition of Your SoulHearing the Voice of GodThe Fear of...
View ArticleThe 12 Days Of Spikeball Giveaway
Get pumped! In the giving spirit of Christmas, Spikeball has donated 12 sets for us to give away over the next 12 days. What Is Spikeball?A super fun game we love to play at our Young Life club, inside...
View ArticleHoliday Contact Work Ideas
Guest post written by Demi Nicolle, volunteer leader in Indiana, PA.With Christmas fast approaching, your YL team may be scrambling for some last-minute ideas before the holiday break. Here are some...
View ArticleWyldLife Wednesday: How To Lead Campaigners for Middle Schoolers
Guest post written by Emily Johnson, WyldLife staff in Bradenton, FL.Think of Campaigners like cabin time. It’s a great opportunity to get your middle school friends to sit down together to talk about...
View ArticleA Game Changing Post-It-Note for An Area Director in Texas
It's fun to be able to share such reminders of God's provision. May the story below from Chris Trevathan be an encouragement to you! In September I was at lunch with a man who asked how fundraising...
View ArticleThe Flamingo Mixer
A friend of mine recently sent me this video and thought it would make a fun mixer for club. I completely agree! The Flamingo MixerShow this clip in club, then have everyone pretend to be a flamingo....
View ArticleRunning on Empty: Going Into Arabia
This is the 7th week in our Sunday series, "Running on Empty," by Fil Anderson. If you've missed the first 6, catch up here:The Condition of Your SoulHearing the Voice of GodThe Fear of...
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