WyldLife Wednesday: Campaigners Discussion about 1 John 3
Bekah Siau, area director with YL Military at West Point, NY, used the following Campaigners lesson. Bekah shared, “These questions spurred some of the best conversations I’ve had with 6th and 7th...
View ArticlePromposals and The Young Life Leader's Guide to Prom Season
Prom season is upon us and below are a few ways we, as Young Life leaders, can serve our high school friends, parents, and school administrations.PRE-PROMProm-posalsSome of your high school friends are...
View ArticleColumbia Celebrates New Leaders
It's such an encouragement to watch the Lord continue to raise up new leaders year after year! Here's a fun video from the recent Columbia Metro (South Carolina) leader placement.
View ArticleFree Ice Cream & Italian Ice This Monday at Dairy Queen and Rita's
The first official day of Spring is tomorrow- Monday, March 20th. In celebration of the warmer weather, both Dairy Queen and Rita's are giving away free frozen treats. It's a great opportunity to pick...
View ArticleYou're Invited to a Work Week at a Young Life Camp Near You!
If you've never been to a Young Life Work Week, this could be your year! They're only a couple months away, so look at the dates below and mark your calendars.It's a great opportunity to add another YL...
View ArticleGreensboro Fellows Program
About the graduate from college.....Now what?If you're about to graduate from college, odds are you're continuing to answer the million-dollar question, "What are you doing when you graduate?"Some of...
View ArticleHype Club Music: DJ Promote's New Party Edits
Do you need some clean, hype music for club? Thankfully DJ Promote has hooked us up with some current edits. DJ Pack 5 just came out last week. These songs work great to play in the background as kids...
View ArticleIf Only...Then I'd Be Happy
Last week I asked some of my middle school friends to complete the following sentence and write down their answers anonymously on a piece of paper. Their responses are below:If only...then I'd be...
View ArticleWyldLife Wednesday: Fondue & Fun
Looking for a fun way to engage with middle school gals? Check out what Derrica Barbee and Adrienne Boyd did with middle school gals in Winston-Salem, NC last night!With a lil melted cheese and...
View Article10 Fun Ideas for Spring-time Contact Work
Spring has arrived! If you need some fun, fresh, & frugal contact work ideas, you're in luck. Grab your middle, high school or college friends and make some memories.Dog Park/Animal ShelterIf you...
View ArticleA Prayer For Your Young Life Team
I recently came across this beautiful prayer from an upcoming book called "Every Moment Holy" by Douglas McKelvey. It reminded me of something our Young Life teams could use to help us pray together...
View ArticleA Simple Way to Connect With Theater Students
Shared by Ryan Soderberg, YL Area Director in Wauwatosa, WI. We found one great way to connect with the theater students is to provide food during tech week of their shows. The students have long days...
View ArticleA Tradition Unlike Any Other: The YL Frisbee Golf Masters
This weekend, millions of golf fans will watch "The Masters," a tradition unlike any other! If you're looking for a fun and unique fundraising event for camp, here's a fun idea out of Rome/Floyd...
View ArticleWhen Spring Break Broke My Heart
Next week is Spring Break for my high school friends. It feels like it's a good week to stay off of social media. In the past years, many of the posts I've seen have just broken my heart. It often...
View Article10 Tips for Senior Club
If you've not already had your final club for this school year, the end is in sight. It’s become a tradition in many Young Life areas to end the year with “Senior Club,” giving the graduating seniors a...
View ArticleWhat To Do When Club Isn't Working
Below are are a few options if you're looking for activities to do "when club isn't working" or if you have to "punt" when there aren't very many kids that show up at club.Poor Man's PaintballBigger,...
View ArticleMeet Next Year's Freshmen: How to Get 8th Graders to Club
As you near the end of the school year, it's a perfect time to invite 8th graders to one of your last clubs! In just a few months they'll be freshmen. Let's give them a taste now so they know what they...
View ArticleHow to Say Goodbye: Thoughts on Young Life Leaders Leaving Well
Some of your Young Life teammates might be entering a season of transition. Maybe they're graduating, moving, burned out or called to another ministry.Their absence will be noticed. Not just by you or...
View ArticleA Powerful Way To Honor Your Graduating Seniors
Before you know it the seniors in your Young Life club will be graduating. One special way to honor and celebrate them is with a "Blessing Service." I've seen this done in very different, yet...
View ArticleSummer Movies 2017: Opening Dates & Trailers
The summer movie season begins in just 15 days. Our job as YL leaders is to lead our middle and high school friends into the adventure of following Christ. Part of that means helping them discover...
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