Responding to the Spring Slump in Young Life
Written Lindsay Fluker.Spring is definitely in the air, as yards are bursting with color and my friends at the high school talk of prom and spring break. I am the wife of a Young Life Area Director and...
View ArticleJerry Seinfeld on "Giving Young Life Talks"
I recently listened to a brillant conversation between comedian legends Jerry Seinfeld and Larry Wilde. Larry interviewed Jerry on the topic of stand-up comedy. You can listen to it here on Spotify.So...
View ArticleHow To Honor 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." Go ahead and get a date scheduled on the calendar...
View Article13 Lucky Ideas for a Sham-Rockin' St. Patty's Day Club
This year, St. Patrick's Day falls on Saturday, March 17th. Probably best to hold your Shamrockin' Club the week before. If you have a Monday club, you potentially could have it on March 19th. If you...
View ArticleMarch Madness 2018 Theme Club Ideas
March Madness has begun and the NCAA tournament starts next week! If you're hosting a March Madness club, below are some ideas to get you ballin'. And don't forget to enter your bracket in the Young...
View ArticleMarch Madness Bracket Challenge (Pick'em Group for Young Life Leaders)
Starting tonight (Sunday, March 11, 2018) after the selection show, you can begin making your picks for the 5th annual Young Life Leader March Madness Bracket Challenge!Enter your bracket in the Young...
View ArticleHype Club Music: DJ Promote's Newest Party Edits
Do you need some clean, hype music for club? Thankfully DJ Promote has hooked us up with some current edits. DJ Pack 6 just came out and has lots of current mash-ups. These songs work great to play in...
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! Check the dates below and mark your calendars. It's a great opportunity to add another YL shirt to your collection, to join old...
View Article10 Fun Ideas for Spring Contact Work
Spring-time 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...
View ArticleKickin' the Ceiling
"Hey Nate, if I can kick the ceiling, will you sign up for Young Life camp?" "Okay. Deal." Since 1941, Young Life leaders like Austin Robertshaw have been doing whatever it takes to bring kids face to...
View ArticleI Can't Believe I Tweeted This: Timehop, Spring Break, and Redemption
Timehop is a fantastic app for all Young Life leaders! Each day, it pulls in pictures from Instagram, Facebook, Google, and my iPhone camera roll to remind me of things that occurred on that exact day...
View ArticleAdulting 101 by Pete Hardesty and Josh Burnette
Written by Pete Hardesty, Young Life College Eastern Divisional Coordinator.Today, my dear friend (and former Young Life staff/leader) Josh Burnette and I are releasing our new book, ADULTING 101. It’s...
View Article"Home"&"From Now On" Club Song Mashup
Looking for a fun new club song?Christopher Williams shared with us this mashup he recently did at Oakbridge. It combines "From Now On" (Greatest Showman) with "Home" (Phillip Phillips). DOWNLOADChord...
View ArticleEgg-citing and Egg-celent Club Games
Have any leftover Easter eggs? Here's are 5 club games where you can use them.Game One: Egg ZoneHow to play: Arrange 4 NFL footballs upright (preferably using a kickstand). In one minute, stack 4...
View ArticleRaise $ for Summer Camp with Customized Karama Cuffs
Written by Raychel McKinney, Young Life leader in Evansville, IN.Are you looking for a way to raise funds for camp this summer?My name is Raychel McKinney and I work with a social enterprise born out...
View ArticleWhat Has Newt Been Reading?
We asked Young Life president, Newt Crenshaw, to share a list of books he has learned from over the past year. It’s impressive and gives insight to the heart of our leadership and the direction of our...
View ArticlePromposals and the Young Life Leader's Guide to Prom Season
Prom season is upon us and below are a few ways Young Life leaders can serve our high school friends, parents, and school administrations.PRE-PROMProm-posalsSome of your high school friends are asking...
View Article"Lean On Me" and "Cold, Cold Water" Club Song Mashup
Looking for a fun new club song mashup?Ryan Soderberg, YL Area Director in Wauwatosa, WI shared with us this mashup they recently did at club. It combines the classic "Lean On Me" with "Cold Water."...
View ArticleSenior Club: 10 Tips to Make it Memorable
The end of this school year 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 chance to lead club and share about their...
View ArticleFamily Feud Club Questions & Answers
Have you ever done Family Feud club? Manny Ruan, a Young Life leader at Canyon Lake High School in Texas, shared with us some Family Feud questions and answers (download below) that his YL team...
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