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Materials for Youth Ministry

Mission Trip-Retreat Site Visit Checklist

This list contains suggested questions to ask, items to check and things to think about on a site visit for a mission trip.

Omnibus Health Form

This is a sample health form to use for youth groups.

Youth Group Fall Schedule

Example of a fall schedule of youth group programming.

Youth Group Handbook

This is an example of a youth group handbook outlining the philosophies and plans of youth program(s).

Be Christ to Others

This is a lesson where youth can put their faith into action through service.

Playing in the Park

This is a lesson that emphasizes community building and is appropriate for middle or high school students.

Team Reveal

If you have a large youth group and need to divide into teams, this lesson provides a guideline for how to make the team reveal fun and community building.

Vesper Outline – Sharing of Ourselves

This lesson is designed to be small group discussion(s) based on scripture.

Parent-Guardian Meeting

This lesson provides an outline for a meeting with parents-guardians at the beginning of a youth group program year.

Spiritual Flight Night

Youth explore the spiritual practice of Lectio Divina in this lesson.

Team Building

This lesson is designed to support team building. This is particularly helpful in creating bonds before a mission trip.

Thanksgiving Service Project

This is a an example of an all church service project for adults, families and youth.

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