Ways Youth Groups Can Reach Out to Christian Teens Ideas and Activities for Creating an On Fire Youth Group By Kelli Mahoney, About Guide What activities does your youth group like to do? Are you looking for new and refreshing ideas for the Christian teens in your group? From games to Bible studies, check out all the ways a youth group can reach out to students to help them grow in their faith. Games Games are a great way to get things going during a service or get-together. There are plenty of outrageous games that make Christian teens laugh and icebreakers that allow students to get to know one another. A fun game at the start of service can make even skeptical student come back to find out more.Resources: *. 8 Stupid (And Fun!) Youth Group Games *. Small Group Icebreaker Games Outreach While mission trips may not be available or appealing to all students, outreach events are. Outreach is a chance for Christian teens to reach out to their own communities to be an example of Christ. Some outreach events involve witnessing to people, while others are forms of service that have very little preaching involved. Every youth group should have some sort of regular outreach to teach teens how to give back to the world around them.Resources: *. 11 Awesome Outreach Ideas *. Planning Long-term Outreach Activities *. 7 Ways Christian Teens Can Support the Troops Missions Trips Some Christians may feel a call to missions, and it is a call that leaders should want to encourage. If you do not know how to plan a mission trip, then you can go through an organization that can help you organize a trip for your students. There are plenty of trips available during Spring, Summer, and Winter breaks. The trips go all over the world and help to spread the gospel, build communities, provide food, and more to people who are in need. Isaiah 49:6 -I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth. (NIV)Resources: *. Top Mission Trips for Christian Teens *. Best Fundraising Ideas for Christian Teens Mission Trips *. Mission Trip Fundraising Sample Letter Outings/Activities Name one Christian teen that doesnt like to blow off a little steam by doing something fun. There arent any. Everyone likes to get out and do something entertaining. Whether its going to an amusement park or sitting back watching a movie, there are some fun outings and activities that you can do as a group.Resources *. 10 Great Youth Group Outings *. Activities for Christian Teen Girls *. Activities for Christian Teen Guys *. Activities and Events for Creative Christian Teens *. Movies for Youth Groups Bible Studies While regular services help to feed Christians, a Bible study is a great way to help Christian teens to grow in their faith and become more knowledgeable about the things they believe. However, there is a lot of planning required to run a long lasting Bible study. It starts with effective planning and involves choosing topics, activities, and even the right Bible for your group.Resources: *. How to Start a Christian Teens Bible Study *. Tips for Running a Good Bible Study for Christian Teens *. How to Design Your Own Bible Study *. Sample Bible Study Guide *. Bibles for Teens *. Popular Versions of the Bible Leadership No youth group is complete without good leadership. While many leaders feel called to youth leadership, it takes work to be an effective youth leader. Youth workers make an investment in discipling students and taking time to support Christian teens in their development and growth.Resources: *. 5 Characteristics of an Effective Youth Worker *. 8 Books for Youth Worker Development and Growth *. 6 Ways to Support Christian Teens During Exam Time Suggested Reading *. Basics of Your Faith *. Relationships and Christian Teens *. Top 10 Devotionals for Christian Teens See More About *. youth group games *. christian teen outreach *. christian teen mission trips *. christian icebreaker ideas *. christian teen activities Related Articles *. Youth Groups *. Fundraising Ideas for Christian Teens Mission Trips *. Finding a Church Youth Group - Church Youth Group *. 10 Great Outings for Youth Groups - Christian Teens - Youth Group - Outings... *. Christian Teens - Missions - Missions Trips for Christian Teens
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