Toolbox — Youth Ministry

RUNNING TO GOD

RUNNING TO GOD

Run to God even if something is knocking you down. This is an emotionally and physically intense activity and should follow an evening focusing on running to God when facing challenges in your life

Inspire, 1st BlessingMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 20181st Blessing: Strengthen my original mind by practicing life of faith habits, Inspire: Letting God In

SEEK AND SEEK

SEEK AND SEEK

Demonstrate the idea that relationships take two committed parties!

2nd Blessing, ConnectMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 20182nd Blessing: Feel a sense of belonging with my family & community, Connect: Opening Up

SENIOR APPRENTICESHIP

SENIOR APPRENTICESHIP

Training your seniors to become future youth pastors

3rd Blessing, ContributeMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 20183rd Blessing: Develop & contribute my abilities to the world around me, Contribute: Become a Leader

SERVICE IS A WAY OF LIFE

SERVICE IS A WAY OF LIFE

Relevant DP Life Articles & Discussion Questions

3rd Blessing, ContributeMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 2018Contribute: What's the Deal?, 3rd Blessing: Know the possible impact of my strengths & passions

SERVICE PROJECT

SERVICE PROJECT

Get involved in your local community (also a few resources to help you get started)

Contribute, 3rd BlessingMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 20183rd Blessing: Develop & contribute my abilities to the world around me, Contribute: Let's Do It

SERVICE SCAVENGER HUNT

SERVICE SCAVENGER HUNT

Do some simple service tasks in the community or at someone’s home

3rd Blessing, ContributeMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 2018Contribute: Let's Do It, 3rd Blessing: Develop & contribute my abilities to the world around me

SILENT LIBRARY

SILENT LIBRARY

This is a fun evening program that can be used to get everyone laughing! Great for team bonding, but watch out! If you crack a smile your team takes the fall!

2nd Blessing, ConnectMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 2018Connect: Let's Have Fun, 2nd Blessing: Engage & Grow with my faith community

SONG RE-WRITE

SONG RE-WRITE

Rewrite the words of a song to be more positive

Empower, 3rd BlessingMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 2018Empower: Let's Get Familiar

SOUL SWAP

SOUL SWAP

A fun game that recognizes our unique personalities

3rd Blessing, ContributeMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 20183rd Blessing: Feel excited & confident in my unique potential, Contribute: What's the Deal?

SPEED CONNECTING

SPEED CONNECTING

Get to know everyone in your group in a short amount of time

2nd Blessing, ConnectMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 20182nd Blessing: Feel a sense of belonging with my family & community, Connect: Getting Comfortable

SPIRITUAL STYLE QUIZ

SPIRITUAL STYLE QUIZ

Discover the way you personally connect with God

1st Blessing, InspireMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 2018Inspire: God & I, 1st Blessing: Strengthen my original mind by practicing life of faith habits

STOP KILLING ME WITH YOUR SMALL TALK

STOP KILLING ME WITH YOUR SMALL TALK

Relevant DP Life articles

2nd Blessing, ExpandMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 20182nd Blessing: Engage & Grow with my faith community, Expand: 4 Where Do I Start?

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER VACATION

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER VACATION

Give your hard working Sunday School Teacher’s a break this year!

3rd Blessing, ContributeMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 2018Contribute: Let's Do It

SUPERHERO ALTER EGO

SUPERHERO ALTER EGO

Work together to discover your superhero alter ego

Contribute, 3rd BlessingMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 2018Contribute: What Do I Have to Offer?, 3rd Blessing: Feel excited & confident in my unique potential

TACKLE ME

Identify your blocking points and literally take them down!

EmpowerMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 2018Empower: Expand Your Growth

TATTOO PROMISES

TATTOO PROMISES

Seal your commitment to God with a Sharpie Tattoo

1st Blessing, InspireMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 20181st Blessing: Learn the Divne Principle, Expand: 2 Practicing the Skills, Inspire: God & I

TEACHING THE DIVINE PRINCIPLE

TEACHING THE DIVINE PRINCIPLE

Idea’s that could change the world

1st Blessing, ExpandMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 20181st Blessing: Learn the Divne Principle, Expand: 2 Practicing the Skills

TECHNOLOGY FOR A CAUSE

TECHNOLOGY FOR A CAUSE

Feature personal experiences and paths with God

Contribute, 3rd BlessingMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 20183rd Blessing: Develop & contribute my abilities to the world around me, Contribute: What's the Deal?

TESTIMONIES ABOUT GOD

TESTIMONIES ABOUT GOD

Let God answer the prayers of others through you

2nd Blessing, InspireMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 2018Inspire: Getting to Know God, 1st Blessing: Have empathy with Heavenly Parent & True Parents

THE BIGGER PICTURE

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Use art as a means of showing how each of our contributions add up to something amazing

3rd Blessing, ContributeMichael HolmesSeptember 28, 2018Contribute: Become a Leader, 2nd Blessing: Engage & Grow with my faith community