Planning for your program year... again

By Bryan Bliss January 30, 2019

In an ideal world, youth workers would schedule every event – every lesson! – in the late and..

Reconnecting with lost youth: Staying connected

By Erik Ullestad January 16, 2019

This is the third and final post in our series for youth leaders about reconnected with lost..

Reconnecting with lost youth: How it works

By Erik Ullestad January 9, 2019

This is the second of a three-part series about starting the year with a fresh start. Our first..

Reconnecting with lost youth: Why bother?

By Erik Ullestad January 2, 2019

This is the first of a three-part series for leaders about starting the new year with a fresh..

What does mission mean to faith?

By Sparkhouse December 5, 2018

For many youth, they first experience mission and how it relates to their faith by going on some..

What role should parents play in youth group?

By Sparkhouse November 28, 2018

Involving parents at youth group. It’s a sticky topic, let’s be real! Sometimes youth workers and..

Showing and teaching gratitude to middle schoolers (no, really)

By Sparkhouse November 14, 2018

Middle school kids present joys and challenges to their friends, parents, teachers, and ministry..

3 reasons to level up with Sparkhouse at NYWC 2018!

By Elissa Zoerb November 7, 2018

This month, youth workers will be attending the biggest party of the year and we’ll be there, too!..

The scary truth about Christmas

By Sparkhouse October 31, 2018

While many Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, others are celebrating a very scary holiday:..

How to survive a lock-in with teens (and have some fun too!)

By Sparkhouse October 24, 2018

As a youth worker, it’s likely that you have been or will be involved in a lock-in. The night..

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