Can you guys help me in finding information for my youth group. I also welcome your suggestions on how to get this up and running again.I'd suggest having all the youth together and then presenting the question to them.... An open discussion type thing where they all have some input into what their expectations (of a youth group) are, what they'd like to learn more about, how they learn best, what they don't like, etc. That should give you a starting point and get the creative juices flowing.
You can also use books geared to that age that they might like to read to get discussions started. There's a Josh Harris book ("I Kissed Dating Goodbye") that has a study guide with it (for teens) that will make them think. Even with out the study guide it should generate some meaty discussions. That's just an example, there's more geared to youth that you could use. Without a book, you could use real-life examples of problems that your youth encounter and Scriptural answers on how to deal with them. Get them going straight to The Word for answers for a life-long impact!
Personally, I think that local missions projects need to be included. Putting feet to faith, so to speak. Depending on the size of the group, some ideas are: Helping the elderly with yardwork, car washing, housecleaning, etc. Helping out with literacy programs, homeless shelters, etc. Depending on the size of your city..... If they've never done anything like that before, they start off a bit whiney but end up feeling the satisfaction of doing something for nothing as they head towards doing it for Christ!
How big is the youth group? How many males and females? Are they older or younger?
Sorry, is that too much?
