Try this one: Would You Rather?
Students choose between two options and physically move to one side of the room. A simple game that sparks surprising conversations.
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Try this one: Speed Dating (the friendly kind)
Students sit in two rows facing each other and rotate through quick introductions and questions. A great way to meet everyone in the group.
Try this one: Human Bingo
Bingo cards filled with fun facts instead of numbers. Students mingle to find classmates who match each square.
Try this one: Two Truths and a Lie
A classic icebreaker where each person shares three statements about themselves — two true, one lie. The group guesses which is the lie.
Service Project Ideas for Youth Groups
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Your Church Needs an AI Policy. Here’s Why.
Last week, a pastor in rural Ohio told me something that stuck with me. By Brent Lacy AI in the […]
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Rural Church Revitalization: A Realistic Guide for Small Churches
Let’s be honest: most rural churches are declining. Not some. Most. By Brent Lacy Church Leadership Rural Church Revitalization: A […]
Remote and Zoom Interviews for Pastor Search Committees: Best Practices for a Better Process
Remote interviews can help pastor search committees screen candidates well, but only if the process is thoughtful, organized, and respectful. Here are practical best practices for Zoom and remote pastoral interviews.
Legal Interview Questions for Pastor Search Committees: What Churches Can and Cannot Ask
Many pastor search committees want to ask good questions and protect the church, but some common interview questions can create legal problems. Here is a practical guide to what churches can ask, what they should avoid, and why the ministerial exception matters.
Bi-Vocational Ministry Is Not a Compromise
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