I stole this idea from my friend and fellow youth minister Kati Davis, but that’s ok cause I was the magic 8 ball! Anyways, this can work in a number of different lessons – the future, the provision of Jesus, prophecy, etc. The Setup First of all, you need to find your “Magic 8 Ball.” [...]

This can be either an upfront game or a group game. Materials Saran Wrap (at least one roll per team)   As an upfront game, call up a few volunteers and divide them into groups of two, one to be the mummy and one to wrap. If its a group game, just divide them into [...]

Perfect activity for a lock in or just a bunch of crazy guys getting together.   Materials needed Glow in the dark football * Long Bendy Glow sticks (lots of them)   Game Description We’ve all needed a late night game for a lock-in when we’ve exhausted the old standbys. As long as you have [...]

Chances are, most of your teens have a cell phone with a camera. Here is a great game to take advantage of that fact, and get your teens moving. Materials One cell phone camera per team A laptop attached to a TV or Projector (must be connected to internet) Divide your group into teams of [...]

Simple game, but lots of fun. This should be played indoors in a relatively small room. Materials 2 paper/plastic cups (1 for each team) 1 straw per player A pile of Q-Tips per player   Divide your group into two teams, and divide the room in half. Each team will have a “King” who has [...]

This is a game for those with students of a more creative bent, or just for a change of pace when you want to do something different. Either way, its a fun game that your students will love. Materials – one each per student  Paper Pencil   Divide your group into teams of 6-10 students [...]

Dodgeball with an insane twist! Dodgeball is fun. Strobe lights are fun. Put the two together and you are guaranteed a great time! Obviously, this should be played inside in a room that can be completely darkened, or at night outdoors. Divide your group up into two teams, grab a strobe light and turn it [...]