Posts by Young Life Leader
When A Kid Shows Up Without A Costume
Guest post submitted by Julane Dover, leader in Bend, Oregon This idea was for our Halloween club, but I think it can be adapted to other holidays when costumes are encouraged. Earlier that day, I told a few girls and another leader to wear an M&M colored t-shirt. I also brought a few large and…
Read MoreHow We Doubled Our Club Numbers In One Night
A guest post by Jason Talley, leader in Garland, TX More Than Just a Giveaway Three years ago we started Young Life at a Garland High school in Garland, Texas. Young Life had not been in this school in over 20 years, so aside from some amazing committee members in the area, we were starting…
Read More2 Fun Ways To Fundraise For Young Life Camp
The two guest posts below were shared by Tori Shine, volunteer leader in Rainier, Washington and Andrea Paton, volunteer WyldLife leader in Gloucester County, NJ. Clean Fundraising by Tori Shine For the past couple of years our area has been blessed with an amazing fundraising opportunity that I’d like to share. This fundraiser is by far one…
Read MorePerson Of Christ Club Talk Idea: A Guest Post Fom Meghan Morris
A guest post from Meghan Morris, volunteer leader in Chicago’s North Shore area and student at Northwestern University. Person of Christ Club Talk (thesis: Jesus experienced a lot of the same things as us – but with one important difference!) Intro to vid: what Hollywood says makes stories great vs beauty of ordinary life- video.…
Read More2 ‘Out Of The Box’ Contact Work Ideas
The 2 Contact work ideas below were shared by by Zack Miller, intern with Young Life Expeditions, in Nazareth, Israel and by Delaney Kochan, a volunteer leader in the Tri-lakes Area in Colorado. By Zack Miller Contact work can be a challenge over in this part of the world as well as anywhere. To do Young…
Read MoreWhen Seniors Shared Their Stories
A guest post submitted by Eli & Stephanie Johnson, volunteer leaders in Trenton, Ohio Senior Panel Last week, three of our senior leaders were a part of a Student Panel that took the place of the club talk and it was one of the coolest nights of leading our team has ever had. In the…
Read MoreCampaigners: An Identity Changing Idea
In late November we asked leaders around the world to share their best ideas from the semester. We received a ton of ideas and will share 7 of them over the next 7 days. Coming Up… Wednesday– Campaigners: An Identity Changing Idea Thursday– When Seniors Shared Their Stories Friday– Alternative Contact Work Ideas Saturday– Person…
Read More4 Leaders You’ve Seen Christ In This Semester
Over Thanksgiving we asked you to share about leaders in your area who had shown you Christ this semester. Here are 4 more! Jared Echevarria (shown on right) is an amazing guy. He has been a leader at Pickens High School in Jasper, Georgia for several years. I came to know him last year when I…
Read More4 Area Directors Who Deserve To Win Spikeball Sets
We’re giving away 12 Spikeball sets over 12 days. One of the 12 contests was to share why your Area Director deserves to win a set. Below are a few of the submissions we received. A random winner was drawn and congratulations to Nick Dorsey on winning a new Spikeball set! Written by Eric Thomas Our…
Read More4 Ways To Find New WyldLife Leaders
A guest post from Julie Clapp, YL Regional Initiatives Coordinator, North Central Texas. It’s almost Christmas and while I’d love a new sweater, what I really want is some new WyldLife leaders. Maybe you and your team are in the same boat? I want more people who get excited about hanging out with middle school…
Read MoreWhat Are You Doing After College?
If you’re in college and heading home for the holidays, odds are you’ll be answering the million-dollar question, “What are you doing when you graduate?” Would you like the opportunity to: Experience deep community and friendship after college? Gain experience working in the marketplace? Experience working in a church? Take seminary classes? Get world renowned…
Read MoreCamp Musician Of The Month: Andrew Osenga
Our featured camp musician for December is Andrew Osenga. Andrew first connected to Young Life as a high school student in Normal, IL. He did Work Crew at Castaway way back in the late 90’s. Since then Andrew has worked extensively with Andrew Peterson, Caedmon’s Call, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Jars of Clay as well…
Read MoreI Shall Not Want
Dec 04, 2014 | Drew Hill I didn’t mean to do it, but somehow I spent almost $400 on Cyber Monday. I saw a killer deal online for NB 993s, my favorite shoes, so I bought two pairs. Thirty minutes later I had purchased a lot of Christmas presents, most of them for myself. Something about…
Read MoreFeaturing 5 Young Life Leaders You’ve Seen Christ In This Semester
Over Thanksgiving we asked you to share how you’ve seen Christ in another leader this semester. It’s not too late to share, we’re taking submissions until December 8th. And if you share, you can win a book. Here are the details of how to do it. 5 Leaders You’ve Seen Christ In This Semester Garrison Weiner has…
Read More2 Ways To Reconnect With Former YL Kids In December
If you’ve been a Young Life leader for a few years, some of your former ‘high school friends’ are now in college. Here are two easy ways to reconnect with them in December. Exam Care Packages When you’re a college student, getting a package in the mail means a lot. I know it feels too…
Read MoreA New Member Of 'The Young Life Leader Blog' Team
Drew, Natalie, Honey (5), Hutch (2), Macy Heart (4 months) Yesterday we had the ‘dress rehearsal’ for the 5th Annual NWYL Mr. Christmas Tree Pageant. Tonight we’ll crown the tree at our last club of 2014. It’s been another YL’d semester sharing Jesus and life with our teenage friends. I’m thankful for all we have…
Read MoreBeing With Jesus: A Guest Post From Jim Branch
WIN JIM’S NEW BOOK See details below. A Guest Post from Jim Branch. Dear Young Life Leader, What a crazy fall it has been! Filled to the brim with life, energy and activity. From early mornings meeting friends at local restaurants to late nights sitting on the hood of a car having those conversations we…
Read MoreYoung Life Instagram Photos You Can Use
Below are some Instagram photos I’ve posted this semester via @YoungLifeLeader. You can download these pics on your phone by just touching and holding a picture below and clicking ‘Save Image.’ Feel free to add your own info on them and repost on your club’s Instagram or Twitter. I use Phonto to add texts to pics. I’m…
Read MoreCamp Musician Of The Month: Neal Carpenter
This month we are featuring Young Life Camp Musician, Neal Carpenter. Neal first connected to Young Life as a high school student in Greenville, SC and later as a volunteer leader while attending the University of Tennessee. Neal moved to Nashville, TN in 2007 to be closer to his friends Drew and Ellie Holcomb, and…
Read More4 Young Life Leaders Will Win Young Life Onesies
If you’re looking for a great Christmas gift this season, the Young Life Store has lots of great gear for sale, including YL onesies. YL staff and volunteer leaders always get a 20% discount (when logged into the site), reducing the onesie price to only $32. You can buy them here. If money is tight,…
Read MoreGo Deep. Get Real. 100+ Campaigners Questions To Help Kids Open Up
Good questions are essential to a deep Campaigners discussion. It’s often difficult to get teenagers talking, especially guys. Start the discussion with questions that help them slowly open up…then go deeper. One of my friends does 3 questions to start his Campaigners time each week. He calls it ‘Deep, Deeper, Deepest.’ Sometimes he just uses…
Read MoreChristmas Club Ideas & Mr. Christmas Tree Pageant
Below are tons of ideas to help make your Christmas Club a merry ol time. If you have any other ideas to share, please comment below. Here is a sample schedule, each element is explained below or through a ‘link’ within the schedule. Christmas Club We usually start club at 7:37, but start this particular…
Read MoreMaking Campaigners Fun & Dangerous: One-Roll
Almost every Sunday evening I have the huge privilege of meeting with a group of ten senior guys for about two hours. This was our schedule from this week’s Campaigners: 7:15 – 7:45 Hang out/Snacks/Ping Pong/Darts/Watch football 7:45 – 8:30 Bible study & prayer 8:30 – 9:15 Hang out & One-Roll We typically play a game…
Read MoreYoung Life Christmas Gift Ideas
Are you a YL staff person looking for Christmas gift ideas for committee or leaders? A volunteer leader looking for gift ideas for your high school friends? Or maybe just a YL’dly selfish person, addicted to YL gear, looking for items to add to your own Christmas list…here are some ideas for you! Letters To…
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