Youth Ministry Answers

Games can sometimes get treated like filler before the “important” parts of youth group, but the right game can help students relax, build relationships, create memories, and engage with your ministry. In this episode of Youth Ministry Answers, we’re talking about how to make games more fun, engaging, and strategic. So we asked Stephen Switzer to join Brooklyn and Damean to share practical ways to turn game time into something students and leaders actually look forward to.

QUESTION:
“How can I make the games in our youth ministry more fun?”

ANSWER: In this episode, we’ll talk about how to...
  1. Choose games intentionally and create enough variety for different students, group sizes, and moments in your program
  2. Respect your audience by inviting participation without forcing students into uncomfortable or embarrassing situations
  3. Create more energy through great hosting, music, enthusiastic leaders, and fun rewards
Plan smooth transitions so games build momentum and fit naturally into the rest of your program


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Creators and Guests

Host
Brooklyn Lindsey
Brooklyn Lindsey is the Chief Creativity Officer at Stuff You Can Use. She leads with 24 years of youth ministry experience and 9 years co-leading Somos Church.
Host
Damean Easter
Producer
Caitlyn Smelser
Caitlyn Smelser is the Executive Assistant at Stuff You Can Use and former youth pastor. On any given day you'll find her out for a run, hiking with her dog, Gus, or paddle-boarding on the lake. If you'd like to chat with Caitlyn about where to find the best hiking trails or how to make a perfect french macaron, she'd love to connect with you!

What is Youth Ministry Answers?

You ask the questions, and we help you find the answers. Youth Ministry Answers is hosted by Brooklyn Lindsey and Damean Easter from Stuff You Can Use! Every episode features a question about youth ministry submitted by ministry leaders, youth pastors, and volunteers! Got a question about leading your youth ministry or training volunteers? Visit yma.show to send it in — your question might be featured in an upcoming episode!