Nine Summetime Student Ministry Insights
Let’s face it. Summertime student ministry is different and sometimes difficult. The familiar routine of the school year is in chaos, and students either have a ton of free time or are busier than ever. The change of seasons usually results in a change of strategy for the majority of youth groups around the country.
There are tons of ideas about how to schedule youth ministry during the summer months. A quick Google Search reveals a myriad of options and opinions. I have listed nine sites that address this topic. Check them out and let me know what you think.
- Summer can be a tough time for Youth Ministry. Some people recommend shutting down your youth ministry programs for summer.
- There are at least 10 things that Doug Fields Hates about Youth Ministry in the Summer.
- You could use the extra time and nice weather to get creative with your Bible study.
- There are MANY benefits to taking your students on a Short-Term Missions Trip (at least 6 that I can think of).
- Or maybe you could create a more casual, relational environment for summer.
- Summer camp is always a very formative time for students. If you do choose to take your students to a camp, make sure to choose the right camp.
- The summer months are an important time to keep parents informed and involved.
- Remember that not everyone will be able to attend, but you can always Turn your summer photos into a slick movie and show them all what they missed!
- And whatever you do, don’t be discouraged by slumping attendance over the summer months. Look ahead to your Fall Kickoff, one of the 4 naturally biggest youth ministry weekends of the year.
