Fourfivesix.org: Great Ideas For Your Preteen Ministry

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Sinopse

Looking for great (game, object lessons, worship, volunteer celebration, etc. etc.) ideas to take your preteen ministry to the next level? This podcast is created and curated by FourFiveSix.org, a community of leading voices in preteen ministry. Our goal is simple: a short (4,5, or 6 minute) podcast a few times a week (4, 5, or 6 times) that gives you a quick, easy, free idea that you can use in your preteen ministry THIS WEEK. Have a question about preteen ministry or a unique preteen ministry idea that we can feature on our podcast? Send it to podcast@fourfivesix.org. Want to get more great ideas right now? Come join the community of preteen leaders at fourfivesix.org

Episódios

  • FFS446: DISCIPLESHIP IDEA: Communicate Expectations...The Preteens are Listening

    23/10/2023 Duração: 05min

    On today's episode, Sean discusses the importance of leaders communicating expectations to preteens. Preteens ARE listening for what is expected from them, since they have limited life experience and don't know what they should expect from themselves.

  • FFS445: GAMES & ACTIVITIES IDEA: River Bank (with Rob Quinn)

    17/10/2023 Duração: 06min

    On today's episode, Sean talks with Rob Quinn about a simple game that preteens love, and which can be adapted and modified in many ways: Riverbank!

  • FFS444: LEADERSHIP IDEA: Tug-a-war Between Fun and Scriptural

    29/08/2023 Duração: 05min

    Does a tug-a-war exist in your mind between fun and Scriptural as you plan your services? Today on the podcast, Sean talks about a different way to view this tension which often exists in preteen ministry planning sessions.

  • FFS443: OUTREACH IDEA: Mission Trip to Poland (with Angela Yracheta)

    01/08/2023 Duração: 06min

    Today on the podcast, we hear from the FEARLESS Angela Yracheta, who took preteens on a Mission Trip to Poland! Angela shares why this was, in fact, a GREAT IDEA.

  • FFS442: DISCIPLESHIP IDEA: "More"

    27/07/2023 Duração: 04min

    Thanks to J12's Gregg Johnson for inspiring today's great idea (which is really just a word): MORE. Preteens are ready for more...are we inviting/challenging them to MORE? Sean talks about how your ministry can give preteens "MORE" opportunities.

  • FFS441: EVENT IDEA: Foam Party (with Rachel Hatt)

    20/07/2023 Duração: 06min

    Rachel Hatt from Mustang UMC introduces us to a superfun event idea, the Foam Party. Many preteens love a good water-themed event - here's something to take your next water event to the next level: FOAM!

  • FFS440 DISCIPLESHIP IDEA: Switch to Video Mode

    13/07/2023 Duração: 05min

    Have you ever thought about how we tend to take a snapshot of a person and then forever think about that person in that way? Today on the podcast, Sean explores what it would mean to switch our thinking from snapshot mode to VIDEO mode, and the benefits of it. By looking at Jesus' examples in relating to Zacchaeus and Bartimaus, we see that just having a view of preteens as growing actually helps them to grow!

  • FFS439: LEADERSHIP IDEA: Restart the Engines

    06/07/2023 Duração: 06min

    Ladies and Gentlemen: REstart your engines! In ministry, there is a lot of restarting: programs in the fall, planning for camp, weekly service planning. Just when you've finished something, it seems there's something to restart! All of this "restarting" can wear on a person, especially given the spiritual dimension of our work. Today Sean talks with Joni Lum from Riverside, California. Joni shares some encouragement for those who are tired of restarting. Don't give up; restart the engines!

  • FFS438: TEACHING TIP IDEA: Speak what you know; seek what you don't

    29/06/2023 Duração: 05min

     Do you ever have doubts...I mean questions...about the topic you're teaching on? Do those unanswered questions ever trip you up as a teacher? Today on the podcast, Sean addresses this issue and offers a tension-filled solution.

  • FFS437: SERVICE ELEMENT IDEA: Introduce Preteens to Music

    22/06/2023 Duração: 07min

    Lifeway research recently examined the top predictors of spiritual health among young adults: #4 on the list is that they primarily listened to Christian music as a kid! On today's podcast Sean talks about introducing preteens to God-honoring music during the impressionable preteen years, when many kids are starting to take ownership of their musical tastes! Peabod, recording artist from Seattle, joins Sean on the today's podcast. Thank you, Peabod, for providing all of the background tracks for today's podcast. You can find out more about Peabod at PeabodRaps.com.

  • FFS435: EVENT IDEA: Kidfest

    15/06/2023 Duração: 05min

    Each Spring as midweek services at Destiny Church are wrapping up, the preteens have 1 extra Wednesday night that is UNLIKE any other! It's KIDFEST! Today on the podcast, Sean talks about this annual event, and why it's a win/win/win/WIN!

  • FFS434: DISCIPLINE IDEA: It's Not You...It's the Weather

    13/06/2023 Duração: 05min

    Have your preteens ever acting poorly and you blamed yourself? Well, maybe it wasn't you...maybe it was something as simple as the weather. On today's podcast, Sean discusses times when it's actually appropriate to "blame it on the rain," the wind, or ???

  • FFS433: TEACHING TIPS: Teaching WHO over WHAT

    08/06/2023 Duração: 04min

    Last Sunday, while teaching the preteens, Sean experienced a moment of clarity as he saw - really saw - a preteen in the room whom Sean hadn't acknowledged all morning. It reminded him of an important truth that he discusses on today's podcast.

  • FFS432: MINISTRY SPACE IDEA: Supply Booth (Makenna Shrum)

    07/06/2023 Duração: 06min

    On today's podcast, Sean talks with Pastor Makenna Shrum about a simple new addition to their space that has revolutionized the preservice time in Elevate's Preteen Minsitry: the check out booth!

  • FFS431: PRETEEN LEADERSHIP: Preteen Ministry Presentations

    01/06/2023 Duração: 06min

    What would it look like to have preteens OWN ministries? For the past 19 years, Sean has developed preteens to become leaders in the Church. Today on the podcast, he talks about a step in this process where preteens present their proposed ministries.

  • FFS430: PRETEEN LEADERSHIP: One Giant Leap (Laura Ottaviano)

    30/05/2023 Duração: 07min

    Laura Ottaviano is a BOLD leader who leads young people to not just attend church, but to do so much more. She even has preteens and youth involved in writing curriculum and running adult services. Today on the podcast, Sean talks with her about her book "One Giant Leap" available at https://www.giantkidsministry.com/ .

  • FFS429: PRETEEN LEADERSHIP: The Joy of Giving Ministry Away (Kevin Libick)

    23/05/2023 Duração: 06min

    Kevin Libick was given the gift of ministry as a preteen, and it's still impacting his life. Kevin is passionate about equipping God's people (of all ages) for the work of the ministry. Today on the podcast, he talks about the Joy of giving away ministry. This audio was from the 2023 Preteen Ministry Conference in Houston, TX. Find out more about the next Preteen Ministry Conference at FourFiveSix.org.

  • FFS428: DISCIPLESHIP: The Importance of Connection (Sam Dragoli)

    18/05/2023 Duração: 07min

    Sam Dragoli is a ministry leader in Reno who loves to help preteens know John 3:16 AND John 3:17. In today's episode, Sam talks about the importance of SEEING the preteens in your ministry. This audio was from the 2023 Preteen Ministry Conference in Houston, TX. Find out more about the next Preteen Ministry Conference at fourfivesix.org.

  • FFS427: WORSHIP: Give Instructions on How to Worship (Yancy)

    16/05/2023 Duração: 06min

    Should we give preteens direction on how to worship, or should we simply worship and hope they'll catch on? What is David's example? On today's podcast, Yancy explores this question. Get more information about the Preteen Leaders' Conference here. Get FULL recordings from past Preteen Leaders' Conferences here.

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