Ever want to break out of the box during your regular preteen services? How can you move from just HEARING a message to actually LIVING OUT a message? In today’s episode, you’ll hear about one service that went beyond the 4 walls of church. Think of this episode as fuel to get YOUR creative juices flowing.

Life can be hectic for preteens, leaders, and us. Why not take a few minutes during service to provide a quiet space for your group? In today’s episode of the podcast, we discuss what it is like to take a few minutes during service to just stop and breathe...and spend a little quiet time with God.

A birthday can be a GREAT time to connect with the preteens! Today on the podcast, you’ll hear a few ideas on how you can do that. We really value your input on this topic, and would love to have your comments on this topic as well.

How do you do things to encourage attendance, inviting friends, scripture memorization, and all the rest WITHOUT creating preteens that are doing things as works of the flesh?

How do you encourage preteens to become more consistent attenders and raise the value of regular attendance? Last time on the podcast, we shared some visitor follow up ideas. Today, we look at one current experiment in raising the value of being present and encouraging consistent attendance.

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A couple weeks ago Jim and Nick talked about Customizing Curriculum. But after their conversation...