FourFiveSix.org: Great Ideas for your Preteen Ministry

Preteens are a little silly sometimes. For whatever reason, they really liked the idea of a MUSTACHE night. It was a HIT, and brought a new level of energy to a regular midweek service.

In today’s podcast, Sean discusses what Mustache Night was, how the preteens participated, and how it was LOOSELY tied into the message.

Have a question about preteen ministry or a unique preteen ministry idea that we can feature on our podcast? Send it to [email protected]. Looking for a great community of preteen leaders that you can plug into? Join us at http://fourfivesix.org/.

The FourFiveSix Great Idea podcasts are back from our summer break. Woohoo!

Today on the podcast, Makenna discusses the luau night that she and some of the other leaders of Elevate put on just a few weeks ago for the girls.

Ohana means family, and creating a family atmosphere with the girls in Elevate was the goal for the evening. Listen to this simple idea that you can pull off with the girls from your ministry this year.

Have a question about preteen ministry or a unique preteen ministry idea that we can feature on our podcast? Send it to [email protected]. Looking for a great community of preteen leaders that you can plug into? Join us at http://fourfivesix.org/.

Today on the podcast, Yancy Richmond discusses the unique opportunites we have in leading preteens in worshipping God. It's all about relatability, as Yancy helps us to understand.

Have a question about preteen ministry or a unique preteen ministry idea that we can feature on our podcast? Send it to [email protected]. Looking for a great community of preteen leaders that you can plug into? Join us at fourfivesix.org.

Today on the podcast you’ll hear about “The Box”, a simple idea that invites preteens to connect with the leaders in their ministry.

Preteens are typically interested in doing a lot of things. Sometimes, they are just waiting for an invitation. The Box is an invitation to preteens to become more connected with the leaders of your ministry. This idea can be easily adapted to be used with whatever you want to invite your preteens to do.

It’s very simple actually. It’s just…A BOX.

How might you use a box to invite the preteens in your ministry to connect? Share your ideas below.

Have a question about preteen ministry or a unique preteen ministry idea that we can feature on our podcast? Send it to [email protected]. Looking for a great community of preteen leaders that you can plug into? Join us at http://fourfivesix.org/.

Today on the podcast Sean talks with Terry Bohlman, the Facilities Director at Destiny Church. Sometimes, you can hear great ideas for your ministry to preteens in unexpected places. You never know what somebody will say when you ask “What do you think is a good idea for preteen ministry?”

That’s what happened on today’s podcast. As Terry and his crew were working in and around the FourFiveSix office, Sean asked Terry this question. His answer was great, and he asked Terry to come and record his thoughts. Enjoy today’s light-hearted recording with the “preteen ministry expert” and “chief cheese incarnate” Terry Bohlman.

Have a question about preteen ministry or a unique preteen ministry idea that we can feature on our podcast? Send it to [email protected]. Looking for a great community of preteen leaders that you can plug into? Join us at http://fourfivesix.org/.

Today’s podcast is a discussion starter about appreciating volunteers. Is your volunteer appreciation creating a healthy ministry-minded culture or not?

Listen as Sean and Chris discuss volunteerism and some subtleties that can make a huge difference in your ministry. Add your voice to the discussion.

Have a question about preteen ministry or a unique preteen ministry idea that we can feature on our podcast? Send it to [email protected]. Looking for a great community of preteen leaders that you can plug into? Join us at http://fourfivesix.org/.

Sometimes, you’re trying to simply solve a problem, and you discover something awesome along the way.

What do you do at overnighters about when to make the kids be quiet and go to sleep? While brainstorming solutions to this problem, the team in Elevate came up with an idea that has become a beloved tradition and a spiritual milestone for many students who’ve gone through the Fifth Grade Helper leadership program.

Every year, around February, the Fifth Grade Helpers plan and implement their own overnighter. Today on the podcast, Sean discusses some of the details of this overnighter, including the solution that they came up with to the “making kids be quiet at overnighters” problem.

Learn more about the Fifth Grade Helper Leadership program.

Have a question about preteen ministry or a unique preteen ministry idea that we can feature on our podcast? Send it to [email protected]. Looking for a great community of preteen leaders that you can plug into? Join us at http://fourfivesix.org/.

Today on the podcast…Robert Quinn talks about transitioning preteens up to the next ministry. His ministry has two separate meetings: one with just preteens to welcome them into the ministry, and one with both parents and preteens to help set the parents’ minds at ease about the transition. He also talks about the importance of communicating with parents.

Have a question about preteen ministry or a unique preteen ministry idea that we can feature on our podcast? Send it to [email protected]. Looking for a great community of preteen leaders that you can plug into? Join us at http://fourfivesix.org/.

Self-evaluation can help preteens feel more comfortable when they are having self-doubts. It also helps leaders to learn how to best minister to the preteens. On today’s podcast, Sean will give some practical ideas of how you can help the preteens in your ministry to self-evaluate.

Have a question about preteen ministry or a unique preteen ministry idea that we can feature on our podcast? Send it to [email protected]. Looking for a great community of preteen leaders that you can plug into? Join us at http://fourfivesix.org/.

Today on the podcast…Lisa Ware, Director of Children’s Ministry at Mechanicsburg Christian Fellowship in Ohio, talks about the importance of encouraging kids to use prayer to grow deeper in the Lord. To help the kids in her ministry to understand what prayer is in a creative way, she used a large world map and turned it into a giant string art design that kids can use clothespins and sticky notes to attach their prayer requests to.

Have a question about preteen ministry or a unique preteen ministry idea that we can feature on our podcast? Send it to [email protected]. Looking for a great community of preteen leaders that you can plug into? Join us at http://fourfivesix.org/.