Fourfivesix.org: Great Ideas For Your Preteen Ministry

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!

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 ???

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.

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!

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.

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/ .

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.

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.

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.

A parent resource wall is just one of Sam Beam's practical ideas that we can use to connect to parents in our ministry, and to connect parents to their preteens. Get more information about the Preteen Leaders' Conference here. Get FULL recordings from past Preteen Leaders' Conferences here.

How can you engage preteens from the moment they walk into your preteen ministry space? In today's podcast, Vicki Murello shares ideas you can implement THIS WEEK. This was part of Vicki's breakout session at the 2023 Preteen Ministry Conference. Get more information about the Preteen Leaders' Conference here. Get FULL recordings from past Preteen Leaders' Conferences here.

Could Virtual Reality be the future of the Church? Maybe it's already the present! In today's podcast, we hear a portion of 12:30 Media's Carl Barnhill during his session at the 2023 Preteen Ministry Conference. Get more information about 12:30 Media here. Get more information about the Preteen Leaders' Conference here. Get FULL recordings from past Preteen Leaders' Conferences here.

Today on the Podcast, we get a short portion of James Powell's Breakout Session from the 2023 Preteen Ministry Conference. In this segment, James shares some encouragement for ministry leaders about your calling and equipping. Come join the gathering of intentional preteen leaders at next year's Preteen Ministry Conference. More details at FourFiveSix.org.

Today on the Podcast, we get a short portion of Melissa Whitworth's Breakout Session from the 2023 Preteen Ministry Conference. In this segment, Melissa shares two things to consider when planning a memorable event.  Come join the gathering of intentional preteen leaders at next year's Preteen Ministry Conference. More details at FourFiveSix.org.

Today on the Podcast, we get a short portion of Hannah Bush's Breakout Session from the 2023 Preteen Ministry Conference. In this segment, Hannah talks about her leadership's motto: "Bring someone along," and why this approach to ministry is a great idea. Come join the gathering of intentional preteen leaders at next year's Preteen Ministry Conference. More details at FourFiveSix.org.

Today on the Podcast, we get a short portion of Patrick Snow's Breakout Session from the 2023 Preteen Ministry Conference. In this segment, Patrick talks about some of the barriers that we face as we teach preteens.  Come join intentional preteen leaders like Patrick Snow and others at next year's Preteen Ministry Conference. More details at FourFiveSix.org.

Today on the podcast, Sean talks with a new preteen pastor, Makenna Shrum, about the importance of evaluating ministry. Taking time to evaluate "how things are going" with trusted individuals can help as you raise the value of your ministry to preteens.

Today on the podcast, Sean talks with Kevin Meier of SeeKevinDraw.com about the importance of setting aside budget for exceptional graphics. Mediocre graphics communicate a lack of importance or excitement to preteens; don't settle! Aim higher! 

Today on the podcast, Sean talks with Carl Barnhill of 12:30 Media about the importance of digital media in conveying messages to young people, and four practical ways to do it.