Regional youth services
From time to time the local association will coordinate a special youth service. Local churches should do all they can to make sure their young people are able to participate in these events.

Concerts
A concert can be designed as an outreach tool to reach unchurched teenagers or as a gathering especially for Christian young people.

Discipleship
Discipleship is the basic foundation for any long-term ministry.

Drama
This is one of many ministry activities that young people can use to share the Gospel or teach spiritual truths.

Movies/videos
There are many sources of Christian movies and videos that a local youth ministry can put to good use.

Home made ice cream
This activity promotes fellowship and fun among the young people, or it can be used to reach out to new teenagers in the community. It is fun, inexpensive, and easy.

Mission trips
When possible, the youth group should put together a mission trip that involves them as missionaries meeting the needs of others. Whether foreign or domestic is not as important as learning what it means to sacrifice in order to serve others.

Pizza party
This is another inexpensive and fun activity that can be used either evangelistically or simply as a time to deepen youth relationships.

Puppets
Similar to drama, puppets are a wonderful means to communicate the Gospel and spiritual truth.

Recreation days/sports
Young people enjoy recreation. Many of these types of activities can be planned during the year that provide meaningful time for playing and growing together as a youth group. Along with some preparation, unchurched teens can be targeted and invited to join in the fun.

Retreats
At least once a year the youth group should make time to get away from the regular routine for spiritual meditation and to contemplate the purpose of the youth ministry. These retreats can be some of the most important of the year, because the young person purposefully sets aside quality time to examine his life and spiritual pilgrimage in light of God’s Word. If the church is financially able, a conference leader or speaker can be invited.

Skating
Almost everyone has worn a pair of skates. It remains a fun activity accessible to all the young people.

Youth conferences
This kind of meeting zeroes in on a single topic or theme particularly designed with the needs of the youth group in mind. It is common to enlist outside leaders to direct the conference.

Vacation Bible School
Besides the traditional youth VBS activities, the young people can be the teachers and leaders in a children’s VBS experience.

Swimming
If someone in the church has a pool, this activity can easily be planned. As with other recreational events, unchurched teenagers can be invited to the activity where they will get to know the youth minister and other teenagers of the church.

Youth revival week
The goal of this activity is to awaken the young people so they not become discouraged in regards to the ministry and personal growth. The week’s leaders can be young people from another church, university, or even another country. In some cases the church may want to call on an adult who has particular experience with teenagers.

Evangelism through a learning activity
Every believer has certain interests or talents that can easily be shared with others. While teaching a unique class we can evangelize the lost. Always keep in mind that evangelism can become a natural part of our daily lives by way of personal spiritual gifts and the personality the Lord has blessed us with. It might not seem likely that auto mechanics or a sport are very useful in winning the lost, but it can be a very effective medium to get to know someone and gain their respect and attention. Using these abilities to cultivate a friendship, the Lord will bless with many opportunities to openly testify to what God is doing in our lives. Everyone should take a personal spiritual inventory in order to know what his or her gifts, talents, and abilities are that might be used for God’s glory. Some suggestions include:

• auto mechanics
• guitar (or other musical instrument)
• a sport
• painting
• computers
• crafts
• sewing
• cooking