Forged In Faith

Tag: gospel-centered youth activities

  • The Secret to Youth Testimony Meetings That Don’t Crash and Burn

    “Any Youth Want to Bear Their Testimony?” Crickets.A couple of awkward glances.Then maybe one brave young woman breaks the silence…And the rest is either a flood of tears—or a total standstill. We’ve all seen youth testimony meetings go flat. Not because teens don’t believe.But because we sometimes drop them in deep water… without teaching them…

  • How to Use Object Lessons Without Dumbing Down the Gospel

    “Grab a Cup, a Spoon, and a Bag of Flour…” Let’s be honest—we’ve all Googled “object lesson for youth” at some point and ended up with a kitchen full of random items and a vague hope that the kids “get it.” Object lessons can be powerful.But used wrong, they can actually weaken a teen’s understanding…

  • The Fastest Way to Kill a Testimony? Over-scripting Youth Night

    “We Had Every Minute Planned…” You show up to youth night with a printed schedule, full-page handouts, and three object lessons prepped.You know exactly what you’re going to say, and how they should respond. It’s going to be amazing. Until it… isn’t. The room goes flat. The youth stare. The Spirit? Nowhere to be felt.…

  • Planning a Multi-Night Challenge Project (And Why Teens Love It More Than You’d Expect)

    The Surprising Truth About Teen Engagement Teens are often labeled as “easily bored.”But maybe they’re just under-challenged. Most youth nights are one-offs: show up, have fun, quick thought, go home.And while that format can work, it often leaves no time for transformation.The Spirit speaks—but there’s no follow-up. No deep dive. No growth arc. That’s why…

  • From Spectator to Disciple: Giving Youth a Reason to Show Up

    “Why Should I Even Go?” If you’ve heard this from one of your youth—or just seen it in their eyes—you’re not alone. Many teens today are drowning in distractions, drained by school and social pressures, and quietly wondering if church youth night really matters. And unless they feel a reason to come, they’ll slowly stop…