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Getting started in youth and children’s ministry – five essential items

What five items do you need most as a youth or children’s worker?

IN THIS VIDEO, WE EXPLORE a collection of must-have items for creating a welcoming, fun, and meaningful environment.

From hot chocolate to youth Bibles, tissues for inevitable messes, and even candles to set the atmosphere for prayer, these tools help ensure that every gathering is engaging and supportive.

Whether you’re new to ministry or an experienced leader, these items can help foster creativity, connection, and care.

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