10-Second Tip: Pack Extra Deodorants
At the NATIONAL YOUTH WORKERS CONVENTION, we stopped youth workers from all across the U.S. and asked them to share a 10-second youth ministry tip.
THE 10-SECOND TIP:
Whenever you’re traveling—especially with junior highers—pack extra travel-size deodorants.
MY ADDED THOUGHTS:
It’s always a good idea to pack an additional bag for your first aid kit, extra hygiene products, and more back-up stuff in a “go bag” for your trips. If you don’t have one yet, here’s a short list of the universal travel essentials for your youth ministry go bag:
- Standard first aid kit
- Pocket-sized Bible
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito and tick repellent
- 2-3 travel-sized deodorants
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Hand sanitizer
- Moist wipes
- Body soap
- Kleenex
- Maxi pads
- Rain poncho
- A back-up printout of all students on the trip, their emergency contact info, volunteer contact info, and the schedule for the trip
- Duct tape
- Extra pens or markers
- Flashlight
- Extra batteries
- Multi-tool
- Bottle of water
- Granola
- A deck of cards, Frisbee, or small Nerf ball
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JACOB ECKEBERGER is the Content Manager at Youth Specialties, an itinerant worship leader, the spouse of a church planter, and a long time volunteer youth worker. You can find him blogging about social media and digital strategy ideas at JACOBECKEBERGER.COM.
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