From the National Peer Ministry Center

A Division of The Youth & Family Institute

Youth, Parents, Youth Leaders and Intergenerational Groups

Faith is passed on through personal trusted relationships by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Faith is formed by the power of the Holy Spirit through personal, trusted relationships.

We are honored that increasing numbers of youth and adult gatherings ask us to pick up a microphone and speak to their groups. As a ministry that believes there is more impact in connecting people one on one to other people than in listening to someone with a microphone, we have learned to use speaking opportunities as a tool to connect and move people.

Our goal is always to help participants form and strengthen relationships with each other and  with their faith. We move people by involving them with games, interviews, demonstrations, experiences, illustrations and opportunities for discussion. The results are hearts that are moved, relationships that are enhanced and skills that are built.. People leave learning a new skill, having a new idea, sharing their own stories, starting a new friendship, and expressing faith in a new way.

Thank you for considering Peer Ministry for your event.

 Give us a call and let’s talk about your goals and hopes.

952-405-7306

Samples of Youth Topics

Saying, “Hello.”

That’s Ministry?

Who’s In? Who’s out?

Or, Widening the Friendship Circle

Call to All

Or, Welcome to the Minister

To the World You May Be a Nobody,

But To Someone You Are the World

Sample of Adult Leader Topics

You Aren’t Doing Youth Ministry

Until Youth Are Doing the Ministry!

From Youth Group

To Youth Ministry

To Youth & Family Ministry

Beyond the Job Description

Or, Why Kids Don’t Care What You Know,

Until They Know You Care

If We Want Youth to Value the Church

The Church Must Value Youth.

Beyond the Bigger and Better Hayride

Or, Giving Youth a Purpose!

LYLE GRINER

Speaking for Youth Groups, Retreats and Conferences
Jr. High and Sr. High events
Will shape talks to fit your themes

I move people. Literally! The audience is involved from the start: Moving around in a game, lending a hand with a demonstration, or coming on stage for an interview. Moving bodies is only a beginning, as hearts are also moved. I have a gift of passion - a passion that is contagious and helps others find their own excitement for faith and service.

What do youth say about Lyle's speaking?

"Lyle rocks the party"
"He doesn't just talk, he involves us" 
"He understands how to speak to us kids."
"Lyle has a great sense of humor but is intense too."
"It was cool to put to work right away the stuff he told us",
"Lyle did a good job getting the entire group involved."
"Great job packing so much information into a small time."
"He was awesome!"
"He kept us involved and it was a lot more interesting that way." 
"Very intense, emotional speaker. Good job."
"He kept me interested, I'm really interested in becoming a peer minister."

Will shape talks to fit your themes. My heart has always been and always will go out to those that are working on the front lines with youth and their families. I hope to challenge, stretch, spark a passion, and pass on a skill.