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Teach teenagers to pray in their own words, in their own way.
FYI’s On-the-Go prayer activities empower you to lead teenagers at every age and stage into deeper conversation with God. Each low-prep activity includes a quick centering or focus prayer, interactive reflection, and practical application prompts that get students praying in their own words. Use them at weekly youth groups, special events, camps, and retreats to teach your teens fresh and engaging ways to pray.
Praying for Students Entering Leadership
Leadership is both a privilege and a responsibility. When teenagers step into leadership roles, they need to know they’re supported, seen, and surrounded by a prayerful community as they serve. Through this prayer activity, you’ll lead your youth group in celebrating new student leaders, affirming the gifts they bring, and commissioning them through spoken prayer. Your ministry can use this prayer exercise any time you welcome students into new leadership roles.
Bible passages and teaching topics to pair this activity with: Jesus, servant-hearted leadership, calling, humility, serving others, affirming gifts, ministry, encouragement, personal growth
Bible passages referenced: John 13
What’s included with each downloadable activity:
- Step-by-step prayer activity leader guide
- Printable student page for engagement and reflection
- Small group discussion questions to help students make meaning
- FREE BONUS: 8 tips for leading deeper prayer in your youth group
Download a free Prayer Activity sample
