March Madness is here, and this year, it's not all about basketball!
We are bringing it to your world with a fun play on youth ministry cliches. You know, the ones you hear from other congregants... and it's up to YOU to vote for the best (or worst?) youth ministry cliche that you face each and every day. A panel of youth ministry leaders across denominations came up with this list as a way for you to find a way to laugh, and participate in some fun!

How to participate: We've broken down the best youth ministry cliches into four categories, and for each round, select the one that you think should earn the top place for that category and click submit to get your vote in. You can find our voting schedule below, and also sign up for reminders so you don't miss a round!

Elite 8voting closes on Thursday, March 22 at 1 p.m.!! Check back to see if your picks made it to the Final Four... and the upsets!

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Office Location
Speeding Ticket in Church Van
Speeding Ticket in Church Van
Vacation 
Youth Group Names - Acronym

Youth Group Names – Acronym
Youth Group Names – Acronym
Cell Phone Basket
Vacation
Expense Receipts
Vacation

Messy Games

Icebreakers
Messy Games
Senior Pastor
Budget Envy
Budget Envy
Messy Office
No Purpling

Completely Overreact for a Good Cause
Highs and Lows
Completely Overreact for a Good Cause
Messy Office
Flip-flops in Worship
Messy Office

No Purpling
Youth Group Names - One Exciting Word
No Purpling
Lock-ins 
Trendy Clothes and Hairstyle 
Lock-ins
Side Hugs and A-frames
“It’s not about numbers”
"God, we just..."
“Love on kids”
"God, we just..."
Jesus Visa 
Side Hugs and A-frames 
Side Hugs and A-frames

“It’s not about numbers”
“It’s not about numbers”
“We’re an Acts 2 kind of youth group”
Bring a Friend 
Office Hours 
Bring a Friend
Bring a friend
"Be Intentional"

“Be Intentional”
“So, when are you going to be a REAL pastor?”
“Be Intentional”
Ski Trip 

Ice Cream with Youth 
Ice Cream with Youth

“Who wants a t-shirt?!”
“Who wants a t-shirt?!”
“Who’s ready to fellowship tonight?”

Final 4

Vacation
Bring a Friend
Bring a Friend

Winner!

Bring a Friend
Youth Group Names - Acronym
Youth Group Names - Acronym
“Be Intentional”

Office Location (1)

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Speeding Ticket in the Church Van (8)
WINNER

Vacation (2)
Winner

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Expense Receipts (7)

Senior Pastor (3)

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Budget Envy (6)
Winner

Messy Office (4)
Winner

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Flip-flops in Worship (5)

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Youth Group Names – Acronym (1)
Winner

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Cell Phone Basket (8)

Icebreakers (2)

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Messy Games (7)
Winner

Highs and Lows (3)

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Completely Overreact for a Good Cause (6)
Winner

Youth Group Names - One Exciting Word (4)

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No Purpling (5)
Winner

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Lock-ins (1)
Winner

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Trendy Clothes and Hairstyle (8)

Jesus Visa (2)

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Side Hugs and A-frames (7)
Winner

Bring a Friend (3)
Winner

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Office Hours (6)

Ski Trip (4)

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Ice Cream with Youth (5)
Winner

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“Love on kids” (1)

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“God, we just…” prayers (8)

“It’s not about numbers” (2)

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“We’re an Acts 2 kind of youth group” (7)

“So, when are you going to be a REAL pastor?” (3)

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“Be Intentional” (6)

“Who wants a t-shirt?!” (4)

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“Who’s ready to fellowship tonight?” (5)

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Speeding Ticket in the Church Van (8)

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Vacation (2)

Budget Envy (6)

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Messy Office (4)

Youth Group Names – Acronym (1)

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Messy Games (7)

Completely Overreact for a Good Cause (6)

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No Purpling (5)

Lock-ins (1)

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Side Hugs and A-frames (7)

Bring a Friend (3)

VS.

Ice Cream with Youth (5)

“God, we just…” prayers (8)

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“It’s not about numbers” (2)

“Be Intentional” (6)

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“Who wants a t-shirt?!” (4)

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Elite 8

Vacation (2)

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Messy Office (4)

Youth Group Names – Acronym (1)

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No Purpling (5)

Side Hugs and A-frames (7)

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Bring a Friend (3)

“It’s not about numbers” (2)

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“Be Intentional” (6)

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Final 4

Vacation (2)

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Bring a Friend (3)

Youth Group Names – Acronym (1)

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“Be Intentional” (6)

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Final 2

Bring a Friend (3)

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Youth Group Names – Acronym (1)

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Youth Ministry Cliches Voting Schedule:

4/2/18

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