| YS Idea Lab: Loving People Inefficiently (Bob Goff) |
From Youth Specialties on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 @ 11:03 PM PST
in the "Resources" Category.
What does it look like to live whimsically and love inefficiently? Seth Bartlette interviews Bob Goff about how he chooses to. Learn more about Bob and his book, "Love Does" at bobgoff.com.
We are so excited that Bob will be joining us again at NYWC this fall. We hope you join us too. Learn more at NYWC.com.
The YS Idea Lab was filmed on location at the National Youth Workers Convention. Don't miss out on 2013, register now. |
| YS Idea Lab: Loving People Inefficiently (Bob Goff) |
From Youth Specialties on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 @ 11:03 PM PST
in the "Resources" Category.
Welcome to the YSidea Lab with Bob Goff
The YS Idea Lab was filmed on location at the National Youth Workers Convention. Don't miss out on 2013, register now. |
| Trending: Abercrombie, Adolescent Bullies and future Criminal Behavior, Decision Making and more. |
From Youth Specialties on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 @ 5:08 PM PST
in the "Resources" Category.
This week's links include the Ambercrombie comments regarding youth image, the great cell phone debate, the infographic of the hyper-connected teen, a study linking adolescent bullies to criminal behavior, decisions and how long they last, and fixing the broken cycle of youth ministry.
Links:
Abercrombie... Where Ethics, Brains and Beauty Are Only Skin Deep - (Walt Mueller, Learning my Lines)
Study Links Adolescent Bullies to Criminal Behavior Later - (The University of Texas at Dallas News Center)
Make a Decision...it probably won't last - (Doug Fields)
The Hyper-Connected Teenager [infographic] - (YouthMinistryMedia.ca)
Should Youth Grips Allow Students to Use Their Phones? - (YouthMin.org)
Fixing the Broken Cycle of Youth Ministry - (Doug Franklins, Online Youth Ministry Leader)
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| Test |
From YouthMinistry.com on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 @ 1:35 PM PST
in the "Blog" Category.
This is a test. If this were a real article, it would be full of useful info. This is only a test. |
| Water Cup Warrior Dash-ish Relay |
From Youth Ministry Ideas on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 @ 9:14 AM PST
in the "Blog" Category.
This is a great game/activity for a hot summer day. You can have lots of variations to it to fit your group or add some more fun to it. This game is scalable meaning you can make it as crazy as you want to with obstacles and water guns and hoses or whatever. Items Needed: [...] |
| Youth Worker Sound Off: What Do You Do For Graduating Seniors? |
From youthministry360 on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 @ 3:30 AM PST
in the "Resources" Category.
[NOTE: We originally ran this last year on the blog. But the responses were so good, we wanted to re-run it. Take a second and read what people wrote last year, then add your ideas to the list in the comment section below.]Last week we asked youth workers on the ym360 Facebook Page what special plans they had for celebrating their graduating seniors. There were some really good ideas. We wanted to share them with you in the hopes that maybe you find a fun new way to celebrate your graduates.Without further ado, here are some of the responses: "We have a Youth Sunday, in which the youth are in charge of the entire service. We will recognize graduating seniors with a gift in front of the church. Then I will preach an illustrated sermon using skits we have pre-recorded. They will also sing in our worship service. It's a lot of work, but I'm pumped about it!" — Steve A"We take a Sunday night service and honor our grads. They are presented gifts from the church and we pray for a blessing over them. It is so important they know that no matter what is ahead, God is always there . . . We set up a table in the fellowship hall to showcase their accomplishments. Then we have a party after the service." — Shane J."We have a special graduate Sunday. The grads wear their cap and gown, they process into the service, we recognize them on the screen and in the service, and present them a gift. After church we have a special lunch prepared for the grads and their families." — Karen P."We have a special service for them on a Wednesday night. Our Pastor gives them a "charge," and then the whole church meets in our gym for a viewing of tables the families set up in honor of the grads (with displays of pictures, trophies, etc.). Cake and punch are served . . . This gives the church members an opportunity to give the graduates cards, gifts, and money. What a blessing it is to honor our graduates!" — John D."We do a breakfast for them and their families, including a small gift. We also do a "how you impacted my life" wall for our underclassmen. We post poster-sized photos of our seniors and ask our other students to sign it with a farewell encouragement." — Darren S."As the youth pastor, I usually preach the sermon Sunday morning and have a insert in the bulletin of all the graduates for the year. Then that night we do a dessert social where the graduates get a kind word from me about each one of them." — Jeff H."We take a senior trip to Coronado Island in San Diego!" — Erik N."The younger students in our group usually put on a funny dessert awards ceremony for the grads at our church, telling the grads the impact they've had on them and the youth group. Then the leader that is most connected with them prays for them." — Steve S."I gave a questionnaire to their parents asking them things about their child and I asked for several pictures from birth throughout their school years. We are going to put together a PowerPoint of it all and play it for them. Then, we'll throw a party after the service." — Sandra R.Now, it's your turn to share your ideas with the ym360 Community. How do you celebrate your graduating seniors? |
| PROTECT YOURSELF |
From YouthMinistry.com on Monday, May 13, 2013 @ 4:27 PM PST
in the "Blog" Category.
This week we're excited to have an interview with Craig Gross, founder of the incredible XXXChurch Ministry and creator of the X3 accountability software. He's an author and speaker and a powerful voice to both church leaders and church members worldwide. As youth workers we are all concerned about our student's need to create safe-guards in their lives, but we need to do the same thing! Here are a few simple thoughts...just in case you haven't thought about this stuff in a while:
Protect Your Eyes
A strong faith isn't built on a weak foundation – and pornography chips away at the foundation of your marriage, your spiritual depth and your faith. We challenge students regularly to protect their eyes and run from evil, yet sometimes as speakers and leaders we feel exempt from this basic truth.
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Pure Sex: Helping Students Pursue God-Honoring Sexuality
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No one is above failing, and if you think you are, you've already failed. Got the computer thing figured out? What steps are you taking to protect your eyes concerning movies, television shows, magazines, etc.?
Protect Your Computer
Get your computer, phones and iPads protected – don't just buy a case to protect the screen – make sure you protect what comes on the screen as well. There are tons of great options for your devices, they all have different strengths and weaknesses but use one of them to make sure you're covered. If you don't know where to start, check out K9 filtering tool which is free and. The X3 accountability isn't a filter, but does send a report of your internet surfing to a partner, which is a powerful way to protect your computer, too.
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| PROTECT YOURSELF |
From YouthMinistry.com on Monday, May 13, 2013 @ 4:13 PM PST
in the "Blog" Category.
This week we're excited to have an interview with Craig Gross, founder of the incredible XXXChurch Ministry and creator of the X3 accountability software. He's an author and speaker and a powerful voice to both church leaders and church members worldwide. As youth workers we are all concerned about our student's need to create safe-guards in their lives, but we need to do the same thing! Here are a few simple thoughts...just in case you haven't thought about this stuff in a while:
Protect Your Eyes
A strong faith isn't built on a weak foundation – and pornography chips away at the foundation of your marriage, your spiritual depth and your faith. We challenge students regularly to protect their eyes and run from evil, yet sometimes as speakers and leaders we feel exempt from this basic truth.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Pure Sex: Helping Students Pursue God-Honoring Sexuality
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No one is above failing, and if you think you are, you've already failed. Got the computer thing figured out? What steps are you taking to protect your eyes concerning movies, television shows, magazines, etc.?
Protect Your Computer
Get your computer, phones and iPads protected – don't just buy a case to protect the screen – make sure you protect what comes on the screen as well. There are tons of great options for your devices, they all have different strengths and weaknesses but use one of them to make sure you're covered. If you don't know where to start, check out K9 filtering tool which is free and. The X3 accountability isn't a filter, but does send a report of your internet surfing to a partner, which is a powerful way to protect your computer, too.
read more |
| The ym360 Trends And Culture Update (Vol. 32) |
From youthministry360 on Monday, May 13, 2013 @ 8:21 AM PST
in the "Resources" Category.
You've asked us for it, and we listened. Back by popular demand, it's the ym360 Trends & Culture Update, a twice monthly look at studies and articles designed to keep youth ministers, adult volunteers, and parents in the loop on what's happening in youth culture. (Read why we think it's important here.) We Want To Equip You And Those You ServeConsider using this article to equip your community in the following ways:Use the PRINT and/or EMAIL buttons at the top and bottom of the page to share this content with your ministry team and especially your students' parents. (For a real-life example of what this looks like, check out this post from ym360 Contributor Aaron Kirkpatrick.) Repost it on your blog or church websiteSHARE IT with your youth ministry networks. This is a great way to help your peeps!Without further ado, here are some relevant links we think you should know about. Social Media & TechnologyStudy: Texting while driving now leading cause of death for teen driversPush To End Teens' Distracted Driving Targets Parents, Peers.Pew Internet Report on Teens and Technology 2013Facebook Home Hits 'About 1 Million' Downloads, Looks to the Future Culture & EntertainmentInteresting article on millennials and they're oftentimes quirky interview habits.California law begins condom delivery service for teensThe average US family spends over $1,000 on prom. Teen Sexual Activity vs. Teen Sexual Integrity. . . .Coca-Cola Vows to Reduce Advertising to KidsEvery Every Every Generation Has Been the Me Me Me Generation (A rebuttle to TIME's recent cover story on Millennials.) The Hyperconnected Teenager: An InfographicWhat movies are your students and/or their friends watching? Click here to check out which movies won the weekend. Stay in touch with what your students and/or their friends are listening to. The Billboard Hot 100 tracks songs across all mediums. By clicking here you can listen to and watch the videos for the most popular songs in the country right now. (NOTE: Use discernment when previewing this content as, sadly, much of it is objectionable.) A Glance At Recent ResearchStudy shows 72% of U.S. gamers now play online.CIA Operative to Coffee Barista: Millennial Dream CareersStudy: Violent Video Games Numb Teens To BrutalitySeventy-three percent of parents report mostly positive relationships with children ages 18 to 29.Most Suicidal Teens Sought Medical Advice Within A Year Of Death, Study Shows That's it for this edition of the ym360 Trends & Culture report. Look for another one the week of May 27. [**Note: By nature, some of the articles and subject matter we deal with in Trends & Culture often conflicts with our beliefs and ethics as Christ-followers. Our purpose in linking to this type of material is to simply give you the option of knowing the culture your students are surrounded by. Use discretion to determine which links to click on.] Want more ym360 Trends & Culture? Sign up for a ym360 User Account and receive Trends & Culture Updates in our bi-weekly ym30 Newsletter. |
| Everybody's Urban: An Interview with Leneita Fix |
From YouthWorkTalk.com on Monday, May 13, 2013 @ 8:15 AM PST
in the "Blog" Category.
Last week I got the chance to catch up with friend, youth worker, writer, and contributor to youthworktalk.com, Leneita Fix. Her new book with Jeffrey Wallace is Everybody's Urban: Understanding The Survival Mindset of the Next Generation - Here's a quick interview that covers the content and purpose of the book. You can pick up [...]You just finished reading Everybody's Urban: An Interview with Leneita Fix! |
| The Evangelistic Teeter Totter |
From Dare 2 Share Ministries International on Monday, May 13, 2013 @ 7:49 AM PST
in the "Blog" Category.
"Lord give me the mixture of the lion and the lamb." George Whitefield
Yesterday, after I preached a sermon about sharing the gospel at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, MN, a nice lady approached me and asked me how introverts like her are supposed to share their faith. I thought this was a great question. It applies, not only to adults, but also to teenagers.
If you're a youth leader you most likely have plenty of introverts and extroverts in your youth group. Both sides need coaching. That's why we developed the concept of the evangelistic teeter totter at Dare 2 Share to help both kinds of teenagers. On one side of the teeter totter there are those who tend to be relational. On the other side there are those who tend to be relentless.
Many extroverted teens fall on the relentless side of the teeter totter. They may bring the gospel up too quickly or abruptly in conversations. For many of them there is no "salvation segue" into the gospel. Instead, there's a hard right turn. At times these teens can be argumentative if others don't agree with them on their spiritual views. The positive side of this approach is that many people hear the gospel and those who are ready can respond quickly.
I fall firmly on the relentless side of the evangelistic teeter totter. Many evangelists often do.
Many introverted teenagers fall on the relational side of the evangelistic teeter totter. They slowly build relationships over weeks, months or even years. If and when they do bring the gospel up, the people they're sharing the good news with may be surprised they didn't bring it up earlier. These teenagers have a hard time pulling the trigger when the opportunity to talk about spiritual things arises. The positive side of this approach is that these teenagers make disciples, not just converts, because they tend not to practice "hit and run" evangelism.
My wife firmly falls on the relational side of the evangelistic teeter tooter. So does the nice lady I talked to yesterday at Grace Church.
So what was my advice to this lady? Simply this: Whatever side of the evangelistic teeter totter you sit on ask God, through His Holy Spirit, to sit on the other side. Only He can balance you out perfectly. If you're relational ask God to balance you out with a holy relentlessness that will embolden you. If you're relentless ask God to balance you out with a relational love that will help you to slow down, listen patiently and gently share the good news.
Coach your teens to speak the truth in love and find the balance between relational and relentless. All the while learn how to strike the balance yourself in your own evangelistic efforts.
Speaking of that, which side of the teeter totter do you fall on? |
| How to Build a Spiritual Home – Part 4 |
From Building Leaders of Tomorrow on Monday, May 13, 2013 @ 6:21 AM PST
in the "Blog" Category.
Exterior & Roof – 3 A's of parenting – Attention, Affirmation, & Affection – Matthew 3:17 God's Word does not have many verses that speak about loving your kids – much of the prescriptive truths about parenting are regarding discipline and spiritual guidance. However, here is something to consider. God, and his treatment of His [...] |
| How much older should a youth leader be? |
From Youth Leaders Academy on Monday, May 13, 2013 @ 5:03 AM PST
in the "Blog" Category.
Can a 20-year old lead a small group of 17-year olds? How big an age difference should there be between youth leader and the students? It's an interesting question I got this week from a youth pastor. Here's what he wrote: "We have stated that a leader needs to be at least 5 years older, [...]You just finished reading How much older should a youth leader be?! Have you subscribed to our free biweekly newsletter yet? |
| How to disciple families for a multi-generational impact |
From Life in Student Ministry on Monday, May 13, 2013 @ 5:00 AM PST
in the "Blog" Category.
Family discipleship is hard enough, but discipling them for a multi-generational impact? That sounds like a big vision, but here's how to do it. |
| PROTECT YOURSELF |
From YouthMinistry.com on Sunday, May 12, 2013 @ 8:34 PM PST
in the "Blog" Category.
This week we're excited to have an interview with Craig Gross, founder of the incredible XXXChurch Ministry and creator of the X3 accountability software. He's an author and speaker and a powerful voice to both church leaders and church members worldwide. As youth workers we are all concerned about our student's need to create safe-guards in their lives, but we need to do the same thing! Here are a few simple thoughts...just in case you haven't thought about this stuff in a while:
Protect Your Eyes
A strong faith isn't built on a weak foundation – and pornography chips away at the foundation of your marriage, your spiritual depth and your faith. We challenge students regularly to protect their eyes and run from evil, yet sometimes as speakers and leaders we feel exempt from this basic truth.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Pure Sex: Helping Students Pursue God-Honoring Sexuality
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
No one is above failing, and if you think you are, you've already failed. Got the computer thing figured out? What steps are you taking to protect your eyes concerning movies, television shows, magazines, etc.?
Protect Your Computer
Get your computer, phones and iPads protected – don't just buy a case to protect the screen – make sure you protect what comes on the screen as well. There are tons of great options for your devices, they all have different strengths and weaknesses but use one of them to make sure you're covered. If you don't know where to start, check out K9 filtering tool which is free and. The X3 accountability isn't a filter, but does send a report of your internet surfing to a partner, which is a powerful way to protect your computer, too.
read more |
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