This month, YouthWorker Journal's mission is to help you learn more about how to do mission work with your students.
The Roundtable on Living Missionally to the Ends of the Earth contains information from Terry Linhart, Don Richter, Hilary Alan and Steve Corbett, while Brad Griffin and Kara Powell talk to you about Sticky Service.
In this issue of YouthWorker Journal, you'll find the YWJ Roundtable on Leadership, articles from Duffy Robbins, Kara Powell and Jeff Mattesich, Carolyn Custis James, Robert Loane and Randy D. Reese, Jeff Tillson, and Leonard Sweet, as well as columns from Walt Mueller, Mark-O, Larry Magnuson, Syler Thomas, Barry Shafer and Tony Myles.
You’ve probably heard the question: Why can’t today’s kids just grow up?
In this digital issue of YouthWorker Journal, we get answers from Chap Clark, Robert Epstein, Amy Jacober, Jeffrey Arnett, Lauren Winner, Kelly Lashly, Jeff Baxter, Rick Dunn and Jana Sundene.
Some people call the new reality “emerging adulthood.” Others say, “21 is the new 16.” However you describe it, these authors and experts can help you figure out the best ways to help your students grow up.
You've probably heard the question: Why can’t today’s kids just grow up?
In this digital issue of YouthWorker Journal, we get answers from Chap Clark, Robert Epstein, Amy Jacober, Jeffrey Arnett, Lauren Winner, Kelly Lashly, Jeff Baxter, Rick Dunn and Jana Sundene.
The May-June edition of YouthWorker Journal is the "Isms" issue, in which you'll find articles such as:
As well as content from the regular columnists and more! Check it out here.
This month's edition of YouthWorker Journal is our "Isms" issue, in which you'll find articles such as:
as well as content from our regular columnists and more! Check it out here.
This month, YouthWorker Journal includes:
We've gone and done it again, given you access to the Digital YouthWorker Journal.
Welcome to February.
It's time for the newest digital edition of the YouthWorker Journal.
This month has articles from:
And the Winter 2012 College Spotlight.
Are young people really leaving the church in droves as some studies say? If so, what can we do to develop deeper ties between youth and communities of faith?
In this months digital issue of YouthWorker Journal we sought answers and articles from: Kenda Creasy Dean, Mike King, Heidi Hagstrom, Dick Hardel, Dave Rahn, Kara Powell, Brad Griffin, Drew Dyck, Lars Rood and more!
We pray you and your students find this material helpful!
As a high school or college student, your actions not only impact the world today, but you are the voice of tomorrow. You are the future, and all you are doing makes a difference!
At the NAE, they believe that caring for God's creation isn't just a good idea, it is a biblical mandate (see Point 7 of "For the Health of the Nation"). We were created by God to bring him glory. What a better way than caring for the world he gave us. We can all make a difference.
So, do you believe the Bible calls us to care for creation? Are you or someone you know working to take care of the environment? Do you have thoughts about God's creation that you would like to share? We would love to hear from you!
Submit a video about creation care that touches on these questions, and you could win up to $500!
Visit here to learn more about the contest.
What is your favorite “secret sauce” from a special restaurant you enjoy?
You know what I mean: You are eating with friends at PF Chang’s. Your waiter appears and offers their special blend of a spicy/hot/zesty sauce for your meal. Or, you are sitting in the drive-through line at your local Chik-Fil-A ordering the #1 chicken sandwich meal with an extra large sweet tea. We are all very aware that it’s the secret sauce that keeps us coming back for more.
There is even a web site dedicated to helping us to replicate the secret sauce from our favorite dives. [Click Here for Secret Sauces]
But what is the secret sauce in your student ministry?
Biblical Truth, Brotherly Accountability, and Godly Love.
3 Day Respawn is a ministry which aims to provide Godly fellowship, companionship, and Biblical direction by offering a method of connecting with others through the video games based website, community events, and resources for anyone who plays games or knows someone who does. The ministry is based on a social media (Facebook) style community website which helps christian video game players connect with one another. The result is an experience of fellowship and mutual christian edification which is in stark contrast to the average video game playing experience. Our goal is to make disciples of all nations.
We want you to know about The Real Winning Edge television series, which is now airing in syndication nationwide through September 2011. The Real Winning Edge is a program that encourages young people to see beyond their own circumstances and realize they are not alone in their struggles. It is a program that instills confidence in teenagers who are reaching for their own dreams, and delivers a strong message of hope and optimism for the future.
The series features real-life high school and college students who face challenges such as substance abuse or being abandoned by their parents. Each of the young people selected represents a sport or a field in the arts. The series documents how these youth have conquered the odds to achieve success in their field of talent, and also how they battle difficult circumstances and overcome them in their personal lives. This is the first series of its kind - directed to youth, with a faith message - to air on the FOX-owned stations and in national syndication on other network affiliate stations.
Have you ever wondered why young people are so confused about what worship means? Dan Kimball addresses this question in the February digital issue of YouthWorker Journal.
Have you ever asked why some Christians seem so unChristian? Check out the latest from Gabe Lyons’ new book: The Next Christians: The Good News About the End of Christian America.
Have you ever wondered about social networking and your kids? Read why Mark Oestreicher says: Social networking and middle schoolers are not necessarily a good fit.
Also, Syler Thomas helps you manage your ministry by being more direct in your communication.
All this and more, including our reviewers’ product RAVES from 2010 can be found in the new digital YWJ.
Here’s to doing a better job of the important work of youth ministry.
In my time here at NNYM I have seen a ton of great ministries that target spiritual seekers, but what about those people who are not aware they should be seeking. How are we going to share Biblical truth with youth and young adults who believe our message is outdated and answers irrelevant?
If they won't walk into our churches and they won’t seek out a spiritual voice, we must interrupt their lives...catch them off guard as they live their lives and inject truth that brings hope.
I recently met with Sean Dunn of Groundwire to learn more about
I'm a Network Coordinator in Sunland, California. Being a part-time youth pastor and going to seminary takes up most of my time. However, I also do a blog at Ministryallies.com that showcases great resources for youth ministry.
Here's my introduction to how to use Youthworkers.net. Having the proper set of tools is key to networking with other youth leaders. The new YouthWorkers.net website is one great tool for you to use. But… instead of typing a long, boring tutorial, I decided to make a video of me showing you around. Take a look.
Nick Arnold, a youth worker in the Los Angeles area, recently began a blog called ministryallies.com as a resource to help churches network more effectively. Check out what Nick has to say in this clip, and take a look at his blog.
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