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Working With (or Without) Parents
Last night we ran a training session on working with – and without – parents in youth ministry. Here are some cliff notes… We first explored the history of youth work theories over the last four decades and noticed that parents work was a conspicuously absent element. Of those books and models that do mention […]
I asked 40 youthworkers in 3 countries how many events they run – here’s what they said…
I have had a lot to say on the subject of youth events over the last couple of years. It’s not that I don’t like them, it’s that I think they are often flat-packed, overused, resource draining and strategy defining. I don’t mind them if they are a carefully considered idea off the back of […]
3 Ways To Have A Successful, Yet Unhealthy Youth Ministry
I’ve been an unhealthy, yet relatively ‘successful’ youth worker for a while now. My projects mostly work, events go well, and young people know Jesus – but stress, anxiety, headaches, insomnia, and blood-pressure problems have also accompanied those things. Since the doctors started treating me, and my health has started to improve, I’ve wondered if […]
An Attitude for Christian School’s Work – 10 ideas
Last week I was hosting a Q&A for the year 9s from our local school when we broached the topic of suffering. “Why doesn’t God just control everybody to stop them doing bad things!” a young lad asked me. “If He controlled everybody all the time,” I responded “then He could decide to make you […]
3 Overlooked Reasons for School’s Work
There are lots of well known and accepted reasons for school’s work, not least of which is you can kiss your youth ministry goodbye in a few years if you’re not. Here’s a few though that came to mind that are maybe sometimes overlooked: To challenge stereotypes Young people are several generations removed from the […]
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Youthwork for the Long Haul – Interview with Ali CampbellJune 4, 2020 - 8:39 amI’m so pleased that Ali dropped by to share from his long experience how to stick at youth work for the long haul. This is an immensely helpful half hour to get more equipped to stick at what we do for years to come! Thanks Ali 🙂 If you want to check out more from […]
“Faith-based videos are too hard to find”. Check out YouthVids storyDecember 16, 2019 - 7:00 amThis Monday I’m promoting a fabulous website that curates quality Christian videos for use with youth groups. Check out the site at www.youthvids.com “Faith-based videos are too hard to find.” That’s the report we got back from many conversations with youth leaders across the U.K. Having spoken to a load of youth pastors they had […]
Should we keep saying that God ‘uses’ His people? – by Jonny PriceDecember 11, 2019 - 10:49 amI have recently been reflecting on the way we speak in church about how God works with us, walks with us, and uses us for revealing His purposes and His goodness in the world. I have come to the conclusion that we need to rethink how we talk about this because of the implications the […]
Bringing the Bible to Life for Young People – by Tim AdamsOctober 15, 2019 - 10:15 amThis week, Communications Manager for British Youth for Christ, Tim Adams, tells us about their incredible new resource, ‘The Good News Bible: The Youth Edition’, that was created in partnership with the Bible Society. At Youth for Christ, we passionately believe that the Bible is foundational to seeing young people’s lives transformed by Jesus. Gen […]
Living with cancer as a volunteer youth workerSeptember 23, 2019 - 4:38 pmThis brave and honest anonymous post has been written by a youth work volunteer who recently was given the all clear after treatment for cancer. We hope this will be an encouragement to anyone walking through similar challenges. Cancer, My Youth Group & Me. Cancer: In August 2016 I was diagnosed with a Hodgkin’s […]
Awkward open prayer in youth groups – ComicAugust 30, 2019 - 7:30 amChloe’s back – fresh from her Uni offices and with her weirdly wonderful wired brain – to give us some insight into those more awkward moments of open prayer in youth clubs.
Youth Ministry First Aid
Is something not working? This provides a tailored session to help you identify the root of the obstacle, and how to pass it.
Plateaued growth? Hemorrhaging leaders? Glass ceiling? Can’t get young people to engage with Jesus?
Let’s have a look together at your context, your strategy, and your resources to get to the bottom of the issue – and move through it. Get in touch for a friendly chat about how we can help you move forward as a ministry.
Biblical Theology of Youth Work
Delving into the foundational roots of what we do, why we do it and how we can do it better!
Either run as a whole day, half day or evening, this session unpacks the Bible’s key passages in context to help us understand exactly what it is were doing. It will highlight essential theology for youth ministry, and it will open up some exegetical practice to hone our Bible reading techniques.
This is a deep day for those who want some meat to study – but also has a highly practical element to it that will help you with writing your own Bible Study material.
