http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/ YouthWorker.com - Ministry en-us Copyright 2008 - YouthWorker.com Salem Publishing - RSS Generator rss@YouthWorker.com rss@YouthWorker.com Fri, 09 May 2008 06:53:51 GMT Fri, 09 May 2008 06:53:51 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/ http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/ http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/ywj/system/gr/ywj_logo_rss.jpg 250 51 http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575233/ I’ve been working with young teens in the church for about 25 years. These days, it feels as if I spent about 22 or 23 of those years building my knowledge, experience and expertise—and I’ve spent the... Thu, 08 May 2008 04:13:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575233/ Mark Oestreicher I’ve been working with young teens in the church for about 25 years. These days, it feels as if I spent about 22 or 23 of those years building my knowledge, experience and expertise—and I’ve spent the... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575231/ In my last column (January/February 2008), I tried to make the case that longevity in youth ministry is something to be desired. Youth workers have a reputation of being transitory, which ends up limiting... Thu, 08 May 2008 03:57:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575231/ Syler Thomas In my last column (January/February 2008), I tried to make the case that longevity in youth ministry is something to be desired. Youth workers have a reputation of being transitory, which ends up limiting... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575229/ When Jesus told His disciples, “In my Father's house are many mansions” (John 14:2), did He foresee that nearly 2,000 years later a specialized form of work called “youth ministry” would be conducted by... Thu, 08 May 2008 03:44:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575229/ When Jesus told His disciples, “In my Father's house are many mansions” (John 14:2), did He foresee that nearly 2,000 years later a specialized form of work called “youth ministry” would be conducted by... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575228/ From the green revolution to “Starbucks spirituality,” today’s teens are actively formulating their own unique perception of reality. Keeping a pulse on teen trends can offer valuable insights for how... Thu, 08 May 2008 03:27:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575228/ Greg Stier From the green revolution to “Starbucks spirituality,” today’s teens are actively formulating their own unique perception of reality. Keeping a pulse on teen trends can offer valuable insights for how... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575225/ Almost 21 million. That’s how many tweens there are in the United States right now. How can we best reach them with the gospel of Jesus Christ? Tweens are defined as children between the ages of 9-14.... Thu, 08 May 2008 03:08:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575225/ Chad Miller Almost 21 million. That’s how many tweens there are in the United States right now. How can we best reach them with the gospel of Jesus Christ? Tweens are defined as children between the ages of 9-14.... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575223/ There are more than 1,500 multi-site churches in this country, according to some estimates. Multi-site churches launch new campuses as they grow, reaching out in a new region. They become one church with... Thu, 08 May 2008 02:51:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575223/ Jennifer Bradbury There are more than 1,500 multi-site churches in this country, according to some estimates. Multi-site churches launch new campuses as they grow, reaching out in a new region. They become one church with... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575175/ The youth ministry model that rocked my world during high school—not so many years ago, or at least it doesn’t feel like it—doesn’t work with Catholic youth these days. Teens in the Roman Catholic Church... Wed, 07 May 2008 10:25:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575175/ Christine Albrecht The youth ministry model that rocked my world during high school—not so many years ago, or at least it doesn’t feel like it—doesn’t work with Catholic youth these days. Teens in the Roman Catholic Church... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575174/ “Do you want to go large?” asked the clerk. I was at a drive-through window. This time I turned her down, but more often than not our culture has adopted a super-size-me approach when it comes to fast... Wed, 07 May 2008 10:06:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575174/ Mel Walker “Do you want to go large?” asked the clerk. I was at a drive-through window. This time I turned her down, but more often than not our culture has adopted a super-size-me approach when it comes to fast... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575173/ Caitlyn is a seventh grader in my youth ministry. Every Sunday, you can find her at our youth worship service, eager to learn and grow in her faith. And every Wednesday, you can find her faithfully attending... Wed, 07 May 2008 09:48:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575173/ Jennifer Bradbury Caitlyn is a seventh grader in my youth ministry. Every Sunday, you can find her at our youth worship service, eager to learn and grow in her faith. And every Wednesday, you can find her faithfully attending... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575172/ Ten Young Life employees in North Carolina either were fired or resigned late last year, apparent casualties of an effort by the organization to promote theological uniformity. The youth ministry workers,... Wed, 07 May 2008 09:25:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575172/ Paul Asay Ten Young Life employees in North Carolina either were fired or resigned late last year, apparent casualties of an effort by the organization to promote theological uniformity. The youth ministry workers,... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575168/ What are the key issues and trends for youth ministry workers in church settings? Here’s what our four experts told us: Wed, 07 May 2008 08:46:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575168/ Anita K. Palmer What are the key issues and trends for youth ministry workers in church settings? Here’s what our four experts told us: http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575125/ YouthWorker Journal: What do you see as the key opportunities and challenges for youth ministry today?Here’s what our four experts told us: Wed, 07 May 2008 05:34:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575125/ Ron Jackson YouthWorker Journal: What do you see as the key opportunities and challenges for youth ministry today?Here’s what our four experts told us: http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575123/ As I moved into college I began to feel a call to full-time youth ministry. However, as I expressed this call to one of my mentors and mentioned I was looking at M.Div. programs with an emphasis in youth... Wed, 07 May 2008 05:02:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11575123/ Seth M. Vopat As I moved into college I began to feel a call to full-time youth ministry. However, as I expressed this call to one of my mentors and mentioned I was looking at M.Div. programs with an emphasis in youth... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11574659/ Shoahannah's Hope, a ministry leading the "Change for Orphans" campaign, recently raised $340,000 to benefit 100 families. The organization also is promoting the First Annual Foster Care Prayer Vigil. Thu, 01 May 2008 05:59:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11574659/ Shoahannah's Hope, a ministry leading the "Change for Orphans" campaign, recently raised $340,000 to benefit 100 families. The organization also is promoting the First Annual Foster Care Prayer Vigil. http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11574527/ Join Soles4Souls in their National Barefoot Sunday Campaign on June 1st to help the over 300 million children around the world living barefoot. Barefoot Sunday is a great opportunity to encourage congregations... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:18:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11574527/ Join Soles4Souls in their National Barefoot Sunday Campaign on June 1st to help the over 300 million children around the world living barefoot. Barefoot Sunday is a great opportunity to encourage congregations... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11574248/ This month "faith tourism" will reach a new level in Jamaica when hundreds of visitors travel from California to donate their time and treasure to social and humanitarian development programs on the western... Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:48:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11574248/ This month "faith tourism" will reach a new level in Jamaica when hundreds of visitors travel from California to donate their time and treasure to social and humanitarian development programs on the western... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11574185/ Industry Leaders Hope to Bridge Age Gap with Events: iShine recently announced, at the 2008 Annual Creative Artists Agency luncheon, plans to partner with Christ In Youth to build the tween brand in the... Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:08:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11574185/ Industry Leaders Hope to Bridge Age Gap with Events: iShine recently announced, at the 2008 Annual Creative Artists Agency luncheon, plans to partner with Christ In Youth to build the tween brand in the... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11573994/ The search for a new youth ministry call begins with a season of self-reflection. It takes prayer, time, and perspective to be able to see the present clearly and discern God’s way forward. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:11:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11573994/ Rev. Leslie Dobbs-Allsopp The search for a new youth ministry call begins with a season of self-reflection. It takes prayer, time, and perspective to be able to see the present clearly and discern God’s way forward. http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11573832/ Graduation dates are approaching, and for those in youth ministry, ConGRADulations! Class of 2008 is topping gift lists. This CD/DVD/book highlights top Christian music artists and includes a video of... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:31:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11573832/ Graduation dates are approaching, and for those in youth ministry, ConGRADulations! Class of 2008 is topping gift lists. This CD/DVD/book highlights top Christian music artists and includes a video of... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11573563/ In an historic move, key organizations working with the persecuted church around the world launched a global campaign calling for prayer for China. In what is called “The Zurich Statement,” the Religious... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:20:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/ministry/11573563/ In an historic move, key organizations working with the persecuted church around the world launched a global campaign calling for prayer for China. In what is called “The Zurich Statement,” the Religious...