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The Magazine for Youth Ministry
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Jonathan & Thomas McKee
Today’s 20-somethings, a group we call Generation @, includes people like LeBron James (born in 1984), Hilary Duff (born in 1987),...
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Jim Candy
Steve could hear his seventh grade boys laughing while he prayed. When he opened his eyes, he discovered what was so funny. Tim, a...
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Evan Hunter
On many campuses, Christian groups are defined by what we don’t do (drink, smoke, etc.), don’t believe (evolution, etc.), and what...
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Brent Carl
Since 2004, the month of May has been bitter sweet for me. On one hand, May 2004 was the most amazing month I have ever seen in my...
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Jamey Newsted
Jill spoils our visitors. Mike organizes the sound system. Gayl practices with the praise band. Sandy teaches a small group. Nick sets...
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Mark W. Cannister
The Youth Worker’s Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis
Rich Van Pelt and Jim Hancock
Youth Specialties/Zondervan, 2007, 291 pp.,...
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Sonia Urban
77 Creative Ways Kids Can Serve
Sondra Clark
Wesleyan Publishing House; 2008, 177 pp., $12.99, www.wesleyan.org
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Christian Skaters announces that it will be hosting its 2008 U.S. Skate Conference in Huntington Beach, Calif., September 1-3. The event will be held at The Sanctuary Church, 8642 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683. Call 714.893.7437 or register online at www.SkateConference.com Join pro skaters, am skaters, youth pastors, skate companies and skate park owners as we equip, encourage and pray for one another at this event. Hear the stories of how skate ministry has impacted the lives of today's top skaters. Learn from those who are veterans at skate ministry. Even build a ramp!
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Paul Turner
It’s almost Go time. Your cast begins to assemble. On cue, the theme music blares as Gary the Game Guy enters with gadgets and gear to take on the fiercest junior high student. Striding behind him is Emily...
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Many times when intergenerational youth ministry is considered, what we really are asking is, Where can I get some adults to run small groups, teach a particular class, etc? We need to make this as relatively easy as possible. Not everyone is cut out for teaching, though they can be trained. The teaching/mentoring/discipleship role is typically a paramount need. Here is what not to do. Don’t advertise. Putting an ad on your Web site or in church bulletin is not the best idea. Instead, identify potential intergenerational volunteers. Pray for wisdom and discernment, and don’t go it alone. Lean on Holy Spirit guidance and spiritual advisors. Here are my suggestions as to what kind of person to look for:
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Dr. Steve Vandegriff
OK. “Intergenerational youth ministry” may sound like an oxymoron, but think about it. What can be more normal than other generations being a part of ministry to young people / teenagers / students / adolescents...
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Danette Matty
We all know friends, pets and even houseplants need care, but what about volunteers? Here, a veteran youth ministry worker provides a short list of ways you can express your care for your volunteers. Commandment #1: Challenge me spiritually, not only as a leader.
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Dr. Allen Jackson
Not too long ago, I was flipping through the cable channel guide and found two movies playing on different channels. One was 50 First Dates and the other, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. It struck me funny...
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To put it mildly, the retiring professionals of today aren’t fulfilling Beatle Paul McCartney’s picture of the 64-year-old. We’re a different kind of graying generation. Walk by any clubhouse of an “active adult living community,” and you’ll find Sinatra is out. You’ll hear music by the Eagles and Sting. We’re not your father’s grandfather.
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Hilarious footage of a youth ministry pastor trying to correct a faux pas.
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Listen as Dr. Gary Chapman discusses his new book, Love as a Way of Life.
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Listen as Dr. Gary Chapman discusses how the idea for his latest book was born.
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