Youth Specialties Blog
YS Idea Lab: Loving People Inefficiently (Bob Goff)
By Youth Specialties on May 15 2013 | 0 Comments
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.
By Youth Specialties on May 15 2013 | 0 Comments
Trending: Abercrombie, Adolescent Bullies and future Criminal Behavior, Decision Making and more.
By Youth Specialties on May 15 2013 | 0 Comments
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)
By Youth Specialties on May 15 2013 | 0 Comments
YS Idea Lab: Turning Your Ideas Into Reality
By Youth Specialties on May 08 2013 | 0 Comments
What does it look like to live whimsically and love inefficiently? Seth Bartlette interviews Bob Goff about how he chooses to.
The YS Idea Lab was filmed on location at the National Youth Workers Convention. Don't miss out on 2013, register now.
By Youth Specialties on May 08 2013 | 0 Comments
New Spanish Event: Chica Latina
By Youth Specialties on May 07 2013 | 0 Comments
We're especially excited to tell you about a brand new conference!
The ministry that trains more leaders and youth pastors throughout the Spanish-speaking world, Youth Specialties, (Especialidades Juveniles), announces the official launch of Chica Latina©
, under the direction of Carina Valerga, as a new addition to the training that EJ offers.
Why is it urgent to focus on helping Latin girls in America?
Latina teens represent:
• The highest percentage of dropouts
• The highest percentage of pregnancies outside marriage
• The highest percentage of illegal abortions
• The sector most prone to suffer from emotional disorders, such us depression, bulimia and anorexia
For this reason we offer:
Chica Latina Conference©
A full day specially designed for impacting and making the Hispanic girls fall in love with God. This conference is a fresh and unique space where our girls will receive instruction, will be ministered and trained by other mature girl speakers who have a passion for young and teenage girls. This day is packed with good music, surprise segments and unforgettable experiences with God.
Our conferences will be:
• July 13th, San Diego, CA
• July 20th, Dallas, TX
• August 17th, Washington DC
Chica Latina Tour©
This is a half day dealing with the most relevant topics our girls love. The Chica Latina Tour© is full of exciting activities for the girls to encounter God and forge healthy friendships. This event is super easy to bring to your church, and will allow your girls to impact your community with lasting results.
Our girls need help. Finding their true value in God and sharing their lives with other girls who have the same convictions, will provide them with a safe and secure environment, while keeping them away from dangerous influences. We believe it is our responsibility to love them, listen to them and offer them tools and information to protect them from bad decisions, emotional disorders and the fears of adolescence.
By Youth Specialties on May 07 2013 | 0 Comments
Ways to be a great team-leader, smart phone safety nets, the need for female leaders, and more.
By Youth Specialties on May 07 2013 | 0 Comments
Ways to be a great team-leader, smart phone safety nets, preparing for summer, the need for female leaders in student ministry, the part doubt plays in your students' lives. Check out these and other links today.
Links:
10 Ways to Play a Great Team-Player - Doug Fields
Smart Phone Safety Nets - Jonathan McKee
Preparing for Summer, Partnering in Ministry - CYMT
5 Reaons Your Ministry Needs Women Leaders - YouthMin.org
Letting Students Doubt - Justin Knowles
By Youth Specialties on May 07 2013 | 0 Comments
YS Idea Lab: Five Tips For Training Your Own Volunteers
By Youth Specialties on May 02 2013 | 0 Comments
Welcome to the first episode of the YS Idea Lab. In this episode, Jonathan McKee offers five great ideas for training and developing your volunteers that you can do yourself.
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The YS Idea Lab was filmed on location at the National Youth Workers Convention. Don't miss out on 2013, register now.
By Youth Specialties on May 02 2013 | 0 Comments
Connecting with Students
By Jonathan Mckee on May 02 2013 | 0 Comments
Last month a student from the high school just down the street from me excused himself from class about 10:15 a.m., walked into a restroom, and shot himself.
It was his 17th birthday.
By Jonathan Mckee on May 02 2013 | 0 Comments
