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How Do I See Myself After High School?: A Sticky Faith Free Download Lesson
By Youth Specialties on April 03 2013 | 0 Comments
Many of the statistics you read about teenagers and faith can be alarming. Recent studies show that 40-50 percent of kids who are connected to a youth group throughout their senior year will fail to stick with their faith in college. As youth workers are pouring their time and energy into the students in their ministries, they are often left wondering if they've done enough to equip their students to carry their faith into adulthood.
By Youth Specialties on April 03 2013 | 0 Comments
A Theological Journey Through Youth Ministry: Taking Theology to Youth Ministry, Post 6, Chapter 6
By Andy Root on March 29 2013 | 1 Comments
Ever thought the youth worker is treated as junior minister? In this Andrew Root liveBlog Erik Leafbald and I discuss how to deal with this issue as we explore chapter six of Taking Theology to Youth Ministry. Listen Below.
By Andy Root on March 29 2013 | 1 Comments
101 FUNDRAISING IDEAS EBOOK - Free Download!
By Ryan Smith on March 28 2013 | 1 Comments
If you asked 101 youth leaders for their best fundraising ideas, you’d get a hodgepodge of events, auctions, creative asks and even pranks… plus a little repetition!
We know, because at the National Youth Workers Convention in San Diego and Dallas this year, we asked.
If you’re planning for your next great mission trip, we hope these ideas inspire your fundraising efforts!
Get 101 Fundraising Ideas Now!
By Ryan Smith on March 28 2013 | 1 Comments
Trending 3/20 - Why Youth Ministry, a 17 year-old Millionaire and the video of the Week!
By Youth Specialties on March 28 2013 | 0 Comments
Meet a 17 year-old millionaire with a new job at Yahoo. Greg Stier shares about why he is in youth ministry. Plus, don't miss the sweet skills in our video of the week!
He Has Millions and a New Job at Yahoo. Soon, He’ll Be 18. - New York Times
10 strategic reasons I chose to invest my life in youth ministry - Greg Stier
How Do You Talk About Sin with Adolescents? Thoughts from Andrew Root’s New Book- Engaging Church Blog
By Youth Specialties on March 28 2013 | 0 Comments
3 FREE LESSONS FOR EASTER
By YS on March 21 2013 | 0 Comments
Explore the death, burial, and ressurection of Jesus with students in a new way with 3 FREE lessons from The Complete New Testament Resource for Youth Workers, Volume 1.
Lesson 1: Jesus' Sacrifice - After three years of public ministry where he often spoke about his suffering and death, Jesus was arrested, beaten, and crucified until he died. This was the worst day for his family and disciples, but it was a day God had planned since the creation of the world.
Lesson 2: Disbelief - Thomas was absent when the disciples saw Jesus after the resurrection. Later, Thomas encountered Jesus and made his confession. Jesus blessed Thomas for seeing and believing.
Lesson 3: Peter's Restoration - Students will understand God loves them unconditionally.They’ll realize the personal implications of his love.
By YS on March 21 2013 | 0 Comments
*TRENDING 3/20 -Slippery Seals, Free Easter Bundles & More!
By Ryan Smith on March 21 2013 | 0 Comments
THE VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Forget cute bunnies, these seal pups are a fun, and another cute visual for endurance, and the endless determination needed to achieve goals.
Also Trending this week:
Using Environmental Scans For Ministry - Ken Castor
The youthministry360 Easter Vault - ym360
Teens and Tecnology Trends- Pew Research
By Ryan Smith on March 21 2013 | 0 Comments
YS Roundtable Episode 3 : Tom Bergler
By YS on March 19 2013 | 3 Comments
Welcome to the YS Roundtable Episode #3
This is a new video show hosted by Terry Linhart, director of the Youth Specialties Academic Support Network (YSASN) and Professor of Youth Ministry & Adolescent Studies at Bethel College in Indiana. In this episode, Terry will be joined by Tom Bergler around the YS RoundTable to discuss how the church has accepted juvenile behavior as the standard measurement of spirituality in the church.
YS Roundtable is produced by our friends at RemedyLive.
By YS on March 19 2013 | 3 Comments
