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Trending: Sacred movement, Discipleship Failure, Current Race Issues, Power, and more

By Youth Specialties on May 02 2013 | 0 Comments

Trending:

Sacred movement, discipleship failure, current race issues, power, time off or time forward? Some thought-provoking stuff from around the web.

Links:

Finding God In Movement - Steven Argue (stickyfaith)

While Failure is Okay in Discleship - Andy Blanks (youthministry360)

Denying Race -  Efrem Smith  (efremsmith.com)        

Taking Time "Toward," vs Taking Time Off  - Terry Linhart (In This Corner of the World)

Power: An Unseen Commodity or Position of Influence - Randy Brown (Youthworker)

 

By Youth Specialties on May 02 2013 | 0 Comments


YS Roundtable Episode 5: Sharon Ketcham

By Youth Specialties on April 25 2013 | 0 Comments

In this episode of the YS Roundtable Terry Linhart talks with Sharon Ketcham, professor at Gordon College, about what makes up a successful youth ministry. 

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. 

YS Roundtable is produced by our friends at RemedyLive

By Youth Specialties on April 25 2013 | 0 Comments


Trending: Response to teen suicide, leadership loneliness, movie review of “Oblivion,” and more

By Youth Specialties on April 24 2013 | 0 Comments

Response to teen suicide (Walt Mueller), leadership loneliness (Doug Fields),  movie review and discussion questions for "Oblivion" from the Source for Youth Ministry, defining urban (Fuller Youth Institute), how animals eat, and more.

Links:

Leadership is [often] lonely - Doug Fields 

Responding to Kids Who "Can't Handle this Sucky World any Longer"... - Walt Mueller  

A Right Approach to the Bible in Your Youth Ministry - Youth Ministry 360 

Movie Reviews: Oblivion - the Source for Youth Ministry

What's the Definition of "urban" youth ministry? - FYI

Video:

Here's a little video fun for the week.  

By Youth Specialties on April 24 2013 | 0 Comments


Trending: Thoughts, viewpoints, and ideas on the incidents in Boston

By Youth Specialties on April 17 2013 | 0 Comments

We were all saddened by the events in Boston this week, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved. 

Links:

Boston's Massacre, Media's Response, and a Telling Imbalance - Walt Mueller

The Ultimate Terrorist - Greg Steir

Friends Show Up! - (not directly related to Boston, but great thoughts on hurt and grieving) Doug Fields

Today (like everyday), We Pray For Our Enemies - John Huckins

Here's a great resource for helping students during a time of crisis:

 The Youth Worker’s Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis

When youth work becomes crisis managers. Anyone who stays in youth ministry for a while will encounter significant crises. Family break-ups, substance abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, cutting, suicide, gun violence. But without proper and immediate care, crises like these can cause years of emotional pain and spiritual scarring in students.

Learn More

 

By Youth Specialties on April 17 2013 | 0 Comments


Real Beauty Sketches

By Youth Specialties on April 17 2013 | 0 Comments

This was a great video showing a social experiment that contrasts how people see themselves vs how others see them.  It's a great reminder for our students.

Learn more about the entire project:
Dove Real Beauty Sketches

By Youth Specialties on April 17 2013 | 0 Comments


Good Bye, Brennan Manning

By Youth Specialties on April 14 2013 | 0 Comments

Brennan Manning
April 27, 1934 – April 12, 2013

It was sad to hear about the passing of Brennan Manning this weekend.  This clip is a reminder of how he influenced YS and the National Youth Workers Convention. Such a great reminder today, youth leaders, when you feel ______ (fill in the blank)--know you are loved just as you are.

Read his complete obituary HERE

By Youth Specialties on April 14 2013 | 0 Comments


Entertainment That Delivers For Youth Ministry

By Youth Specialties on April 10 2013 | 1 Comments

Using films, music and pop culture as tools in youth ministry is nothing new. Though sometimes, it does take some creativity to make the connection.  King’s Faith is a new film that walks a fine line and does it well – it’s entertaining, has good production values and great acting while also providing a strong ministry connection.  Blogger and youth worker, Paul Turner said on his site:

“Let me say up front that I am critical of Christian movies. Ask anyone. And yet, Christian films are getting better. Two years ago I took my kids to see To Save A Life. The story was good, the acting was above average, and the stars passed the teen-cool litmus test. That was the last Christian movie I was excited about, until now. Kings Faith, from Faith Street Films, will be coming to theaters April 26th. I did not have high expectations for this film, but what I found was not a Christian movie, but a movie done well.” 

Youth workers who have seen King’s Faith are excited about using it to spur on important conversations about second chances, what grace really means and how we should treat those who are outcasts. Youth Specialties is working with King’s Faith to offer leaders a chance to screen the film online – and to get your hands on a free copy of the study created just for youth. 

Randy Rainwater, head of student ministries at Grace Fellowship Church in Georgia said, “This is a really well done film featuring award winning actors and is not cheesy!!!! I think the best faith based film I have seen.”  Join the conversation on Facebook and let the producers know how you’d like to use this film for your group. www.facebook.com/kingsfaith

By Youth Specialties on April 10 2013 | 1 Comments


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