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Is Facebook Evil? How About Tik Tok?
Is Facebook evil? How about Tik Tok? Take time and learn from two resources and decide on your own.
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June 5, 2018
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How Much Should We Pay Our Youth Directors/Pastors?
Is there a disparity in what we pay those who serve in youth ministry?
February 21, 2018
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Youth Unlimited Has a New Executive Director
Youth Unlimited is pleased to announce that Rick Zomer has been selected as their next Executive Director.
August 29, 2016
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Youth Ministry When You Have a Bad Night . . .Need Encouragement
I am working as our interim Youth Minister and just need to hear what I already know to be true. Bad nights happen to everyone...right? Any idea how to teach students who encourage disrespect?
March 7, 2016
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How Do You Start Meaningful Conversations With Teens?
If you are a leader, what has been your experience connecting with teens on a deeper level? If you are a teen or young adult, what do you wish your church understood?
August 5, 2015
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Building Well
How do we develop ministry foundations to disciple well?
June 1, 2015
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Vacation Bible School: What Works at Your Church?
VBS can be a great opportunity to share the love of Jesus—with members and the community—in a fun and different way. What has worked, or NOT worked, at your church?
June 18, 2014
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Looking for Bible study resources
Looking for bible studies that focus on specific books of the Bible for teens.
November 26, 2013
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Is Modern Youth Ministry Biblical
This is a very interesting film regarding Youth Ministry: http://dividedthemovie.com/ We don't segegrate in the Church based on race or sex (male/female) so where did the idea come from to segegrate based on age. You don't find it in the Bible.
September 10, 2013
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Youth Unlimited and CRC Teens
Youth Unlimited has a new promo video out highlighting their work as a provider of faith forming experiences for teens in the CRC and beyond. Check it out at https://vimeo.com/72990196# .
August 22, 2013
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Youth Ministry Network Contributions?
Do you have something to contribute to the Youth Ministry section of the Network? Contact the guide and your contributions will always be considered.
April 30, 2013
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Youth Ministry Conference
The annual youth ministry conference is being held at Western Theological Seminary in Holland Michigan featuring Pete Ward from King's College, London. The topic is "Made Known: Youth Ministry and the Gospel" and will run Thursday May 9 to Friday afternoon May 10. Please see the Journey website for sign up or questions: www.westernsem.edu/journey
March 26, 2013
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FREE Sticky Faith Conference with the RCA in Sioux Center, Iowa and LIVE on the web
Over the past few years, the RCA has been working closely with several of the leaders at Fuller Youth Institute’s Sticky Faith program to give RCA youth leaders opportunities come together and consider how they can best prepare their teens for life after youth ministry and help them form a faith that sticks with them as they grow into young adulthood and beyond. The RCA’s Synod of the Heartland is bringing in Brad Griffin, the Associate Director of Fuller Youth Institute, to do a two-day conference for youth leaders in Sioux Center, IA on Friday April 5 and Saturday April 6. Thanks to...
February 18, 2013
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Fundraiser Idea: Organic Fair Trade Chocolate Bars
When I was a youth director I was always looking for new fundraising ideas, so I thought I'd pass this along. Equal Exchange now has a fundraising program that involves selling candy bars at $2 a pop for a 50% profit. Sell candy, do justice--sounds sweet to me! See details here .
January 14, 2013
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Chap Clark at Brookside CRC in Grand Rapids
On Thursday, January 24 at 7pm, Brookside CRC (Grand Rapids, MI) will be hosting an evening of conversation with youth ministry expert Chap Clark. This is a great opportunity for youth workers and parents in West Michigan to hear one of the premier minds in youth ministry talk about how to help today's teens form lifelong faith. Tickets are $5 per person at the door. For more information, visit http://www.brooksidecrc.org/#/brookside/upcoming-events .
December 6, 2012
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25% off ALL youth materials from Faith Alive
For those of you who are looking for quality Reformed materials for your youth ministry library, now is a good time to stock up on many of the great titles that Faith Alive Christian Resources offers. Whether you’re looking for resources on teaching the Heidelberg Catechism or preparing your teens for profession of faith, or you’re in need of a shorter Bible or topical study, Faith Alive is offering 25% off ALL youth materials through the end of the year. To check out our online catalog, visit http://www.faithaliveresources.org/TabCenter/Tab/2/Youth.aspx , where you’ll find a list of all the...
October 18, 2012
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Youth Ministry Blog Topics
I'm currently in the process of becoming the new youth ministry guide for the youth ministry network. I'm very excited about this opportunity, but welcome involvement by others, and it's my belief involvement stems from investment, and what better way to invest than through suggestions!
April 10, 2012
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Doing Intergenerational vs. Being Intergenerational
If there's one buzz word about what our churches deeply desire to be, it's "intergenerational." We all know what it means, right? And we all know when we've achieved it, right? Right?
February 25, 2012
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Youth Ministries Canada...It's Time
The recent decision by Youth Unlimited to eliminate their paid Canadian youth leader developers because of financial constraints is sparking considerable discussion around water coolers and coffee pots across Canada.
January 17, 2012
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Youth Unlimited's Canadian Marketing Problem
Youth Unlimited, the Grand Rapids-based parachurch organization that includes GEMS, Cadets, and young people, has a serious marketing problem right across Canada. Is it time for Canadian churches to establish an independent, made-in-Canada youth ministry support system with our own team of leadership developers?
July 29, 2011
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A Website of Free Resources for Urban After School Programs
TechMission's UrbanMinistry.org is releasing a new section of our website called the Urban Youth Ministry library. This library combines all the free resources related to urban youth ministry from our partners.
February 28, 2011
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Silos or Team?
Do you think that there should be greater co-operation between youth workers and campus ministers? If yes, how do you think that might look like? If no, why not?
February 27, 2011
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Theme for a Year!
I struggle with continuity in a youth season. I feel like I jump from one thing to another and am worried that these things won't stick long term. Has anyone else used a theme or not?
February 21, 2011
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Youth and the Church Library Ministry
How do we hook our kids into great resources? Do you encourage your youth group to get to the library? Would it be better as a resource center? Do you suggest books or material to the Library?
December 20, 2010
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Gold Nugget Advice for the Volunteer Driven Church
As a paid youth worker, what gold nugget of advice can you give to the volunteer in a volunteer-driven church to encourage them in ministry?