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Do face mask requirements violate our personal freedoms?
Hello, my name is Tim and I am mask exempt. I have reasonably bad asthma, so—especially when my face gets warm—poor air circulation can trigger an attack. Now very rarely have I felt the need to take off my mask in public and I prefer wearing it for several reasons. I like the security it […]
Why do people STILL think that ‘the building is the church’?
We’ve all heard it said until our ears bleed that ‘church is not the building.’ Great. Sure. Fine. But if we truly believe that then why does the rest of the world think that it is? We’re clearly not getting the message out there. So, do we need a new PR approach, or could it […]
Is the church still run by type-A, middle-class, old men? Exploring the institutional echo living on in today’s rigid church leadership styles.
If the relationship left behind by Christendom between church and state is some kind of hierarchical fusion, then the relationship between church leaders and the laity might be described as hierarchical separation. Put another way, the closer the Church historically got the state, the further its leaders separated from the people. I wonder if we’re […]
You don’t need to be an expert in everything – don’t be “that guy”!
Have you ever had a conversation with a young person that goes like this: ‘So, what are they teaching you about Christianity in school?’ ‘Oh, that if you go to church and eat wafers then you’re going to heaven.’ ‘Wait, they’re teaching you what?!?’ It’s natural to get outraged when someone minimalises or misrepresents something […]
“The blood of Christ is my vaccine” – a response
This isn’t a post debating the scientific benefits or the political leanings of the COVID-19 vaccines. I’m not qualified to speak on such things and there does seem to be some sensible and justified reasons for some people not to be vaccinated. This instead is a response to one of the more common theological sentiments […]
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Youthwork for the Long Haul – Interview with Ali CampbellJune 4, 2020 - 8:39 amI’m so pleased that Ali dropped by to share from his long experience how to stick at youth work for the long haul. This is an immensely helpful half hour to get more equipped to stick at what we do for years to come! Thanks Ali 🙂 If you want to check out more from […]
“Faith-based videos are too hard to find”. Check out YouthVids storyDecember 16, 2019 - 7:00 amThis Monday I’m promoting a fabulous website that curates quality Christian videos for use with youth groups. Check out the site at www.youthvids.com “Faith-based videos are too hard to find.” That’s the report we got back from many conversations with youth leaders across the U.K. Having spoken to a load of youth pastors they had […]
Should we keep saying that God ‘uses’ His people? – by Jonny PriceDecember 11, 2019 - 10:49 amI have recently been reflecting on the way we speak in church about how God works with us, walks with us, and uses us for revealing His purposes and His goodness in the world. I have come to the conclusion that we need to rethink how we talk about this because of the implications the […]
Bringing the Bible to Life for Young People – by Tim AdamsOctober 15, 2019 - 10:15 amThis week, Communications Manager for British Youth for Christ, Tim Adams, tells us about their incredible new resource, ‘The Good News Bible: The Youth Edition’, that was created in partnership with the Bible Society. At Youth for Christ, we passionately believe that the Bible is foundational to seeing young people’s lives transformed by Jesus. Gen […]
Living with cancer as a volunteer youth workerSeptember 23, 2019 - 4:38 pmThis brave and honest anonymous post has been written by a youth work volunteer who recently was given the all clear after treatment for cancer. We hope this will be an encouragement to anyone walking through similar challenges. Cancer, My Youth Group & Me. Cancer: In August 2016 I was diagnosed with a Hodgkin’s […]
Awkward open prayer in youth groups – ComicAugust 30, 2019 - 7:30 amChloe’s back – fresh from her Uni offices and with her weirdly wonderful wired brain – to give us some insight into those more awkward moments of open prayer in youth clubs.
Youth Ministry First Aid
Is something not working? This provides a tailored session to help you identify the root of the obstacle, and how to pass it.
Plateaued growth? Hemorrhaging leaders? Glass ceiling? Can’t get young people to engage with Jesus?
Let’s have a look together at your context, your strategy, and your resources to get to the bottom of the issue – and move through it. Get in touch for a friendly chat about how we can help you move forward as a ministry.
Biblical Theology of Youth Work
Delving into the foundational roots of what we do, why we do it and how we can do it better!
Either run as a whole day, half day or evening, this session unpacks the Bible’s key passages in context to help us understand exactly what it is were doing. It will highlight essential theology for youth ministry, and it will open up some exegetical practice to hone our Bible reading techniques.
This is a deep day for those who want some meat to study – but also has a highly practical element to it that will help you with writing your own Bible Study material.
