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When Did Programming Become the P-Word?

By Youth Specialties on February 08 2012

When Did Programming Become the P-Word?

Have you noticed that “programming” has become a bad word in many youth ministry circles? Really? Don’t get me wrong, I love the push-back against those of us who have become so program-focused that we lose sight of why those programs were created to begin with. Sadly, I’ve seen way too many youth ministries running a Wednesday night program for all the kids that are dropped off by mom and…Read More

  • the theological turn in youth ministry, post 17

    By Andy Root on February 09 2012

    Confirmation and doubt is the topic of this Andrew Root liveBlog as we discuss chapter 14 of The Theological Turn in Youth Ministry.  In this post I talk with Bethany Stolle (queen of Sparkhouse and the Re:form resources) about how to hold together the equally important relational dynamic of the…Read More

  • Youth Worker Stories: Ramon - Video

    By Youth Specialties on February 08 2012

    Youth Worker Stories: Ramon - Video

    As youthworkers we all have a stories of how God called us.  This is Ramon's.  Hopefully God uses it to inspire you.  

  • Sticky Faith Webcast and Free Lesson

    By Youth Specialties on February 01 2012

    Sticky Faith Webcast and Free Lesson

    There are a couple of cool things that we wanted to let you know about: First is a special webcast the folks over at the Fuller Youth Institute are doing about preparing your seniors for graduation. From their site: "Next Tuesday, February 7th we're excited to offer you a free…Read More

  • How Can I Find a New Church: Sticky Faith Teen Curriculum Free Sample

    By Youth Specialties on February 01 2012

    How Can I Find a New Church: Sticky Faith Teen Curriculum Free Sample

    The Sticky Faith Teen Curriculum is a 10-session journey exploring everything from the gospel and faith identity development to how to plan for the party scene at campus.  In the sample session you can download free below, you can tackle with students the important question, How can I find a…Read More

  • the theological turn in youth ministry, post 16

    By Andy Root on January 31 2012

    In this Andrew Root liveBlog Derek Tronsgard is back to discuss chapter 12 of The Theological Turn in Youth Ministry.  In these 16 minutes we explore a need for some deeper theological reflection on outdoor and nature trips in youth ministry.  We explore a negative natural theology and take a…Read More

  • the theological turn in youth ministry, post 15

    By Andy Root on January 27 2012

    In this Andrew Root liveBlog we talk about chapter 13 of The Theological Turn in Youth Ministry.  Derek Tronsgard and I explore mission trips, wondering how they lead to theological reflection and avoid tourist sensationalism. Listen below.   Listen to internet radio with Andrew Root LiveBlog on Blog Talk Radio

  • Check Out Some Reactions to YSpalooza Charlotte

    By Youth Specialties on January 27 2012

    Check Out Some Reactions to YSpalooza Charlotte

    What are the top two reason you choose to attend YSpalooza? What were your highlights? Why would you recommend YSpalooza?

  • YSupdate Links Correction

    By Youth Specialties on January 26 2012

    YSupdate Links Correction

    We owe you an apology.  We had a little issue in our links section today, and they all went to one place.  If you are interested in reading the other links, here's the corrected list. Apple's "Genius Bar" -- The Church Equivalent? Make Me Over ... Please  Should We Read…Read More

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