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Boys Will Be Boys
by Andrew Burden Posted in High SchoolYouth Worker DevelopmentFrom the sandbox to the construction site, being male is often associated with a natural spirit of trouble-making. You don’t have to be on John Eldridge’s mailing list to recognize that there is an untamed energy that is uniquely masculine. Middle school boys at church camp are no exception. After…Read More
Growing by God’s Nudge
by Kim Messinger Posted in High SchoolWhen my youth group comes up in a conversation, I know the question will follow, “How do you get your kids?” It’s a longer story than they may want to hear. But I never tire of telling it. The story begins with a nudge from God to give one message…Read More
Entering the Story of Bomb Threats and Drive Bys
by Jon Huckins Posted in High SchoolYouth Worker DevelopmentLast week I found myself lying on the grass in the middle of a public park while my little dog Harry sniffed and "marked" every bush around us. With the warm sun beating down on me, I couldn't help but close my eyes and enjoy this peaceful setting that was enhanced by the slight breeze brushing over me. In what seemed like a perfect place, I reflected on the journey I’ve been on over the last few years.
What Juno Didn’t Tell You
by Ginger Sinsabaugh MacDonald Posted in Adolescent DevelopmentHigh SchoolI’ve owned a lot of weird stuff over the years. A life-size sumo wrestler made out of foam rubber. A Malibu Barbie that my kid sister beheaded. A lizard, a lava lamp, a collection of snow globes, even an electronic whoopee cushion. But there is one thing that has never been in my possession. I never owned a diaper bag. My Barbie didn’t even own a diaper bag.
Got Game?
by Paul Martin Posted in High School"It's the comma stupid!" I recently read an article that discussed this phrase for marketing. I had never heard it other than from my 5th grade teacher in regards to my writing. Apparently, it is a phrase that gets thrown around a bit in marketing. They describe the hidden meaning…Read More
Losing Control And Loving It
by Jeff Greathouse Posted in High SchoolProgrammingLosing control is one of the greatest fear for individuals. However, I believe that for us (Ministers to students ) to be effective we must lose control. My challenge to you is the following: Lose control so you can grow in ministry.
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Beyond Career Counseling to Vocational Discernment
by Will Penner Posted in High SchoolWhy and how we can use systematic intellectual and spiritual processes and principles to help young people sift through possible college majors and career paths in light of their gifts, passions, temperaments, and Christian faith—helping students examine what they should do in light of who they are.
Leading Others Into… Worship? Critiques of Many Student-led Worship Teams
by Janice Thompson Posted in High SchoolThompson outlines many dangers associated with leadership that seem to elevate students above their peers. Nowhere is this more evident than in the role of student worship leader.
Empowering and Equipping Student Leaders
by Dennis McLuen, Chuck Wysong Posted in High SchoolRegardless of the model we use for student leadership, certain principles can help us train students for their leadership roles.
How to Prepare a Teenager for College (and Other Myths)
by Steven Case Posted in High SchoolWhen our students graduate we stand them up in front of the church and hand them one of those smarmy little devotional books like Christ on Campus or Jesus in My Dorm Room. In most cases those books never make it to the dorm room. (Some don’t make it out of the church.)
Sticky Faith Teen Curriculum with DVD
10 Lessons to Nurture Faith Beyond High School
