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When Did Programming Become the P-Word?

by Jonathan McKee Posted in ArticlesProgrammingTraining

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…Read More

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

by Kara Powell and Brad Griffin Posted in Adolescent DevelopmentFeatured ArticleFree ResourcesProgrammingTraining

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

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The Seven Deadly Sins Of Student Ministry: Pride

by Charlie Harper Posted in Training

The Sin “My students” and “my ministry” are expressions of sincere ownership youth workers use. But to whom do your students really belong?  Who called you to ministry in the first place?  Who truly makes life change possible?  It really is tough to be called by God to minister to students and not feel a sense of pride and ownership.  However, pride is one of the “seven deadly sins” that can destroy your ministry. 

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A Spiritual Coup in South America: Convencion de Liderazgo Juvenil

by Lucas Leys Posted in Training

"Things that U.S. youth workers would take for granted at a Youth Specialties Convention seemed radical in Argentina-casual clothes, no VIP chairs for the head honcho pastors, the diversity of speakers (even speakers who disagree with each other!), late-night forums where opposing ideas could be expressed and discussed, and the variety of dancing and worship styles."

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Developing a Theology of Pop Culture

by Steve Rabey Posted in TrainingYouth Worker Development

Comments from seminary students before and after intensive study on "A Christian Perspective on Popular Culture."

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