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The theological turn in youth ministry, post 12
By Andy Root on January 04 2012 | 0 Comments
In this liveBlog I talk with Darren Wright who works with the Uniting Church of Australia. Darren and I discuss some implications of chapter 8 of The Theological Turn in Youth Ministry, exploring how healing, the cross, and prayer work in youth ministry.
Listen below. Subscribe on iTunes.
By Andy Root on January 04 2012 | 0 Comments
Top 10 Blog Posts from 2011
By Chris Davis on December 28 2011 | 0 Comments
2011 is almost over, and It's been a crazy great year here at YS.
We are incredibly blessed we get to serve youth workers like you every day.
As we look back at the last year, here were our top ten blog posts:
1. Tips for Leading Games Well:
Who couldn't use a little help when it comes to leading games.
2. Top 20 Youth Ministry Blogs 2011:
Our anual listing and ranking of youth ministry blogs.
3. YS Christmas Card with the David Crowder Band and Cell Phone Video:
Our video Christmas card of the David Crowder Band filmed by 4000 youth workers with their cell phones.
4. How Not to Be a Superhero:
No one can be a super hero, but these practical tips will help you be a better youth worker.
5. 10 Ideas to Help Kids Practice and Experience Spiritual Disciplines:
Some really great and easy activites to help your students grow spiritually.
6. Video of the Week: Lent Cartoon Jesus in the Dessert:
A great video story of Jesus in the dessert set to the song How He Loves.
7. Warning Signs of a Dry Soul:
A few check points to help make sure you aren't running on a Spiritual empty tank.
8. 10 Tips to a First Encounter:
Make sure your first encounter with a student is a good one.
9. 10 Quick but Powerful Affirmations:
Everyone needs affirmation, and these are easy ones you can use.
10. Video of the Week: NYWC 2011 | Verna Kline (81 y/o Volunteer):
A video interview with a youth ministry volunteer who's been serving for 63 years. Amazing imspiration.
We are looking forward to what 2012 will bring, as we help serve you.
Happy New Year!
By Chris Davis on December 28 2011 | 0 Comments
Video of the Week: YouTube Rewind 2011
By Chris Davis on December 28 2011 | 0 Comments
Want to see what the top 10 videos on YouTube were this year? Here's your chance. Too bad none of our videos made it. In the comments be sure to leave any that you thought were surprises or ones you thought should have been included.
By Chris Davis on December 28 2011 | 0 Comments
Free: Faceplant Videos from CrowdControlGames
By Youth Specialties on December 23 2011 | 2 Comments
As seen at the 2011 National Youth Workers Convention. Take a picture of someone with your phone and put them in the action of a movie with a set of free videos from CrowdControlGames.com.
By Youth Specialties on December 23 2011 | 2 Comments
the theological turn in youth ministry, post 11
By Andy Root on December 23 2011 | 0 Comments
In this liveBlog I talk with Darren Wright who works with the Uniting Church of Australia. Darren and I discuss some implications of chapter 8 of The Theological Turn in Youth Ministry, exploring how healing, the cross, and prayer work in youth ministry.
Listen below. Subscribe on iTunes.
By Andy Root on December 23 2011 | 0 Comments
YS Christmas Card with the David Crowder Band and Cell Phone Video
By Youth Specialties on December 22 2011 | 3 Comments
Sorry we didn't send out cards, but here's a little video Christmas treat. At the National Youth Workers Convention, we asked 4000 youth workers to take out their phones and press record. This is the result: Crowders, Christmas and Cell Phones.
Thanks to all the Youth Workers who participated by contributing their footage, you made it awesome!
Also, a special thanks to Brad Sitton (CrowdControlGames.com) for putting this together.
Merry Christmas from your friends at Youth Specialties!
By Youth Specialties on December 22 2011 | 3 Comments
the theological turn in youth ministry, post 10
By Andy Root on December 22 2011 | 0 Comments
In this Andrew Root liveBlog Kenda Creasy Dean and Todd Tracy discuss chapter 11 of The Theological Turn in Youth Ministry. They explore why camp is so power to young people and how to deal with the inevitable contradictions that happen at these important times. They explore if youth ministry camps might provide an eschatological taste of God's future.
Listen below. Subscribe on iTunes.
By Andy Root on December 22 2011 | 0 Comments
Free Series: Christmas in 3D
By Chris Davis on December 15 2011 | 0 Comments
We love when youth workers share stuff they've made with other youth workers. We have this great teaching series called Christmas in 3D from Christina Roberterson (middle school pastor in San Diego) that she has offered to share with everyone.
This 3 lesson series is great for the holiday season, but really could be used any time of the year. It lesson includes an overview, opening game, introduction, Bible Lesson, group questions, and a closing. Series graphics as also included.
Lessson are:
—Jesus as Human
—Jesus as Teacher
—Jesus as Savior
Thanks, Christina!
If you have anything you'd like to share with your fellow youth workers, email Chris@youthspecialties.com.
By Chris Davis on December 15 2011 | 0 Comments
Video of the Week: NYWC 2011 | Verna Kline (81 y/o Volunteer)
By Chris Davis on December 14 2011 | 4 Comments
What does it look like for someone to be a youth ministry volunteer for 63 years? Verna Kline from Pennsylvania has been working with the “kids” in her church since 1948. Listen as Tic Long interviews her about what she's learned over the years.
By Chris Davis on December 14 2011 | 4 Comments
Planet Wisdom: Twin Cities in Pictures
By Youth Specialties on December 14 2011 | 0 Comments
The Planet Wisdom Tour had a great kick off in the Twin Cities. Watch this video to get a glimpse of what was a great weekend with Mark Matlock, the Skit Guys, EJ Swanson, Sasha Morgan and Dutton. If you are looking for a weekend retreat, discipleship weekend, or just a chance to help your students experience God in new ways this would be an excellent event to check out.
We still have stops coming up in 2012 in Lakeland, FL, Tulsa, OK, Dallas, TX (1 and 2), Washington, DC, Orange County, CA, and the Bay Area, CA.
Visit PlanetWisdom.com for complete details.
Hope to see you there.
By Youth Specialties on December 14 2011 | 0 Comments
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