Best of 2012…So Far
By Youth Specialties on July 02 2012
Since we are half way through 2012 we thought it was good time to look back at the Top 5 most popular Articles and Resouces. If you missed them the first time around, now is a great time to catch up.
Top 5 Articles
Today's Lazy Youth Pastor
by Jonathan Mckee
“Today’s youth pastors are the laziest bunch of people I’ve ever met.”
Disagree with it if you want. I didn’t say it, and it wasn’t an all-inclusive statement. I know plenty of hardworking and even over-worked youth workers. This comment was said by my friend in a moment of frustration.
But…was there some truth to it?
I am Youth Worker
by Shawn Michael Shoup
I am Youth Worker. I am the 99.
I am underpaid and overworked – working a full time job to pay the bills and doing my best to honor God and my students with the spare time that I have to put together the service each week for youth group.
Youth Ministry BootCamp Video
This is a great example of how NOT to do youth ministry training.
The Perfect Youth Ministry Volunteer
by Chris Dortch
What would the “perfect” youth ministry volunteer look like? I think I have an answer, but first let’s address some of the myths.
How Can I Find a New Church: Sticky Faith Teen Curriculum Free Sample
by Kara Powell and Brad Griffin
Do these percentages mean anything to you?
45%
16%
When it comes to preparing seniors for life after youth group, these are probably the two most important statistics you need to know. Approximately 40-50% of youth group seniors significantly struggle with their faith and with finding a church after graduation.
Top 5 Resources
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Building a Youth Ministry that Builds Disciples The most important thing youth workers are doing won't actually be evident until much later. |
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The Me I Want to Be, Teen Edition Curriculum Kit from John Ortberg Helping a teen really grow spiritually and understand how to live into the life that God desires for them can be a challenge. |
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Sticky Faith from Kara Powell & Chap Clark Nearly every Christian parent would give anything to help their kids develop a deep, dynamic faith that 'sticks' long term. |
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Real Conversations Participant’s Guide with DVD from Jonathan McKee For many teenagers, sharing their faith in Jesus to their friends is an overwhelming and scary prospect. |
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The Story, Teen Curriculum from Michael Novelli This rendering of the Bible allows its stories, poems, and teachings to come together in a single, compelling experience. |
