International

"To the Ends of the Earth" By Danny Kwon

How can we be more effective in an ever-increasingly multicultural and multiracial youth ministry setting?
A Passion for Homeless Christians By Simon Hall

Leading the teens of Leeds back to church—though a very different kind of church.
A Spiritual Coup in South America: Convencion de Liderazgo Juvenil By Lucas Leys

"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."
Malaysia: Second Thoughts on Children and More... By Sivin Kit

"If there's a gift we could offer our kids it would be a church that's truly an intergenerational family where they can see Godparents,grandparents,uncles and aunties, and brothers and sisters learning to follow Jesus together."
Mars Bars and Cans of Coke By David Brown

A peek at how "the ordinary is becoming extraordinary" in Irish youth ministry.
Small Town Youth Ministry By Ben DiStefano

Kids in rural America have the same overarching need as their urban counterparts: a loving God.
The Russian Teenager-Eastern or Western World View, or Both? By Brent Budd

"Trying to describe a typical teenager, let alone a 'Russian' teenager, challenges not only the foreign missionary but also the national youth worker trying to know his audience and ontextualize the gospel for this mostly pagan postmodern target group."
The Time is Ripe By Grettchen Michelle Riddering

Some of the hopes, struggles, and needs of Puerto Rico's youth ministry landscape.
Trusting Our Kids By Gloria Vazquez

Vasquez explains how youth in Mexico are involved in all aspects of the church not relegated to separate departments and programs.
Youth Ministry in the Former Soviet Union By Sergey Suknenko

Ukranian youth worker and author describes the unique challenges and blessings of youth ministry in the former Soviet Union.