Friday Review (3/11/22)
A weekly list of helpful articles from other sites, in a variety of categories, for youth workers to read, reflect on, and/or discuss with parents and volunteers.
YPT in Action: Nick Hartman
“YPT in Action” is an ongoing series where we hear from various youth workers about what it means for them to be a youth pastor theologian who builds their ministry to students on a biblical foundation. This edition features Nick Hartmann.
Information Transfer or Heart Transformation?
A desire to teach students theology and doctrine is a great thing, and that involves a certain amount of information. Here are three ideas for pursuing heart transformation rather than settling for information transfer.
Friday Review (3/4/22)
A weekly list of helpful articles from other sites, in a variety of categories, for youth workers to read, reflect on, and/or discuss with parents and volunteers.
YPT in Action: Charles Hedman
“YPT in Action” is an ongoing series where we hear from various youth workers about what it means for them to be a youth pastor theologian who builds their ministry to students on a biblical foundation. This edition features Charles Hedman (Capital Hill Baptist Church, Washington DC).
Setting Goals in Youth Ministry
How can youth workers lead better by making plans for their ministry around the four key audiences every youth ministry serves? An example is provided.
Discussing the War in Ukraine with Students
As the world tries to process the events in Ukraine, students are also wondering what’s happening and how they should feel about it. Here are five discussion points for parents and youth workers to help their youth respond in prayer and with faith.
Friday Review (2/25/22)
A weekly list of helpful articles from other sites, in a variety of categories, for youth workers to read, reflect on, and/or discuss with parents and volunteers.
YPT in Action: Nic Bianchi
“YPT in Action” is an ongoing series where we hear from various youth workers about what it means for them to be a youth pastor theologian who builds their ministry to students on a biblical foundation. This edition features Nic Bianchi (London suburbs, England).
Why We Don’t Play Gross or Messy Games in Youth Group
Over the last decade, I’ve grown convinced that youth workers need to give more intentional thought about what kinds of games they play - because games create and reinforce our ministry culture.