Articles
Hip Hop and the Art of Pastoral Care: A Different Spin on the Role of the Youth Pastor, Part 1
Surprising insights from DJ school into the vocation and role of youth pastors.
No Rest for the Weary: The Stressors of Urban Burnout
Research reveals that urban youth workers struggle to get personal help when they need it. This research brief and interview with Young Life Vice President Angel Ruiz offers ideas to change that trend.
The Science of Storytelling and Listening
It turns out that learning more about the science of listening can actually change the way you and I teach kids in our ministries.
Behind The Count: The Deficit of Social Capital and What We Can Do
All kids need close intentional relationships with adults; a need that is largely going unmet in our society. Churches and ministries offer a unique context for building social capital to help kids thrive.
What Makes Faith Stick During College?: Research Release
Stuck At No: How Better Conflict Skills Can Improve Your Ministry
We all run into conflict in ministry. Here are some tips for preventing conflict from running over us--and others.
A Picture’s Worth a Lot of Words: Deep Justice Journeys Sample Activity
Use this activity within a month after your trip to help solidify the connections between serving "there" and serving "here."
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