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The Other Side of At-Risk Freeing Youth from Suburban Oppression

Few of us actually think suburban kids live risk-free lives, but most of what we hear about “at-risk” relates to kids who live in urban areas, in deep poverty, or in obviously harsh family environments. This article looks deeper into the oppressive forces impacting the lives of suburban kids—no less real or oppressive, but perhaps less obvious.

A Deeper Response to AIDS

Theologian and intercultural expert Dr. Stephanie Smith offers insights to some common questions faced by youth ministries discussing and responding to the AIDS pandemic.

Learning From the Experts Insights from Youth Workers Effectively Engaging Students in Service and World Issues

How do you get – and keep – students involved in and caring about world concerns, serving others, and engaging in social justice? Take a look at what we’ve been hearing from youth workers around the country, as well as some suggestions on ways to engage the students in your ministry.

Tough Questions to Ask Before Your Next Missions Trip

What value do our typical short term missions trips add to the communities we serve? What real transformation happens in our students? Does our short-term work help or hinder the work of long-term missionaries? These are the tough questions being asked by researchers and youth workers across the country, and questions worth asking of our own ministries!

A Radical Rethinking of our Evangelistic Strategy

Do we get evangelism? Do we even get the Good News? What kinds of disciples are we making in our churches? Statistics suggest that we are in need of a radical rethinking of our evangelistic strategy as gospel-oriented Christians, seeking to follow the Great Commission. Check out these radical thoughts from Brian McLaren.

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