We Practice Presence Research Brief
What does it mean to be present for kids in our communities? New FYI research in Latin America lends insights to work in any context.
Archive October 14, 2010
Someone Noticed
Have you heard about Caine’s Arcade?
Want to Change a Kid’s Life?
In our field, who doesn’t?
The Poor Will [Not?] Always be With You
Is the end of poverty in our age possible? Is it even something we should want or hope for?
Seeing the Need
Last week I met with an old college friend who now works with a unique nonprofit here in Los Angeles called Taking the Reins.
Assessing Your Urban Community With Michael Mata
Kara and Michael discuss ways community mapping can be a tool to help you discover and utilize local assets in urban youth ministry.
Long-Term Implications of Low Self-Control
New studies are linking impulsivity in childhood with a whole host of troubles as adults.
Adults Who Get Me
When 15-year-olds were asked what adults who really “get” them (understand them) do to show it, here’s what they said, as reported in the Search Institute 2010 Teen Voice Report:
Resilient, or…?
This week’s E-Journal features Jesse Oakes’ new article on the study of resilience and its implications for youth ministry.
Asset-Based Teaching Taking a Holistic Approach
Wondering how you can shape your teaching to impact kids more holistically? The 40 Developmental Assets offer a framework to get you started.