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Helping the church become the best place for young people to grow.
A letter to White leaders about White supremacy and Christian nationalism
“Dad, you know something really disturbing? They put up a Confederate flag in the Capitol.”
My seventh-grader walked into the kitchen for lunch in shock last Thursday. His virtual class had been processing the prior day’s attack on the US Capitol—the first time in history the Confederate flag entered the Capitol in an act of insurrection.
A few days before, in our middle school youth group, another student had shared he was worried about civil war. As the leader, I had downplayed the threat given the anxiety our students already feel these days. But now his words were haunting me.
Looking back to look forward
It’s 2021, and while a new year doesn’t magically erase 2020’s ripple effects, we think it feels pretty good to say “2021” instead of “2020” now. Traditionally, the world rings in the new year with festivities, fireworks, and fanfare as we reset with new resolutions and hopes. A calendar flip is so simple, but can feel so cathartic.
There is one challenge, however.
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Don’t be a bystander: Resources for those in the movement for change
Scarcity constantly tells us that we are not enough, that others are not doing enough, and that there is simply too much to tackle.
But at FYI, we’re committed to a third way.
Helping young people grieve and take actionDiverse ministry perspectives to help teenagers respond to racialized violence and injustice
In the midst of this week’s protests, vigils, and calls for justice nationwide, we spoke with five youth ministry leaders from different backgrounds and parts of the country to gain insight into how we can help young people.
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Naming loss and gratitude with young people in these uncertain days
Mar 20, 2020 -
Doing youth ministry during a pandemic
Mar 13, 2020 -
Naming and Navigating Depression in the Lives of Teenagers
Feb 20, 2020 -
Serving today’s anxious generation; 5 ministry perspectives
Feb 06, 2020 -
What’s the difference between stress and anxiety? 3 warning signs
Jan 30, 2020
Holy week in the midst of a pandemic; Two practical ideas for your online youth ministry gathering
Some are wondering, if prom is permanently cancelled, did junior year even really happen? Some were looking forward to being the first in their family to graduate from high school. Does it still mean the same if they can’t walk proudly across the platform to receive their diploma?
These are not trivial adolescent laments. The grief is real.
How to explore questions about science and faith in your ministry
Taking that first foray into the realm of science and faith can be difficult. But it is increasingly necessary if we are to facilitate lifelong faith in our youth.
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Talking about hypocrisy in the church
Jul 24, 2018 -
Processing the tragedy of school shootings
Feb 15, 2018 -
“I don’t believe in anything anymore”: How to respond when young people doubt God
Aug 04, 2017 -
Holy Week Reflections on Loss
Apr 07, 2017 -
Why doubt needs to have a place in your youth ministry this year
Aug 18, 2016
One word that can lift your family’s holiday blues and pandemic woes
“I just want to put up the Christmas tree and call it a year,” said a parent I know, sitting the requisite six feet from me on our back patio.
I chuckled given the timing of our conversation. It was mid-August.
After months of frustrating disruption, remote schooling and social upheaval, many of us optimistically envisioned a somewhat “normal” Thanksgiving and Christmas with our families.
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Teenagers and technology: Answers to your top pandemic questions
Jun 25, 2020 -
Growing With parenting podcast: Parent for the long haul
May 03, 2019 -
Senior Sunday is coming
Apr 04, 2019 -
Older and Younger Leaders: Forging a New Relational Vision
Mar 12, 2019 -
How to talk to young people about doubt
Mar 06, 2019