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Research into resources.
Helping the church become the best place for young people to grow.
Leadership begins with listening
Last November, the pastor of my church decided that it was important for our primarily White suburban congregation to listen to the experiences of people who are not like us. So he invited three preachers to speak to us on three consecutive Sundays. One was Asian American and two were Black. After each worship service, he invited people to stick around for a question-and-answer session. During one of those sessions, a woman named June shared a reflection with the rest of us.
The FYI on Youth Ministry Podcast: Episode 7
In this episode Dr. Kara Powell shares insights about partnering with parents in your youth ministry.
Leadership
Leading change when everything has changed
What’s the shift? It’s seeing this as a season of openness and possibility rather than gridlock and inability. It’s believing that you’re uniquely positioned to lead change in your ministry, precisely because the world has just changed.
Leadership begins with listening
Last November, the pastor of my church decided that it was important for our primarily White suburban congregation to listen to the experiences of people who are not like us. So he invited three preachers to speak to us on three consecutive Sundays. One was Asian American and two were Black. After each worship service, he invited people to stick around for a question-and-answer session. During one of those sessions, a woman named June shared a reflection with the rest of us.
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4 Spiritual practices for the journey towards anti-racism
Jul 09, 2020 -
Don’t be a bystander: Resources for those in the movement for change
Jun 11, 2020 -
Helping young people grieve and take action
Jun 05, 2020 -
Serving today’s anxious generation; 5 ministry perspectives
Feb 06, 2020 -
America’s 2020 ethnic reality—and what it means for you
Jan 16, 2020
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
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.
Teenagers and technology: Answers to your top pandemic questions
Is it OK for families to loosen up on screen time rules during this season of social distancing?
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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 -
How do I help busy and stressed teenagers and young adults? Two new rules of thumb
Feb 14, 2019