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Some good free resources can be found at: www.thesource4ym.com www.youthspecialties.com Hope that helps some. Because of Him, Terry "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding. In all ways ackowledge Him, and He will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

We went through this last year with our youth. We spent some time thinking of names. Then they all voted for their top 5, then 4, then 3, then 2. The last 2 names they chose were BOOM (Believing On Our Master) and Jesus Freaks which ended in a tie. So now they are a bunch of 'Jesus Freaks"...

Hi All, I had to pick Media's portrayal of what the ideal life is and how to get it. All of the choices were applicable, however I have found that due to the "electronic age" that media is garnering more and more power and influence over the current generation. As a youth pastor I struggle...

We went through "A Purpose Driven Life" as a church 2 years ago and last year we went through "The Purpose Driven Church." The Visioning Task Force read through "The Missional Church" last year (he was kind enough to tell us that several seminaries use it as a text book). Our pastor also had...

Hi Tink, There are a number of online resources: http://www.beyondbelief.com/home.spl http://www.dare2share.org/ http://www.youthspecialties.com/ youth specialties also has training available. The Core is a 1/2 day and the National Youth Workers Convention is a week long...

There are a number of online resources: http://www.beyondbelief.com/home.spl http://www.dare2share.org/ http://www.youthspecialties.com/ youth specialties also has training available. The Core is a 1/2 day and the National Youth Workers Convention is a week long...

By chance are the three that talk girls? In a study that was used by Youth Specialties for their "The Core" youth leader training last year is should that teenage girls talk nearly 20,000 words a day while teenage boys are only at 3,000. Girls are also more auditory and boys are more...

Crown Financial has a series for children that you can check out on their website: www.crown.org Faith Alive Resources has study called "Gotta Have It!" geared towards high schoolers: www.faithaliveresources.org You might also try a internet search for Christian youth stewardship or youth...

Hi Laura, YouthSpecialties has a great underground church activity (and it is free!) at http://www.youthspecialties.com/free/programming/underground/ There are also links on the above site for curriculum. We are getting ready for the 2006 World Vision 30 Hour Famine and we are going to try...

I use "Route 66" from Faith Alive Christian Resources for part of my confirmation classes. In the very first lesson they answer this question very well as they start off with these four truths: The Bible: 1. is from God. 2. is trustworthy. 3. accomplishes God's purposes. 4. is complete...

Hi jtow, You are in a very difficult place right now. When we have problems, which you eluded to Satan steps up the pace of his attacks on us. I would encourage you to talk with a Christian adult (parents, teacher, youth pastor, youth group leader, senior pastor, etc.) whom you trust. When you...

Jason, First let me start by saying I have not yet heard of this book (Googling it as I type). WOW! I am going to have to get this one. In our society that is so set upon what should and should not be this book looks like it will rock more than just your congregation. God never promised...

Albin, Have you checked with the principal and/or superintendent's office for what you can and cannot do? I have youth in different schools that are able to have things added to the morning announcements. A resource that I have found to very useful is our local Youth for Christ as they are...

Another awesome resource is "Hurt: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers)" by Chap Clark. He took a year off and went and got to really know the teenagers. Check out: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/discerning/hurtchapclark.html. Check out your local area for a Youth Pastors group, if there is...

BarbaraJean ~ Thank you for asking the question! OnceDust ~ Thank you for sharing your experience. Too often we hear someone groan that their prayers are never answered. They just did not listen/look for the answer that God was providing. Through you both God answered a prayer.:amen: God...

When I was called to full time ministry over 3 years ago I had no idea what that where it was that God wanted me to serve. Over time it became apparent that I was being called to youth ministry. When my pastor and I first began talking about making this a reality he was very honest that it may...

Praise God! Seeing the work of our Lord and also to see those involved being so excited is extremely encouraging. God bless the youth leadership of your church for doing such an awesome job. Because of Him, Terry "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not on your own...

BamaYouthPastor, Thank you for asking the question! All of the Youth, Thank you for being honest! Because of Him, Terry "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding. In all ways ackowledge Him, and He will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

You have obviously done a lot of praying and thinking about the direction that you want think that God wants you to go. It almost sounds like you are trying to talk yourself out of making the move. Have you talked to your pastor? He/she would be a good place to start as you try to discern...

Some of the very best help that I have had comes from members of the youth group that minister to their peers and to the younger kids. I think that youth leadership is not only important, but it is also necessary. Because of Him, Terry "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not on...