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The way that i've come to understand postmodernity is that much like the cycles of thought that we see in the history of Christianity, postmodernity is much like romaticism that predated modernity. the difference being that it still does have some empirical tendencies. The Christian postmodern...

I've been in youth ministry for 12 years. Haven't burnt out, but lost lot's of brain cells along the way, lol.

Hi there, I run a YFC drop-in. YFC is one of the most credible youth ministry organizations in the world with ministries as you said globally. I would encourage you to search what God would have you do with this opportunity and how you can develop as a Disciple. Blessing on you as you search...

That's not something i would allow, primarily because there would be no supervision. Even the best behaved youth kids can get a bit roudy, lol. The other thing to consider is that it separates your group a bit, and I know it's only for nights but there seems to be some disconnection re...

Hi my name is Rob Haslam i'm a youthworker in Canada looking to connect and resourse with other Youth workers in Canada. Let me know if you're out there, lol, i'ld love to hear from you. How about we start with this question: Is there a difference between Canadian and American Youth and if...

I have a bit of a different approach on teaching on sex. I usually have the students talking about what it means to honor one another in relationships. By focussing on honor we don't end up wrestling with how far is too far or the real question "what can i get away with?" To honor in...

Hi there The first thought that i had was where your youth leaders beliefs came from, and if she communicated what she meant clearly. i'm not sure but she may have been refering to the ongoing interceeding Christ does on our behalf, but if that's not what she was thinking then she needs to be...

Thankyou for the encouragement, i count it a priviledge to be allowed a vioce in the life of any young person.

Hi there, i've been on two trips with Youth Works, and both were awsome. We went to Denver and Chicago. The Denver Trip was not as well organized as i would have liked but it was a fantastic experience. The Chicago Trip made our group not want to go home, we wanted to stay and continue...

Hi there, I've done both college and seminary. What i've found is that college will give you more the theory and how too's of leading in youth ministry. as far as seminary, well i have a masters in Christian Education. It has a great deal more theory because most ppl that are in Seminary are...

Hi There, I use the NIV and the NLT. I find that my teens enjoy both. In terms of the reliability of the NLT, one of my seminary professors translated the book of Job. The New Living Translation is a concept for concept translation, where NIV is a word for word translation. I find that...

I agree with all that's been said so far, i call it finding your voice in ministry. when you put all the pieces together you have something uniquely you. the pieces are your passions, your education, your experiences, and your relationship with Christ. In terms of your "L.A.I.D." idea, wow...

My experience is in helping students find that they have value in Christ. This has given me the opportunity to work with a wide variety of student types. I've met the student that you've described (not the actual student). What I have found is that the rant and the feelings don't really have...

I like what i have heard from some of the other posts here. One observation is that when students are not engaging in the youth ministry it's because they needing to be engaged outside the ministry. What kinds of relationships do your students have with adults? What is your relationship like...

As a Youth Pastor in Canada, I've found that the biggest danger facing Christian teens is forgetting who they are in Christ and living lives that are simply defeated. I see them falling into a cyclical trap of doing wrong, then wanting to change only to hold themselves back saying things like...