Leader Training
These are the resources from workshops and plenary talks at Generation 2008, the National Anglican Youth Ministry Forum in June 2008 at Huron University College and Common Ground 2011 – National Ecumenical Youth Ministry Forum in June 2011. Some of these resources might be password protected and only available to registered participants.
Almost Christian
Have you noticed how passionate and articulate teenagers can be about anything except their faith? Eavesdrop on a conversation amongst teenagers and you’ll hear them talking passionately about many things: Friends. Video Games. Relationships. Celebrities. The Environment. School (well, scratch that). … Continue reading
Shhhh….we don’t talk about that!
Six Reasons Young Christian Leave the Church Reason #4 – Young Christians’ church experiences related to sexuality are often simplistic, judgmental. “With unfettered access to digital pornography and immersed in a culture that values hyper-sexuality over wholeness, teen and twentysometing … Continue reading
Talk it up!
Reason #3 That young Christians leave the church – Churches come across as antagonistic to science. “One of the reasons young adults feel disconnected from church or from faith is the tension they feel between Christianity and science. The most common … Continue reading
Permission to Fail
It’s sad, but for many churches, the most referred-to youth ministry book is entitled “Single-Digit Youth Groups.” Perhaps it’s because all too often we can see ourselves in its title. It has clear and broad applicability for small churches like … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Tables
Growing up, my family and I would spend every Christmas Eve at my Aunt’s house. We’d pack up the car in the early evening and make the hour-or-so drive from Milton, Ontario to St. Catharines. St. Catharines was where my … Continue reading
Fact or Fiction?
I recently found an interesting study from the Barna Group discussing why young people leave church. The research lists six significant reasons why nearly three out of every five young Christians (59%) disconnect either permanently or for an extended period of … Continue reading
Wesley Hill, The Church and The Wire
I came across this article earlier today sharing some thoughts on how HBO’s series “The Wire” might be incredibly relevant for those of us who are leaders within the church. Whether clergy or lay, paid or volunteer, what can we … Continue reading
Lent 4.5
“Lent 4.5,” is an idea from the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center in Kentucky. It gets its name from the fact that if the world were divided equally among all its residents, each would receive 4.5 acres of land from … Continue reading
Bishop Mark MacDonald preaches at Generation 2008
[podcast]http://generation.anglican.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/marksermon.mp3[/podcast] Bishop Mark MacDonald preached the sermon at the opening Eucharist at Generation 2008. The Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald is the National Indigenous Anglican Bishop of Canada and the pastoral bishop of the Episcopal Church of Navajoland. His previous … Continue reading
Reggie Blount – Plenary Talk at Generation 2008
[podcast]http://generation.anglican.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/reggieblountkeynote.mp3[/podcast] Reggie Blount spoke at Generation 2008 on “The Seven Spiritual Yearnings of Youth” Reggie Blount is Assistant Professor of Formation, Youth and Culture at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. He also serves as Senior Pastor of Trinity African Methodist … Continue reading
