Resources
Some written, some on-line and some information about print resources available from other sources for youth ministry.
Engaging Youth in Scripture and Spiritual Practice
Some more links from Rob Crosby-Shearer from Generation 2008 Oscar Romero Prayer – Powerpoint Romero Prayer – Antiphonal (word document)
Your Creativity
Would you like to send… a photo? a poem? your artwork? a scan of a collage you made? or other creative work? Send a .jpg file or .doc file, with a caption or description if you want, to jsteers(at)national.anglican.ca and … Continue reading
Late at night, after Youth Group
This evocative poem, which many youth ministers will resonate with, was written by Andrew Horne, a priest in the diocese of Calgary. It is printed here with his permission. Late at night, after Youth Group Stef and Eliza curled on … Continue reading
Relational Youth Ministry – Podcast
Listen to an interview with Andrew Root, assistant professor of youth and family ministry at Luther Seminary and the author of Revisiting Relational Youth Ministry: From a Strategy of Influence to a Theology of Incarnation. Andrew was one of the … Continue reading
How to Plan and Lead Worship
“Help! I have to plan worship for (youth camp/conference/event) and I don't know how to do that!” Have no fear, a resource is here! This was written especially for youth and young adults who are responsible for planning and leading … Continue reading
Pentecost Reading in Many Languages
Pentecost Reading in Many Languages This is an effective method of reading the passage from the book of Acts at Pentecost. Involve as many people as possible from the congregation in presenting this.
Five Reasons to Stay in Church
By Aiden Enns This column is for all those people who feel trapped in church. I recognize that worship services, which are one of the foundations of our Christian life together, simply don’t work for everyone. I hear complaints about … Continue reading
The Four G’s of Teaching
From a works nasal polyps treatment miracle hop entitled “How to teach so kids (and others) will learn” presented by Judy Steers and Lisa Calderone-Stewart. There is also a chapter fully describing this hand-out, with examples and ideas, … Continue reading
Soul SERVivors
Barb Simoes leads an amazing youth group who are committed to reflection, contemplation and SERIOUS action together. In Barb's workshop, she talked about her youth group and how youth ministry is successful if it makes sense for the kids and … Continue reading
In the image…
I wonder if we reflect the image of God like this? The waters of our lives show that image not quite as sharply, slightly rippled, but in the depth, the stillness and peace one can see reflected the image of … Continue reading
