All Blog articles – Page 30
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BlogWhy teenagers think your youth and children's work is too soft
Samuel Pedlar is a proper, real life teenager bold enough to speak up. What he thinks of youth and children's work might surprise you...
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BlogMary Magdalene could be the film your youth group has been waiting for
Mary Magdalene is due to hit the big screen today. Emily Howarth, deputy editor of Premier Youth and Children’s Work, explains why she thinks it could be the perfect film for your youth group.
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BlogTrying to link your toddler group to your church community? Here's one that works
In the February issue of Premier Youth and Children’s Work, we featured toddler groups up and down the country. We had so many great stories of how people are reaching out to young families that we couldn’t fit them all in one article. Here’s one that has successfully broken the barrier between the toddler group and the church.
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BlogAre we inadvertently sexist?
It’s International Women’s Day. We have a female Prime Minister. We just celebrated 100 years since some women have been able to vote. But the gender pay gap is currently at 18.4 per cent and only seven women rank in the FTSE 100 CEOs. All of them are white. Why? Are we part of the problem? Claire Rush of Girl’s Brigade ministries challenges us to think: are we inadvertently sexist?
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BlogFive fierce Biblical women your children and young people should know about
It’s International Women’s Day where we spend one day of the year intentionally celebrating the fearless females who’ve changed history for both men and women. Deputy editor of Premier Youth and Children’s Work highlights a few to remember from the Bible.
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BlogWhat youth and children’s workers can learn from Billy Graham
Jimmy Dale, the youth evangelism officer for the Church of England reflects on Billy Graham’s life, exploring the impact of Billy’s life on us and the children we work with.
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BlogBilly Graham's legacy in youth work
On 21st February 2018 at the age of 99, evangelist Billy Graham passed away. Premier Youth and Children’s Work’s editor, Ruth Jackson, spoke to Neil O’Boyle, the national director for Youth for Christ.
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BlogReflective Journal: DIY Psalm 136
A reflective resource to help you and others connect with God. This month we look at Psalms 136.
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BlogThe last supper: Session 3
Meeting aim: To see the way Jesus shares with his disciples what’s about to happen, and begins the great Christian tradition of Communion / Eucharist / the Lord’s Supper.
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BlogAnother tragic teenage stabbing – how can youth workers help?
With news of another fatal teenage stabbing, Adam Kelly, knife crime project leader for Oxygen in Kingston, asks how we can help
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BlogStarting conversation at Pais Swap Conference
The Swap Conference is three days of sharing ideas and exploring mission between people, with whole hours dedicated to round-table sessions. With the conference only weeks away, Amanda Porter explains the ethos behind it all
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BlogSex Education: Have your say!
The government has opened an online consultation allowing parents to say what sex and relationships education topics should be covered and how. Meanwhile, an Evangelical Alliance poll said 78 per cent of adults think parents are the best people to talk about it. The dialogue is open, but how should we talk about it? We spoke to Gareth Cheeseman from acet UK about what this means and how parents and youth and children’s workers can get involved.
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BlogDuchess of Cambridge launches Mentally Healthy Schools website
Youth worker, Pete English, shares his thoughts on the princess’ new health project.
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BlogMegachurch leader Francis Chan asks if our churches are just zoos
Are our churches just keeping children and young people in ‘cages’ until they’re 18 and can be released into ministry? This was the question posed by Francis Chan, church leader and author from the Chinese Missions Convention in Canada. And it got us thinking…
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BlogSadness brings hope: a story for Christmas
Christmas is always a great time for stories. Jane Howarth offers a festive yarn to enjoy and share this Christmas.
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BlogHappy Birthday Santa! The Christmas story half of children believe
Over half of children think Christmas is Santa's birthday and Jesus is a football player. Ed Mackenzie looks at what we can do to change these startling statistics.
