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BlogDead Book Society: Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices
New things are great, but old things can be great too. Youth worker Mark Walley is really keen on books written by dead people (people who are now dead, not who were dead at time of writing), and the youth work wisdom we can glean from them. So each month he will review an old book, and explain why it’s worth your precious time. The only qualification? That the author be deader than CS Lewis. This month’s book: Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices, by Thomas Brooks.
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BlogSix roles you could apply for after your time in youth work
Your CV or job title might read youth worker, but as we all know, being a youth worker incorporates the skills and talents of many other professions. We've put together a list of alternative career paths, just in case one day you decide to something different
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BlogMission work isn’t just in Africa
When the words ‘mission’ or ‘missionary’ are mentioned, our minds can immediately fill up with images of young people and adults travelling to Africa and taking endless pictures of themselves with orphans, showing off their sunburnt shoulders and strap marks. But is this really what mission is about? Youthwork’s work experience student Sanna Hubbard explains what mission can look like for young people, here in the UK.
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The 'adult group'
For the first time ever, Youthwork opened up its doors for a one-day writers masterclass. Sixteen youth workers gathered from all corners of the country to share ideas, learn skills and to hone their craft. In the coming weeks we will be posting guest blogs from the attendees – here’s one from Annie Carter.
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Guest Blog: Do families of children with additional needs go unnoticed?
A word from blogger Alice BuckleyJanuary 2013
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BlogThe opposite of addiction
If you’re reading this blog, then it’s too late. I’ve done something drastic. It will change my life and the lives of those around me. It will affect my family life, the way I interact with my children and my wife. It will bring release to a stressful situation. And it took every fibre of my being to do it.
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BlogAdaptable Meeting Guide: Haggai
Meeting Aim: To understand the grace of God and learn how to put ourselves second.
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Adaptable Meeting Guide: David - A Leader who Defended
To challenge young people to step out in faith and proactively defend God’s name.
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Adaptable Meeting Guide: Samson - A Leader who was gifted
To explore spiritual gifts and their place in leadership.
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Adaptable Meeting Guide: Solomon - A Leader who loved
To appreciate the power of relationships; to assess how leaders can set priorities which acknowledge the legitimacy of emotions without succumbing to them.
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Adaptable Meeting Guide: Samuel - A Leader who stepped back
To show that we cannot lead without willingness and cooperation from people. Sometimes people will be unwilling to listen so we need to learn when to be humble and step back.
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Adaptable Meeting Guide : Isaiah: A Leader who Prophesied
To explore the reason for God giving a prophecy at the time of today’s passage and to look at the role of prophecy today.
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Adaptable Meeting Guide: Simple Christmas
To consider, in the light of the ‘true meaning’ of Christmas, how we might enjoy the festive season more simply, yet more memorably.
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BlogAdaptable Meeting Guide: Unsung Bible Heroes – Deborah
Meeting aim: To help young people understand the importance of Deborah and find ways to use God’s power to encourage others.
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BlogAdaptable Meeting Guide: Jesus meets...Zacchaeus
To explore the strength of our hunger and desire for God.
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BlogAdaptable Meeting Guide: Jesus meets...Mary and Martha
To examine how we can keep our focus on Jesus.
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Adaptable meeting guide: Job, God and the Devil
To explore the start of the book of Job, and think about the central characters: Job, the devil and God.
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Adaptable meeting guide: Job and Suffering
To continue with Job’s story, and understand the loss and suffering he endured.
