All Editorial articles – Page 144
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The Last Word: Redwoods and Lighthouses
I’m on holiday in Big Sur, California, as I write this. It’s on the central Californian coast, and is known for its massive sea cliffs and stunning vistas of the Pacific Ocean.
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IssuesThe Last Word
I think 11–14s are amazing, and are way under-appreciated as an age group. So, without reservation, I give you 12 things I love about working with young teenagers:
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IssuesMinistry of Laughter
What place does humour have in our work with young people? Becca Dean explores the links between spirituality and laughter, and draws on her own research in this area to present practical tips on how to ensure humour builds relationships – not barriers – among teenagers.
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IssuesWhy Raise Up Young Leaders?
How much of a priority is raising up young leaders in our youth work? In the first of a two-part series, OneLife executive director Pete Wynter tackles the fundamental questions surrounding leadership and young people and insists that as followers of Jesus, we are all called to lead.
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Ready-to-use Movie: The Lego Movie
‘Everything is awesome! Everything is cool when you’re part of a team!’ Let’s be honest, nobody outside of Denmark thought that a Lego movie
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Ready-to-use Reflection: Lent
The 18th February 2015 is Ash Wednesday. You know when it comes around, because the day before you will have stuffed yourself with pancakes! Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the traditional time of fasting, confession and contemplation leading up to Easter. In recent years people have been rediscovering the spiritual riches of some of these ancient rhythms and seasons. Here’s a reflection to kick off Lent with your young people
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More love, less stuff
A word from Premier Childrenswork journalist Lucinda van der Hart.September 2012
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BlogA level results: what next?
It could be a stressful day today - Thursday 15th August - either because success has meant that the dream of a university place has now become real or because the route you thought you were about to follow now looks doubtful. Try not to be anxious. You can bring it in prayer to the Lord and you have many options, whatever your results.
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BlogMy smartphone is ruining my life
A few weeks ago, my life changed dramatically. It was not the significant shift to becoming editor of Youthwork mag (however large and wonderful) which caused this change. Neither was it the sheer drop in temperature or unpredictable weather patterns. It was not even the return of GBBO to our screens.
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IssuesReady-to-use Parable: The perfect life
Rachel and Erin both loved spending time putting together photos for Instagram and Snapchatting their friends. They had a bit of a competition going to see who could get the longest streak and the most followers.
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IssuesYouth work is for life
Is there an age limit to great youth work? David Welch doesn’t think so. In fact, the exact opposite is true: the world needs more youth ministry lifers, who have progressed through the stages of youth ministry development, with learning and wisdom to offer.
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Ready-to-use Reflection: Light of the World
The run-up to Christmas can be a frantic time, with parties, present-buying and incessant jolly music. Give your group space and time to prepare for the ‘coming’ (Adventus) of Jesus by entering into silence, reflection and prayer. After welcoming and noticing each young person, give everyone a stack of sticky notes and a pen. Allow each member of the group to find a space to sit where they are not easily distracted.
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Like / unlike
The highs and lows of Team Youthwork’s cultural month in five bite-sized thumbs.
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like / unlike
The highs and lows of Team Youthwork’s cultural month in four bite-sized thumbs.
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IssuesReady-to-use mentoring: Listen up!
The worst mentoring relationship I have ever been in came early on in my mentoring ‘career’ …
