All Issues articles – Page 87
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IssuesQ&A with Rob Bell
Possibly the only thing more likely to divide a group of Christians than the topic of hell is their opinion of Rob Bell on the topic of hell. Youthwork editor Martin Saunders caught up with the controversial author to talk about his new book – What we talk about when we talk about God – and whether or not he regrets the previous one.
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IssuesWell Being
Our new coalition Government speaks of big challenges, big cuts and a vision of a Big Society – but how will this affect the well-being of young people? Nigel Pimlott and Sally Nash reflect on the important role that spirituality can play in the new Government agenda for teenagers.
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Jahmene Douglas on being a Christian
The X Factor’s Jahmene Douglas popped into Youthwork HQ and recorded some videos talking about his faith – ideal for sharing with your young people.
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IssuesBeing Together
There seems to be constant debate about the state of children’s worship, but as Lynn Alexander asks, what if we need to stop doing, and start being?
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YCW Investigates: Frozen before death: a right to life or just ‘let it go’?
Never mind working out which song you prefer between ‘Love is an open door’ and ‘Do you want to build a snowman’, we’ve been presented with a more serious Frozen dilemma. Towards the end of 2016, a 14-year-old won the right to become the first British girl to be frozen at the point of death.
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IssuesNeil O'Boyle becomes YFC national director
Youth for Christ has announced that Neil O’Boyle will join as national director of British YFC this summer.
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We Must Become Less
It’s easy to feel humble in youth ministry: overlooked, unappreciated and bottom of the pile. Contemplative youth ministry expert Mark Yaconelli examines how to cultivate true humility through our young people, and to allow ourselves to be loved by them.
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Ivy Beckwith: Here Come the Boys
Children’s ministry expert Ivy Beckwith on not underestimating boys.
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Games Master: Sitting Beach Volleyball, Suck-a-Skittle, SMS (Silly Messy Simple) Game: Panning for Gold
Three easy games to use with the creative minds behind Messy Church children in your group.
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Be More Batman
Batman inspires my youth work. I don’t don a black cowl, lower my speaking octave and walk the streets clad in leather at night, but I have learned a lot from Bruce Wayne’s alter-ego. There’s a scene towards the end of The Dark Knight where Batman and Lt. James Gordon are talking. Having survived a battle with The Joker, Batman faces a bigger struggle: rebuilding the city, becoming the anti-hero, and taking the
blame for Two Face’s downfall. The two talk about the kind of hero Gotham City needs and about the kind of hero the city wants or deserves. - at no point during Christopher Nolan’s trilogy is the caped crusader the hero that the city wants; at some points he’s the hero they deserve, but right at the end - in the crucial moment - some of the city finally see that he’s the hero they need. And that’s the magic of Batman, that’s what makes him so compelling as a character: he is whatever Gotham needs him to be. -
IssuesReady-to-use Movie: Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (Ultimate Edition)
Clip: The clip starts at 1:28:07 and lasts until 1:36:24.
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IssuesYouth work behind bars
Frontier Youth Trust’s Alastair Jones and Debbie Garden take us behind the 30 foot high walls of young offender’s institutions to unpack the impact of youth work for those who are incarcerated
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IssuesSet the bar
How do we keep going in youth ministry? How can we ensure that we are giving young people our very best? As Ali Campbell explains, the answer may lie in the bar…
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Multi-denominational youth Baptism service
Anglicans, Baptists and Methodists joined together for a youth baptism service in Huddersfield. Congregants from the various churches gathered to celebrate the baptisms and confirmations of their respective youth – all members of the same youth group, Rock Solid.
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IssuesReady-to-use Games + Ice Breakers: Games that should be banned
Once it gets to the end of the summer, it becomes a time for reflection on the holiday highlights - hilarious antics, brilliant banter and gory, freshly-invented games! Thankfully, these games are so hot off our brain presses that they haven’t yet been investigated by the Department of Youth Work Games as to whether they are acceptable, so here is a selection of ones that might require prayer to pass the risk assessment or are on the very borders of cultural acceptability
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IssuesThe Childrenswork Guide to Loom Bands
Loom bands are everywhere, and children absolutely love them. Why not use them as a way of praying with your group? Here’s some great ideas from Jane Butcher:
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IssuesGames Master: Find the Word, Rock Paper Scissors, Bouncing Balls
Three easy games to use with the children in your group.
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IssuesQ&A with Jason Ballard & Tom Clark
For the first time ever, Alpha has released a video series for teenagers. Youthwork’s Jamie Cutteridge caught up with one of the film’s presenters – Jason Ballard – and Alpha UK’s youth coordinator Tom Clark, to hear why they made it happen.
