All NexGen Pro articles – Page 147
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IssuesYouth Work Lab: Singing
Before youth work and youth ministry got off the ground, one key way of traditional churches involving young people in the life of the faith community was through a church choir. Early church choirs weren’t only about worship, they were also a place of education. Here young people, mainly boys, would be taught to read both music and words.
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IssuesYouth Work Lab: Parents
Sometimes they don’t engage at all, sometimes they criticise the things you say and do, sometimes they speak an encouraging word and it lifts you for the rest of the term. Youth workers may focus on the young people with the core of their roles, but the role of family in youth work should never be under-estimated. Young people remain the focus of our work, but neglecting the role families can play in the ministries we are a part of can result in missed opportunities to see greater wholeness.
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IssuesLaw and Land
In his second column on getting to grips with the Old Testament, Nick Shepherd unravels the themes of Law and Land.
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IssuesQ&A: Richard Langmead
Urban Saints have appointed Richard Langmead as their new CEO. Editor Jamie Cutteridge spoke to him about his new role
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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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Re-charge: Samuel - Leadership through listening
RECHARGE is a Bible study just for you, to nurture your own relationship with God. So stop, sit, breathe and read. This month, Gerard Kelly continues his look at Old Testament leaders with Samuel.
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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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IssuesReal life: ‘I thought youth workers were supposed to be young...’
…this was one of the first things that an older lady said to me in when I started my job 15 years ago; I wonder what she thinks about me still being here!
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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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