All NexGen Pro articles – Page 21
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IssuesWe need more BAME leaders
Most of us have heard the phrase “birds of a feather flock together”, and the same can be said for Christians. It is human nature to want to be around people who identify with us, look like us or share similarities with us. But what about those who don’t?
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IssuesMissing Person: The male children's leader
If you take a look around the children’s work at any church on a Sunday morning, chances are you won’t spot many men. But why aren’t there more male volunteers in children’s work? Alex Taylor takes a look at some of the underlying issues
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Faith at homeForming faith rituals: Faith at home at Christmas
Advent and Christmas are notoriously busy; so much so that there could be a case for not bothering to do anything faith-focused at home and just starting again in the new year. However, I believe it’s such a wonderful season that we would be crazy not to take advantage of the opportunities.
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Faith at homeStory for home: Rahab
Here is a story for you to tell at home, perhaps at bedtime or as part of a God time during the day. You could also use it as part of a children’s session. To read some of Bob’s other stories, download ourFREE ebook at youthandchildrens.work/stories.
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IssuesDecember 2018 : Santa vs God
There are many questions that stop children and young people wanting to know more about God. Rather than trying to answer questions they’re not asking, we thought we’d go straight to the source and hear from the experts themselves. Welcome to ‘What does yellow taste like?’
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IssuesJuly 2018 : Do we need God?
There are many questions that stop children and young people wanting to know more about God. Rather than try and answer questions they’re not asking, we thought we’d go straight to the source and hear from the experts themselves. Welcome to ‘What does yellow taste like?’
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Faith at homeMusic, God and Dyslexia
Andy Bodkin from Same Boat Music shares his thoughts about All Age Services, helping children to engage with God, and how music can help those with dyslexia.
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IssuesWill my pet go to heaven?
“What happens when Susan my sausage dog dies?” “Will my guinea pig, Karl, go to heaven?” In the story of Noah in Genesis (the first book of the Bible) chapters 6-10, the animals’ safety is a huge priority for God. They are also included in the promise ...
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BlogThe greatest adventure
Working with children and young people has its ups and downs. Ellie Hughes, founder of Riverbank Trust, reflects on her experience of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and considers what it has taught her about ministry with families
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Faith at homeParenting prodigals
Do you have teenage children who have stepped away from church? Rob Parsons shares his advice about how to parent prodigals.
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BlogWhy we’ve taken over a convent
Did you hear the one about the youth workers who took over a convent? Let me tell you a story.
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Links from October 2019 issue
News - Mental health help (page 12)Conference on 26th Octoberhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sometimes-it-hurts-tickets-61640937704 Mental health check (page 30)For more information about pastoral care and structures, check out https://www.mindandsoulfoundation.org/Articles/245325/Mind_and_Soul/Articles/Pastoral_Care_Policy.aspx.
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Faith at homeStory for home: Fair’s fair
Here is a story for you to tell at home, perhaps at bedtime or as part of a God time during the day. You could also use it as part of a children’s session. To read some of Bob’s other stories, download ourFREE ebook atyouthandchildrens.work/stories.
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Faith at homeSharing our kitchen table
Krish Kandiah explores how we can practise radical hospitality and encourage our children to do likewise
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BlogJoseph and his brothers: Session 1
MEETING AIM: To learn that God knows about everything we are going through, and to discover that bullying is never OK.
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BlogJoseph and his brothers: Session 1
MEETING AIM: To explore family tensions and how God can transform these.
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BlogHannah and Peninnah: Session 2
MEETING AIM: To explore relationships that cause us pain, and to discuss how we can respond to these.
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BlogDavid and the good shepherd: Session 3
MEETING AIM: To reflect on what it means to be shepherded by God, whatever we may be facing.
