All NexGen Pro articles – Page 3
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ArticleWork-life balance
We talk a lot about work-life balance. It’s something that has come up a lot since the pandemic forced millions more people to work from home, with many column inches dedicated to telling us how much better working from home is for our work-life balance, as if it was that easy for everyone.
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ArticleGreat expectations
There are many expectations in our ministry – those held by church leadership, young people, parents and families and the congregation to name but a few. And when thinking about these, it’s important to distinguish between two things – expectations related to a role description (what you expect someone to do) and expectations related to a person specification (who you expect someone to be).
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ArticleRoom one
When I was in my early teens I used to play a computer game called Calypso Island. It was a text-based adventure game. No graphics, no elaborate screen designs, just words. Hard to imagine that now, isn’t it? But I was completely hooked. I spent hours and hours playing this game. In my defence it was a long time ago.
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ArticleBecoming the leader your leaders need
You and I have something in common: we are leaders under authority. In youth and children’s ministry this is almost always the case. We are rarely the final line of authority – we are team players, working with and serving under senior leaders.
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ArticleSpotlight on The National Parenting Initiative
In Spotlight we feature a Christian charity or ministry that either directly serves children or youth in some way, or those aiming to support them, whether in a full-time, part-time or volunteer capacity
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ArticleA Christian convert in an ancient church
Reflecting on poet and author Paul Kingsnorth’s recent conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy, Harry Howard explains why his own journey to faith has also led him to an ancient form of Christianity.
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ArticleOff to university?
They may have left school, but they still need your help to transition to university. Mollie Chappell, a student mission developer at Fusion is keen that you don’t drop the ball at this vital time.
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ArticleA week in the life of Alex Taylor
Alex is a freelance writer, editor and trainer, working for part of his time as resources editor for YCW. He tells us about this week in Milton Keynes, where he lives, both inside and outside work.
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ArticleWhere are all the influencers?
“This could be game-changing for youth ministry!” – new research about young people sharing faith offers invaluable insights for the future of church youth work. Dan Randall, youth director at Hope Together takes us through the stats.
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ArticleThe inclusive power of a holiday club
Are you planning a holiday club for this summer? Many churches will be running one for the first time since the pandemic and if that’s your church too, then you’ve got a golden opportunity to use it as a way to become more inclusive of children and young people with additional needs.
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ArticleBBC Bitesize removes pro-life infographics
Popular educational website BBC Bitesize has been forced to temporarily remove infographics from the anti-abortion group, the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC).
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ArticleChurch urged to take bigger role in schools
The Association of Christian Teachers has called for the Church to play a bigger part in the British education system, after a new report said that schools have failed students on every measure.
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ArticleCathedral launches story-based gaming app
Hereford Cathedral has launched a new children’s gaming app that allows kids to explore the history and heritage of the church.
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ArticleStormzy gives “full circle” graduation speech to students
Prominent British rapper Stormzy has praised and thanked God in a speech at the University of Exeter, after receiving an honorary degree in a “full circle moment”.
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ArticleChristian RE laws breach human rights legislation
Laws requiring all schools in Northern Ireland to provide faith-based Christian religious education and collective worship breach human rights legislation, the High Court has ruled.
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Article“I don’t think we should just trust them”
A group of teenagers have confronted the bosses at Meta and TikTok over lapse internet safety restrictions.
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ArticleYoung Christian climate activist wins Diana Award
A Christian teenager has been honoured with the Diana Award for going above and beyond in their daily life to create and sustain positive change.
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ArticleWho is the Holy Spirit?
My Pentecost celebrations this year involved unloading a van of soggy camping gear and covering our entire church building in tents. We had just returned from Big Church Day Out (other Christian festivals are available, and probably happening as you read this). We had taken 35 or so people from our church community on the weekend, many of whom had never camped before or attended our Sunday service.
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ArticleWhere are we going?
Last time we kicked off Toolbox by asking: “What is your church called to do?” I firmly believe that all churches have both a general calling to witness to our faith in Jesus, but also quite specific callings to our local area. We asked what sort of area you serve.
