All NexGen Pro articles – Page 42
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IssuesCraft: The parable of the pearl
Background: The parable of the pearl is tiny in terms of words, but still offers a wealth of themes to explore through creative means. Use these crafts to help children explore the themes of treasure, searching and the kingdom of God.
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Faith at home
Forming faith rituals: Faith as imagining
What is faith? When I ask this I usually get a variety of answers including ‘belief’, ‘trust’ and ‘action’. I recently asked this during a Facebook Live session and the answers included ‘hope, trust or belief in someone or something we can’t see or feel’.
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IssuesMentoring: What would Gareth do?
The sun sweats over a tense Russian stadium. England have just won their first ever penalty shoot-out in World Cup history. The crowd erupts.
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IssuesParable: Harry and the half-eaten hamburger
This story is based on 2 Samuel 11 and 12. Read the passage (if you’re short on time, retell the events of chapter 11 and then read chapter 12). Compare the story with this one.
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Faith at homeA shiny pearl
Here is a story for you to tell at home, perhaps at bedtime or as part of a God time during the day.
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IssuesThe workers: Session 2
Meeting aim: To give the children the opportunity to explore the ‘unfairness’ of God’s kingdom, and therefore his mercy and grace.
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IssuesThe workers: Session 2
Meeting aim: To explore the idea that God’s kingdom isthe best place to be.
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IssuesThe vineyard: Session 3
Meeting aim: To help children explore the idea that God, in his love and mercy, sent his son but that Jesus was rejected by many.
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IssuesThe talents: Session 4
Meeting aim: To help the children realise God has given us all talents and gifts that can be used for his kingdom
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IssuesThe pearl: Session 1
Meeting aim: To encourage the children to think about ‘counting the cost’ of following Jesus, but also to reflect on the treasures they receive from him.
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IssuesChallenge games
These two games are ideal to use as challenges for young people to play at the front of the group. Encourage those who are not playing to cheer for each competitor!
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IssuesReal life: I came to church because my youth worker gave me a guitar
I didn’t grow up in church. None of my family are Christians…yet. My only experience of Christianity was visiting a Catholic church every now and then, but I didn’t have a relationship with God or anything.
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IssuesTaking a leaf out of the good book
Youth worker Tim Gough reflects on why we need to get back to Bible basics
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Faith at homePack up your troubles (in your pencil case)
How do we prepare our children for a new school, class or educational experience? How can we ensure we’re supporting them even in the midst of their anxiety? Transforming Lives for Good’s Rae Morfin shares her thoughts
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BlogSix superstars who flunked school
Exam pressure is mounting as results come out this week and next. But our young people need to know that academic qualifications do not define them. Nor are they necessarily a prerequisite to success.
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BlogWhy mentoring can change a young person’s life
Reggie Nelson knocked on doors in Kensington and asked each person how they made their money. One door opened to an opportunity for mentoring and a job in the financial sector. Youth worker Nathan Bossoh explores what we can learn from Reggie’s story…
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BlogYoung girl saves neighbour in Afghanistan
To celebrate International Youth Day here's the story of one school student in Afghanistan who courageously challenged cultural prejudices to save a woman’s life
