All youth workers articles
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ArticleNicotine pouches might not be as bad as smoking, but Christian parents need to know about this new fad on the street
Max (a 16-year-old boy) and Ollie (a youth worker in his mid-twenties) are at a youth club for young people aged 11-18. The discussion starts like this…
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ArticleKnife Crime: What parents need to know and what they can do
Knife crime is a devastating issue affecting communities across the UK. It’s a crisis ripping through communities, leaving families shattered and futures stolen. Across the UK, and especially in cities like London, young people are being pulled into violence, not because they want to hurt others, but because fear leaves them feeling like they have no choice. The numbers don’t lie. Knife crime is rising, lives are being lost, and entire communities are being scarred.
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Article'Welcome to our church' can be backed by action if we think hard enough
One of the most iconic moments in all nativity plays is the moment when Mary and Joseph go from door to door in search of a safe place to bring the baby Jesus into the world. At every turn someone says that there is no room and shuts the door ...
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ArticleYikes I have to give the Christmas talk!
Steve Henwood draws on years of experience of delivering Christmas talks to a variety of audiences and shares his secrets to kick start yours
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ArticleMaking sure the Bible really sticks - tools for you and your young people
Tim Alford suggests four ways to ensure that your Bible reading really provides spiritual benefit
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ArticleWhat kind of God are you sharing with your children?
Rachel Turner urges us to think very carefully about what we are saying about the Almighty
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ArticleHelping children and young people experience truth
Rachel Turner explains why it’s not enougn to just know the truth.
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ArticleThe generosity principle and why it could be a key for you going forward
For many of us, leadership is a by-product of youth and children’s work. But we want to lead well, so each month we unpack an issue we face as leaders, and offer some guidance to traverse it.
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ArticleLeadership discipline four: RETREAT
For many of us, leadership is a by-product of youth and children’s work. But we want to lead well, so each month we unpack an issue we face as leaders, and offer some guidance to traverse it.
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ArticleA week in the life Andy Peck
Andy Peck is the editor for YCW and Premier NexGen and also host of The Leadership Show for Premier Radio.
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ArticleIs it the church worker’s job to teach my kids about God?
Well, yes. And no.If you are in a church wealthy enough to employ staff whose role is children’s or youth work, that’s great! Giving your tithe towards the employment of an expert dedicated to reaching out and helping raise the next generation in the faith is a ...
