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Small Groups Saved My Ministry
BY ROGER FELIPE Three years ago I was wrestling with my future. I felt trapped between my aspirations to lead a church as a senior pastor and continuing to minister to the youth in my church. I also felt direction-less. Our youth ministry had programs and ministries, but not a vision to set the course.…
Read More¿La Directiva Juvenil, Efectiva Realmente?
BY JEFFREY DE LEON En un entrenamiento, no hace muchos meses, una señorita encargada de un grupo de jóvenes local se me acercó y me contó sus frustraciones con relación a la famosa directiva. “Cada año cuando celebramos las elecciones, se convierte todo en una broma o en un juego de poder.” Ella notó que…
Read MoreFrom The Editor
God is doing a new thing or maybe it’s an old thing but we are finally listening! God is bringing together Hispanic youth leaders to share their strengths and to elevate the view and effectiveness of Hispanic youth ministry! In an attempt to “fan into flame” this work of God, a Hispanic Youth Ministry Network…
Read MoreIf Your Kids Are Awake, They’re Probably Online
The average young American now spends practically every waking minute — except for the time in school — using a smart phone, computer, television or other electronic device, according to a new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Read MoreFatherless Generation 1 – Larry Acosta
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Efrem Smith Live Interview – Thurs Dec 10th
Efrem Smith and Larry Acosta – Teleseminar Dec 10th 6pm PST / 8pm CST / 9pm EST How to join: Dial: 800.868.1846 Participant code: 32338366# “The State of the Urban Church” and what’s ahead in 2010 for UYWI and RELOAD.
Read MoreAlbert Tate Live Telephone Interview – Free
Live! Monday, November 23, 2009 Free! 6:00 pm (Pacific Time) 30-minute live interview with brief Q&A to follow Dial-In: 800-868-1846 Participant code: 29643222# Following an amazing message shared at Los Angeles RELOAD, Albert Tate joins Larry Acosta for a phone conference interview…and we want to share it LIVE with all of you! Please join us for…
Read MoreViral Youth Ministry Because #GodBelongsInMyCity
A couple of weeks ago, a Brooklyn youth pastor asked a several of his student leaders why NYC atheists could launch a massive subway ad blitz with nary a public peep from local churches when, as he mused, “God belongs in my city.” Their response to his dismay was a viral blitz online asking area…
Read MoreStress in Urban Youth Ministry – Video from Kara Powell
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=514552606829 Kara Powell of the Fuller Youth Institute talks about the stress faced by Urban Youth Workers in this video. What kinds of stresses do you face in your ministry? Do you have any stress-relief tips to share below in the comments?
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