All NexGen Pro articles – Page 138
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Issues“What kind of a career is youth ministry anyway?”
My friend was devastated. He’d been building up to this moment for weeks - approaching the wealthy and successful father of the woman he loved to tell him he wanted to marry his daughter. He’d imagined the moment would be joyful, that the man would embrace him to the heart of the family; instead he had his life and career called into serious question. “She deserves to marry a man who takes himself seriously,” said the father, a city banker who immediately offered to find my friend a job in the financial sector. “Honestly,” he asked, “what kind of a career is youth ministry anyway?”
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BlogI'm quitting youth ministry... anyone want to join me?
Next month, Nick Shepherd is stepping down from his role as Chief Executive of the Institute for Children Youth and Mission, and entering a non-youth work related role for the Church of England. Here he explains his rationale for leaving youth ministry, and encourages you to do the same.
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IssuesQ & A: The Community of St Anselm
This September, 16 young adults will descend on Lambeth Palace to become part of a new religious community founded by Archbishop Justin Welby. Editor Phoebe Thompson caught up with the person set to take charge of the Community of St Anselm – Anders Litzell – to hear more about what it will look like and involve, and what the monastic way of life has to say to us today.
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IssuesQ&A: Ann-Marie Wilson
FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) affects 3000 girls in the UK each year. Founder of 28 Too Many, Ann-Marie Wilson, talked to Lucinda Van Der Hart about the devastating impact of this illegal practice
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IssuesThe animals went in two by two …
There are great theological themes in Genesis six to nine, is often lost in the colouring sheets …or did they?
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Games Master: Un-British Bulldogs, Water Relay, Animal Game
Three easy games to use with the children in your group.
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IssuesQ & A: Andy Burns
Youth Ministry legend Andy Burns left his job as CEO of East to West to establish Café Leadership, a new organisation aimed at raising the level of leadership and management among youth work organisations and charities. He chatted to Jamie Cutteridge about his new role, leadership, and some interesting research he’s carried out.
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BlogA day in the life of : Andy Williamson, Youth Minister
In the first of our new 'A day in the life of' blog series, Andy Williamson gives us an insight into his average day as a Youth Minister
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BlogSt Andrews Enfield - MABS Youth & Community Project
After receiving a generous financial legacy from Mabs Mardulyn (a past member of the congregation), St Andrews Enfield launched a new Youth & Community Project named MABS. Alongside this, they have launched a new video series which we'll be featuring on Premier Youthwork.
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IssuesThe Big Picture: Guardians of Ancora
We enjoy making super hip and cool cultural links between what we do as children’s workers and the big wide world. So this month we present to you, children’s work according to games:
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IssuesReady-to-use Storyboard : The Parable of the Mocked Anchor
A downloadable interactive video of this Storyboard is available on the links section of the Youthwork website.
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IssuesReady-to-use Movie: Captain America: Civil War
Clip: The clip starts at 27:53 and lasts until 35:09.
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IssuesI just work with children, I am not a leader… debunking this dangerous myth
“I am definitely not a leader – I just work with children.” If I had a pound for every time I’ve heard someone say this when I’ve been delivering training in a church, well, I probably could afford to stop delivering training! What do children’s leaders mean when they say this? Why are they so definite about not wanting to be called or recognised as a leader?
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Ready-to-use Schools Work: Always Listening
To introduce the concept of prayer as conversation with a God who listens and answers. It should challenge the young people to think about what they might say to God and to listen for a response.
