All NexGen Pro articles – Page 33
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Faith at homeParenting a gay young person
David Bennett was a gay activist but he became a Christian and felt strongly he had to put that part of his life behind him. His personal journey means he can talk with gentleness to young people struggling with their sexuality. He offers his advice on how to support your child or young person if they are LGBT+.
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BlogFilm review: Instant Family
Editor, Ruth Jackson, shares why she thinks Instant Family offers a better message of love this Valentine's day.
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BlogSix lessons young people can learn from Letitia Wright’s BAFTA acceptance speech
Letitia Wright, star of Black Panther, won the award for Rising Star at the BAFTAs. Her acceptance speech openly spoke about her faith in Jesus. Emily Howarth lays out what children and young people can learn from her example
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BlogKnife crime continues to rise
Knife crime continues to rise across the UK, but especially so in London. Naomi Allen from XLP shares what we can do about it.
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Faith at homeMaking slave-free normal
With Valentine’s Day coming up, how can we ensure that we’re buying products for our loved ones that do not have any slavery in their supply line? Molly Hodson from International Justice Mission shares her advice.
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BlogMichael Green: a man who impacted countless young lives
Tributes have been pouring in for Dr Michael Green who died Wednesday. Editor Ruth Jackson describes the impact he had on her own life
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BlogAre your young people carers?
Mandy Massey is regional manager for Spurgeons in the Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Dudley area and works to support young carers. With so many in the UK, it is likely that there are young carers in your community who need you support. Mandy suggests some ways we can help
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Faith at homeVeggie Tales
So many who grew up in church did so with the help of two animated vegetables. Emily Howarth spoke to Mike Nawroski, one half of the team behind Veggie Tales about how to engage kids with the Bible and what he’s up to now.
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Faith at homeOpen Doors
Pete Hopper is part of the Open Doors youth team and a dad. He shares the influence that his work with the persecuted church has on his parenting.
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BlogYouth workers need Sex Education
Premier Youth and Children’s Work deputy editor, Emily Howarth, explores what youth workers can learn from the Netflix series
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BlogYou don't have to start a youth club
There are no young people in your church. Should you start a youth group? Levi Phillips from the Capital Youth team for the Diocese of London doesn't think so. Here's a few alternatives.
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BlogAll you need to know about youth culture in 2019
With youth culture becoming ever harder to navigate, New Day’s Gaz Sims shares how they’re helping to equip those passionate about raising the next generation
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Schools' work
Young people spend a huge amount of time at school. How can we better support them while they’re there? And what can we do to help schools?
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IssuesReflective Journal: Lament
Use the words below (from Psalm 6) to help you pray and express yourself honestly to God.
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IssuesMy intergenerational journey
It started with chicken wings. Plastic chicken wings, to be precise. They were my favourite toy at the church’s toddler group, and by far the finest item in the toy kitchen. Much to the group leader’s amusement, I would run manically around the church hall with my friend Richard each week, firing imaginary bullets from these perfectly proportionate pieces of plastic poultry as if the world was about to end, and we had been chosen to save it.
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Faith at homeStory for home: Love is…
Here is a story for you to tell at home, perhaps at bedtime or as part of a God time during the day. You could also use it as part of a children’s session.
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Faith at homeParenting can be grand
My grandparents’ house is an art gallery showcasing our childhood. We always go in through the back door, and right through the house the walls are adorned with the artwork, poetry and photos we have produced over the years. The earliest are by the back door: faded sheets of sugar paper with a squiggle of crayon or paint. In my nan’s scrawl underneath is a name, age and date. Each one carries a memory.
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Issues“What happens when Susan my sausage dog dies?”
There are many questions that stop children and young people wanting to know more about God. Rather than trying to answer questions they’re not asking, we thought we’d go straight to the source and hear from the experts themselves.
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IssuesWords from Solomon
Meeting aim: To explore our viewpoint and sensibilities toward sex and relationships.
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IssuesWords from Paul
Meeting aim: To explore values and principles needed to develop healthy attitudes about sex and relationships.
