All NexGen Pro articles – Page 4
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The six pillars of wisdom
There was once a time where the Lord asked a prominent leader a question that we’d all love to hear him say to us: “Ask for whatever you want me to give you” (2 Chronicles 1:7). How did this leader answer?
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Ten tips for taking a trip
Longer, sunnier, days are here! The opportunity to take our children’s or youth group out for the day or just for a couple of hours on a club night has arrived! Perhaps to the beach or the countryside, maybe to a park or to a children’s farm, there are lots of places that we can take our children and young people to, including those with additional needs.
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The importance of planning ahead
It has been difficult to plan very far ahead in the last two years or so. With ever-changing restrictions at a national and local level, we have had to be circumspect and prepared to change plans at the last minute. COVID-19 has been the big interrupter; it has been stressful, both on a personal and a work level, even for those of us who thrive in last-minute planning. However, we seem to have reached a steadier position for a few months now so we can begin to make plans that stretch a bit further into the future. Here are five reasons why this is a good thing to do.
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Parents granted judicial review of sex education rollout
A group of parents in Wales are taking the Welsh government to court over concerns that the new mandatory Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) lessons will be “sexualising children”.
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Justin Bieber says he trusts God through illness
Justin Bieber has told fans he has “full paralysis” on one side of his face, after a virus attacked the nerves in his ear.
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Introducing Paraklesis
In 2019 I carried out a survey on behalf of the Bishop of Leicester in to the terms and conditions of salaried children’s, youth and families ministers across the UK. Over 630 took part to share their reflections and experiences.
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Ofsted “deliberately finding ways to fail Christian schools”
A school in Wednesbury has failed seven Ofsted inspections and are reportedly attempting to oust the regulator. Some faith schools feel they are being unfairly targeted by inspectors who may come with a bias against Christians.
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Church should open doors wider
New data suggests university students are more likely to feel lonely than the general population
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Facing resentment
“Are you okay? You look tired.” My husband leaned forward with a concerned look on his face.
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Ban on cosmetic surgery ads “step in the right direction”
Advertisements for cosmetic surgeries have been banned from targeting under-18s.
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A week in the life of Hannah Bowen
Hannah Bowen is a student at Nazarene Theological College, based in south Manchester, studying for a BA in Theology (youth and community). She gives us a ‘typical’ week from her summer term 2022.