All NexGen Pro articles – Page 50
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Blog
What youth and children’s workers can learn from Billy Graham
Jimmy Dale, the youth evangelism officer for the Church of England reflects on Billy Graham’s life, exploring the impact of Billy’s life on us and the children we work with.
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Faith at home
Story: Palm Sunday
Here is a story for you to tell at home, perhaps at bedtime or as part of a ‘God time’ during your day. Introduce the story by telling everyone that it is a whispering-shouting story, so you will tell them when and what to whisper, and when and what to shout. You could also use it as part of a children’s session.
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Faith at home
Joining the dots
Ed Mackenzie explores how parents can intentionally build networks and relationships in their children’s life to encourage faith formation
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Issues
Mentoring: Russian doll syndrome
During one of my first seaside trips as a child, I remember getting a stick of rock and being fascinated by how the writing went all the way down the stick.
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Faith at home
Forming faith rituals: Contemplative family time
What does the phrase ‘family devotions’ conjure up for you? A family of four sitting around the kitchen table, one quietly reading the Bible and another leading the family in intercession for the nations?
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Blog
Billy Graham's legacy in youth work
On 21st February 2018 at the age of 99, evangelist Billy Graham passed away. Premier Youth and Children’s Work’s editor, Ruth Jackson, spoke to Neil O’Boyle, the national director for Youth for Christ.
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Blog
Reflective Journal: DIY Psalm 136
A reflective resource to help you and others connect with God. This month we look at Psalms 136.
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Issues
Craft: The servant king
The story of Jesus washing the feet of the disciples in John 13 is incredibly moving and clearly shows us that Jesus is a different kind of king. He came to serve and not to be served, and is also here to wash us clean. These crafts will help children and young people explore themes of service, cleansing and upside-down kingship
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Issues
Good Friday: Session 4
Meeting aim: To celebrate with the people as Jesus arrives in Jerusalem.
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Blog
The last supper: Session 3
Meeting aim: To see the way Jesus shares with his disciples what’s about to happen, and begins the great Christian tradition of Communion / Eucharist / the Lord’s Supper.
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Issues
The last supper: Session 3
Meeting aim: To experience the events of Jesus eating with his friends before his arrest.
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Issues
The servant king: Session 2
Meeting aim: To better understand the metaphor behind Jesus’ words and actions, and to engage with it.