All NexGen Pro articles – Page 64
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IssuesNehemiah: Session 4
Meeting aim: To remind young people thatGod’s promises endure, even in times that feel hopeless.
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IssuesDaniel: Session 3
Meeting aim: To explore what it means tostay close to God in difficult circumstances.
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IssuesElijah: Session 1
Meeting aim: To see how far God’s people had moved from him and to see how the consequences of that began to play out.
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IssuesResponding to terror
For many of our children and young people, last month’s terrorist bombing of an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, which left 23 dead, might be the first such event that feels ‘real’. While this generation has grown up flooded with images of devastation from around the world, there haven’t been any dominated by scenes of children. We haven’t seen screaming young people and parents fleeing a scene. We haven’t heard stories of British children dying. They haven’t happened at events they might have been at with victims who looked like them. Many young people will have woken up the next morning thinking, for the first time: “This could have been me.”
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IssuesHigh youth turnout in election
In a night of political shocks and wildly inaccurate polling, one of the most notable trends is the reportedly high turnout among young people. YouGov’s figures estimate that roughly 59 per cent of 18-24 year-olds voted , a huge rise on the 43 per cent who votes in 2015. Lord Ashcroft’s polling data reports that 67 per cent of those votes went to Labour.
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IssuesTrump and the Paris Climate Agreement
Donald Trump, the most powerful, if controversial, leader of the moment has made a decision that neglects our global community today and our future generations tomorrow by declaring that the US will be withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement.
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IssuesFirst Word - July 2017
One of the odder character traits I’ve developed over recent years is wearing my socks inside out. It was recommended by a colleague who described it as a “marginal gain” a la British cycling, with the idea being that the socks become a tiny bit comfier, as the stitching is on the outside rather than the inside. And, despite initially mocking him for this ludicrous assertion, I’ve followed suit pretty much every day for the last two years. You can’t put a price on comfort.
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BlogThe patronising explanations for young people backing Labour is exactly why they rejected the status quo
Premier Youth and Children's Work editor Jamie Cutteridge reflects on the 2017 general election results.
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BlogResources to help with Father's Day
Ahead of Father’s Day, Natalie Collins shares how we can avoid stereotypes and be more sensitive on Father’s Day.
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BlogMentoring: Goodness
“Safe?” said Mr. Beaver. “Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.”
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BlogGames: Games for large groups
We might not all be blessed with large groups of children or young people, but lots of churches do have big numbers. And, with summer coming up, you might be planning an outreach event such as a holiday club, BBQ or games afternoon. Here are some games that you can put to good use in those contexts!
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BlogCraft: David and Goliath
The story of David and Goliath is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible, so it’s easy to get caught in well-worn grooves when thinking of crafts to use when telling it. Here are some ideas to help children explore the story from some different angles!
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BlogJustice: Church vs Hunger
What are children and young people in your church talking about? This generation will change the world. They’re savvy creators, globally connected, with a heart for the global neighbours. Your job as youth and children’s workers is more important than ever
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IssuesParable: Jamie’s big mistake
Jamie sat outside the headteacher’s office. His knuckles were bloodied from the punch he’d thrown earlier. He knew he shouldn’t have done it, but Matt had it coming. He was so cocky, so arrogant. And what he’d said about Jamie’s mum was the last straw. It had felt good to land a fist on that mocking face, followed by a knee to the chest.
