Earlier this year, we started a conversation about parental care being a core element of youth ministry. One key question is whether both the parent(s) and youth leaders understand where each youth is headed i.e. what's the vision God has for that child? This isn't just about future vocation or other generic answers like "to grow up, be a good person and have a good job". While we may never
“Life moves pretty fast, and if you don’t stop and look around once in a while you could miss it.” (Ferris Bueller) There are moments to remember in youth ministry, especially those that happen later on in the year. Here are some suggestions. Have a prayer board. You can outline the parameters that are needed to ensure appropriate materials are posted. But post both praise items and prayer requests (and
3 Key Insights from Matt Bellefeuille Lean on "I don't know" because there are a lot of answers we don't know as the pandemic continues. Plan now so you can adapt later. Know the difference between a "fountain" and a "river".
T101 was a collaborative effort between Ambassadors for Christ, Inter Varsity, the Navigators and Power 2 Change along with CBOQ Youth. Our objective was to support those high school grads stepping towards their next chapter in post-secondary studies through two main channels: personally connecting them to someone at their new campus and providing resources in their preparations. Connect digitally with someone at your chosen Ontario university campus
For the last couple of decades, the church has been asking: How do we minister to young adults? Many people have ideas, but few are sustainable. Scott Pontier and Mark DeVries offers some insights in their book Reimagining Young Adult Ministry. (https://www.amazon.ca/Reimagining-Young-Adult-Ministry-Guidebook/dp/0998806404) Pontier and DeVries guide a conversation focused on what young adults are looking for and how the church can meet them where they are. The authors draw on
One month has already passed in this school year. Your high school grads are only nine months away from graduation. How are you supporting them in their transition to emerging adulthood? Renegotiating Faith highlighted that home church youth groups and mentors are key in the successful shift into emerging adulthood. Here is one way for you to help your grads. On June 1, 2019, we along with Power 2 Change,
Things keep changing in light of COVID-19. Since March break, youth leaders have been triaging the situation while trying to maintain relational connections with students individually and collectively. What we originally thought would be 3 weeks off is turning into months (at least two since this started) and who knows? Things will look differenteven beyond that. So how do you support your youth at this time?  SCHOOL AT HOME There will need to be a resetting of boundaries and expectations, especially with schools initiating more formal online platforms. The average amount of
Are you ready for another ministry year? Chances are, you’re preparing for that first kick-off event of the year (or maybe you’ve already done it). As you putting on the finishing touches, a few reminders to make this kick-off an effective one: Be mindful of the first impression. That first impression, especially for first-ever visitors, will leave a lingering memory (positive or negative) with your students (and their parents). This
Imaginative Hope is the cumulation of thoughts from 50 youth workers across Canada which identify 7 obstacles, 5 opportunities, and 3 action steps for the Church to engage with in order to reach the next generation. Below are resources to help facilitate your church's discovery in realizing this Imaginative Hope. If you would like some additional support, contact Alvin by email (alau@baptist.ca) or phone/text (416-620-2946). Download
In a world where youth need to know they belong before they will believe, it becomes critical that we explore how to be missional in our approach, welcoming in our context, and embracing in efforts to reach a generation that many feel has gone adrift. It’s now time to reach out, listen, and commit to sharing life with this generation as we invite them to get connected with each
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