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Called: Adaptive Youth Ministry
Executive Director, Dale Winder speaks on the changing youth ministry strategies and the importance of having an adaptive youth ministry.
Articles
COVID-19 Youth
Ministry Strategy
What We’ve Noticed
Explore some of our observations of how the church has adapted to youth ministry during COVID-19.
What We’ve Heard
Curious how other churches are handling COVID-19 and Ontario’s reopening efforts?
Parent Survey
Four suggestions for how you can get feedback from parents before you re-open.
Best Practices
The following is a list of considerations for best practices.
Resource Links
Important questions to ask your team before you re-open.
Social
Media
Online Code of Conduct
More than these rules, students should be desiring to conduct themselves in a manner that is reflective of Christ.
Social Media Platforms Summarized
Your quintessential guide laying out today’s most popular social media platforms, their pros, cons, and how to use them.
Sample Social Media Schedule
We know you already have a functional schedule, however, in light of recent events we’ve developed...
Youth
Group
Back to the Essentials of Youth Ministry
Three essential reminders as you return to Youth Ministry
Physically Distant Summer Fun
Practical ideas and tips for fun physically distanced activities for your youth group!
Graduation Parties
Graduation season is officially upon us! Although this season is not what we imagined it would look like, plans still need to be made and we are here to help you.
5 Steps to Service
Learn how to develop a service project with your youth.
Discipleship During COVID-19
How do we remain faithful to the call to make disciples during covid-19?
Service Projects for Youth Groups
Suggestions for ways your youth group can serve the community through service projects.
How To Do Youth Ministry During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Looking for tips on how you can do youth ministry during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Easy Games for Group Chat
Looking for ideas for games you can play in your group chat?
Youth
Leaders
Spiritually Healthy Youth Leadership Teams
Three essential reminders as you return to Youth Ministry
Volunteer Leaders: How to Get Them and Where to Find Them
Three essential reminders as you return to Youth Ministry
Anxiety & Depression
Explore the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as some practical ways for how you can help your youth.
Zoom Fatigue – What We Did About It
The transition to online youth ministry has been tough! Our greatest strength has always been relationship. Gen Z seems to hunger for in-person relationship and despite their tech savviness, I’ve been shocked at how many students have completely rejected the idea of online ministry. For some, nothing but the real thing will do.
Listen
One of the most important skills in helping any individual through emotional trauma, grief,
frustration or sadness is active listening skills.
Ask Great Questions
Part of effective, active listening is asking good questions.
Engaging Parents for at Home Discipleship
What are some ways you can help parents to disciple their children at home?
Activities for Parents to do with their Teens
Are you a parent looking for ideas for activities you can do with your teenager?
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