Browyn Clark Skov is the Staff Officer for Youth Ministries of The Episcopal Church. This article is used here with permission. It …
Christian Learning Goals for Children
"To begin to understand and relate to God the Creator, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit... To feel comfortable with spontaneous prayer …
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Movie Review (and reflections): Bully
I went to the movie all by myself yesterday afternoon - a first for me! I can't tell you whether the "f" word was used or …
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God Talk: Encouraging Faith Language in Ministry
Have you ever had one of those times where the Spirit came at you from every place in your life and reminded you of what you …
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Youth Group Activity: Who Do You Say That I Am?
And he asked them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered him, "You are the Christ." Mark 8:29 The youth I …
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Youth Minister vs. Youth Ministry
The Reverend Julie Graham spent eight years as coordinator of youth and young adult ministries for the Diocese of California. This …
The Importance of Mentors
Adults Supporting Youth No matter where we live: cities or suburbs, towns or rural areas, all our struggles are similar. …
Sticky Faith
"Sticky Faith gives parents and leaders both a theological/philosophical framework and a host of practical relationship and …
4 Things Youth Need from Adults
"Youth need honesty and attentiveness. Adults need to share their own quest - the faith struggles, hopes and doubts that they also …
Prayers for Rites of Passage
Preparing for New Beginnnings While we often think of summertime as a slowing down time, it is also a time of transitions …