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“Parents are intimidated. Life is moving so fast and there’s so much competition for influencing their children that they’re a little take aback by it. Parents aren’t the only influence in their kids’ lives, so they need to be the best, the loudest, the clearest, and the closest.” (Dr Phil. Time, September 13, 2007)

Audio

Understanding Today’s Youth

Millennials: Who Are We?

Fill-in/Guide Supplement (PDF)
A perspective of today’s youth generation

Everything Must Change; Brian McLaren

Simply Youth Culture Podcast
Link to get daily update on youth culture

Onramp to the Postmodern Conversation; Brian McLaren

The Dark Side of Girl World; Ginny Olson

Understanding the World of Adolescents; Steve Arugue

Helping Students Think Critically About Marketing; Walt Mueller

SEX: The Forbidden Church Word; Kristi Hayes

Living a Life of Significance

Making Ripples
Mike Breaux on having a life that has meaning

The Scandal of Grace; Shane Claiborne

Parenting

Parenting Today’s Teens
One minute daily audio clips & other resources

They Said, We Said
Pastor David and Daniel reflect on how adults and teenagers communicate

The Straight & Narrow
What does it mean to live like a Christ follower in a unChristlike culture?

How to Share Christ Without an Argument
An audio demonstration on how to share your faith

Spiritual Parenting; Virginia Ward

Youth Leaders

Failure, Frustration & Loss: The Youth Worker’s Path to Holiness; Mark Yaconelli

Deep Ministry in a Shallow World; Dr Kara Powell

The Be-With Factor: Mentoring Students in Everyday Life; Bo Boshers

Creating Community with Students; Shane Farmer

Communicating to Junior High Students; Jason Raitz

Creating Spiritual Growth Opportunities for Junior High Students; Kurt Johnston

Deep Justice in a Broken World; Dr Kara Powell

Developing Student Leaders From Immaturity to Maturity; Steve Keels

Developing Students to Live the Mission; Jeff Venderstelt

Heart Transformation vs. Behavior Modification; Mitchel Lee

Junior High Students Can Be Leaders Too; Kristi Hayes

Project Joshua: Being a Mentor; Brent Crowe

The Junior High Worshiper; Brandon Grissom

Leading Worship: Living Rooms, Auditoriums & Old Malls; Aaron Neiquist

Mentoring Students in Your Ministry; Tommy McClam

Missional Jesus; Scott McKnight

Pray Until Something Happens; Gail Reese

Project Joshua: Being a Mentor; Brent Crowe

Protecting Students: Creating a Child Protection Policy; Mike Huber

Reculturing Evangelism and Discipleship; Jim Newberry

Reculturing Student Leadership; Jim Newberry

REVEAL: Surprising Findings that Rocked Willow; Greg Hawkins

The Rhythms of Missional Life; Jeff Vanderbuilt

Staying Excited About Ministry, Even When You Feel Alone; Shaun Blakeney

Teaching Students to Read the Bible: An Emerging Understanding of Interpretation; Scott McKnight

True Religion: Engaging Your Teens in Global Justice; Mark Miller

Unleashing Creativity; Mark Matlock

Volunteers: Building the Right Team; Corrie Boyle

What to Do When You’re Not With Students; Phil Shinners

Youth Ministry 2.0: Exploring How Culture Has Changed What We Do; Darren Whitehead


Parents Classes

Youth Culture 101: overview

Youth Culture 101:movies

Youth Culture 101: music

Youth Culture 101: internet I

Youth Culture 101: internet II

Youth Culture 101: advertising

Raising Teens Biblically
D. Eggar

Print Resources

Text Messages
ttyl…what does it mean?

2 Comments

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  1. Loran

    I went to tons of links brefoe this, what was I thinking?

  2. mrsz

    If any parents have listened to any of these downloads and would like to discuss them…. I’d love to get together to do just that. Some of these are awesome!!!!
    The dark side of girls
    building community
    The be with factor…. were all very informative…
    let me know…..

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