Reinvention Day

Madonna—musician, actress, dancer, business woman, mother, author—is a rocket scientist when it comes to mastery of reinvention. Madonna has had more lives than multiple felines. She gives Oprah (...

Daddy, Where Art Thou

Jim Daly thinks it’s a miracle he is the new CEO of Focus on the Family instead of being dead, insane, or in jail. "When they asked me to consider accepting the position of president of Focus on the Fam...
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YouthWorker eJournal Newsletter

The YouthWorker eJournal newsletter is a FREE twice-monthly email newsletter providing the latest news and trends in youth culture and youth ministry. Along with youth culture updates, the newsletter also provi...

Tackling Suicide

Suicide is the second leading cause of death of people ages 15-29, killing more youth and young adults than all other medical illnesses combined. That’s tragedy enough, but, considering the theological is...

Losing Heads over Heeling

Nearly everyone under the age of 14 seems to own a pair of those wheeled sneakers. But doctors worldwide are saying they can be dangerous. Heelys and similar brands ofwheeled shoes are sold in around 70 c...
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What is your favorite ice-breaker?

Share your favorite ice-breaker or mixer you have used in the past. Tell us how many people can be involved, any materials needed and the best place to do it. (i.e. Is this a Sunday morning indoor mixer or...
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When sharing an idea be specific. Let us know how many kids were involved and where you used this idea. How much prep time is needed and what materials did you use? How many times have you used this i...