“Liberté, égalité, fraternité!” was the cry of the French Revolutionists. They wanted liberty, equality, and brotherhood for all people. (Do you hear the people sing?) I’ve seen many youth ministers try to start their own revolutions under banners like: Out with the Old; In with the New Contemporary Worship is the Answer for the World Today—Above It […]
Ministry implications from the Youth Ministry and Spirituality Project Editor’s Note: This synopsis was written as part of a Lilly Foundation grant to the Center for Youth Ministry Training. The Research in a Nutshell What does it look like to do youth ministry within a culture where the anxious voice of society is often listened to over […]
A summary of research on religious change in emerging adulthood Editor’s Note: This synopsis was written as part of a Lilly Foundation grant to the Center for Youth Ministry Training. The Research in a Nutshell What happens in the midst of transitioning from one phase of life to another? What happens to religious faith and practices? How […]
A summary of research on faith and adolescence around the world Editor’s Note: This synopsis was written as part of a Lilly Foundation grant to the Center for Youth Ministry Training. The research in a nutshell This collaborative work was birthed from a common concern among practical theologians around the world that globalization was changing the face […]
by Mike Kupferer It’s time for many youth ministries to turn in their budgets for the next year. The economy is tough, and churches are feeling the crunch, too. The most important thing to remember when working on your youth ministry budget is that the money is not your own personal spending money. It is […]
by Cory Martin At the 2012 Grammy Awards, Nicki Minaj debuted a brand new song, “Roman Holiday,” which caused a bit of a stir in some Christian circles. The video intro depicts Nicki/Roman (her alter ego) as being possessed, and a Catholic priest is summoned to exorcise the demon. The whole performance was a tad […]
by Sean Meade About the Movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a new family comedy based on the first book in the popular series by Jeff Kinney. Diary follows the misadventures of smart mouthed pre-teen Greg Heffley as he navigates the uncharted terrain of life’s scariest institution….middle school. For Greg, middle school is the […]
Editor’s Note: The content of this article was developed in Advanced Studies in Youth, Church and Culture taught by Andrew Zirschky at Memphis Theological Seminary in partnership with CYMT. To learn more about the CYMT graduate residency, visit cymt.org. by Joanna Simmerman The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins has quickly become one of the most […]
by Deech Kirk I was reminded recently about how much technology is changing youth ministry. A friend had just returned from a youth trip and was dealing with the aftermath of a high school kid having shown inappropriate YouTube videos to some middle schoolers. Gone are the days when we can feel safe simply asking […]
by Hank Hilliard and Mary Dell Deweese My oldest son, Tanner, played baseball last spring in what is called a “modified coach-pitch league,” which is one step up from T-ball. The batter gets seven pitches from the coach (which actually turned into more like 10-12 pitches) to try to get a hit. If he fails […]
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