Bradon French is the Youth Ministry Coordinator within the Intergenerational team. He is a passionate advocate for young people and enjoys challenging the status quo.
How can youth ministry spark joy?
“If our ministries with young people embrace the opportunities joy presents, it must be reflected within the life of our wider church.”
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Dear parents, I’m sorry
Intergenerational Ministry Coordinator Bradon French reflects on how church youth groups have failed to help parents form faith in their teenagers and children.
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International Youth Day and unleashing unlimited potential
“I hope that we might honour International Youth Day by acknowledging the place and potential of young people around the world and around the corner.”
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How has digital media affected youth ministry?
“Before social media, teenagers occasionally surrendered their phones during youth group. Today, a social media marketing strategy seems fundamental to developing and sustaining community.”
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How can we empower young leaders in our church?
“There is a gap between what we say and how we act. Empowering young leaders is a catchphrase we all use, yet when the opportunity presents, we are paralysed by our inherited understanding of leadership.”
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Why youth work is like couples’ counselling
“Most of our young people express a disconnect between the internal workings of our church and our calling to worship, witness and serve. We must be willing to lay down parts of our inheritance to create space for new futures.”
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