Discuss
Dear parents. I’m sorry.
I’ve been in youth ministry for 20 yrs now, 16 of those in paid roles. In moments of reflection within this suspended reality we find ourselves today, I’ve been reminded of a glaring, consistent mistake I’ve made in those 20…
Read More#AdventPlaylist
Throughout this Advent season, we’re posting a song every day to help the UCAYouth community reflect on this season. We invited you all to contribute your favourite song, so some days are more ‘interesting’ than others. Make you you follow…
Read MoreInternational 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.”
Read MoreChatter
Form time to time, we’d like to offer a few snapshots from conversations around the Internet about youth ministry & young people. You’re welcome. The Future of Discipleship from our friends at Fuller Youth Institute Stoked on Youth Ministry featured…
Read MoreThe Final Quarter
Adam Goodes was a champion AFL footballer and Indigenous leader. In the final three years of his playing career he became a lightning rod for a heated public debate and widespread media commentary that divided the nation. He publicly called out…
Read MoreOur Favourite Bibles
Below is a (growing) list of Bibles we reckon you should check out. They offer fresh ways of accessing Scripture. If you know one that should be on our list, please let us know! The Infographic Bible The Jesus Storybook…
Read MoreChoosing Curriculum?
We appreciate that choosing curriculum for bible studies or youth groups is a constant challenge. Our team have some experience with many of the different resources available, and we always invite you to get in touch and we can have…
Read MoreHow 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.”
Read MoreHow 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.”
Read MoreWhy 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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