Friday Review (1/27/23)
A weekly list of helpful articles from other sites for youth workers to read, reflect on, and discuss with parents and volunteers.
Book Review: Superheroes Can’t Save You, by Todd Miles
Superheroes Can’t Save You provides youth workers with an outstanding resource to teach students theology (Christology, in particular).
YPT Podcast Episode 24: Cultivating Faith That Lasts (Danny Kwon)
Every parent and every youth pastor wants their teenager to continue walking with Jesus throughout adulthood. What leads to that and what can we do about it?
Friday Review (1/20/23)
A weekly list of helpful articles from other sites for youth workers to read, reflect on, and discuss with parents and volunteers.
The Posture of the Youth Pastor
If the posture of the youth pastor is so instrumental in setting the gospel culture, then what should that posture be? Ezekiel 34 offers examples and warnings to answer this question.
YPT Podcast Episode 23: Gospel Contextualization in Youth Ministry (Clark Fobes)
What is contextualization? Is it theological compromise, or a faithful way to teach and apply the gospel in ministry to teenagers? Clark Fobes joins the podcast to discuss and share principles to guide faithful gospel contextualization.
Friday Review (1/13/23)
A weekly list of helpful articles from other sites for youth workers to read, reflect on, and discuss with parents and volunteers.
5 Ways John Piper Made Me a Better Student Pastor
A new series highlighting preachers and writers who have helped us become better youth workers. This contribution reflects on key themes of John Piper’s ministry that can helps youth workers make disciples who are joyful worshippers.
YPT Podcast Episode 22: Asking Questions to Prompt Deep Conversations (Hartman & Bradley)
Every youth leader knows how challenging it can be to facilitate meaningful and deep conversations. It can be so discouraging to prepare for meaningful ministry only to receive one-word answers and silence. This episode of the podcast discussed how youth workers can learn to ask better questions that prompt meaningful conversations.
Friday Review (1/6/23)
A weekly list of helpful articles from other sites for youth workers to read, reflect on, and discuss with parents and volunteers.