Friday Review (11/22/24)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
How to Understand and Teach: Genesis 38 (Judah & Tamar)
The story of Judah and Tamar is a challenging passage to teach, especially when you’re teaching teenagers. Here’s a helpful look at the background and bigger picture that displays God’s faithfulness.
YPT Podcast ep.83: Translating Youth Culture for Student Discipleship (Evan Barber)
Youth culture can feel like a foreign language, especially with how rapidly it changes. How can youth workers understand the culture of our students… and why is that important anyways?
Friday Review (11/15/24)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
How to Understand and Teach James 2:14-26
Below are four steps that assisted me in teaching this text so that my students could see how James 2:14-26 could be harmonized with the rest of Scripture.
YPT Podcast ep.82: How to Respond When Teenagers Get Pregnant (Sara Loy)
How do we respond with love and grace when teenagers in our ministry get pregnant? This episode will help you respond with gospel-fueled compassion that honors the Lord.
Friday Review (11/8/24)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
How to Teach and Understand Ecclesiastes 1
How do we handle texts such as Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 in a way that brings clarity and joy in Christ?
YPT Podcast ep.81: Leading Youth to Lead Worship in Youth Ministry (Dorothy Lau)
How can youth leaders help teenagers learn to worship… and how to lead worship? Conversation ranges from what worship is in the first place to how we select new songs for youth worship.
Friday Review (11/1/24)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.