Posts categorized as "Youth Ministry Dialogue"
Junior Soldier Idea Swap
Have you noticed some attractive and durable Junior Soldier posters popping up around your Corps yet? As of last week, 5 beautiful posters have been mailed out to each Corps in the territory to help promote and encourage Junior Soldiers. Youth development is about creating a place for young people to grow, and that means…
God Bless The Salvation Army or We’re Toast!
A few weeks ago, I was listening to an episode of Backpack Radio (featured on our recommended reading/listening roundup) that featured an interview with John S. Dickerson. Already an accomplished investigative journalist and the recipient of numerous national and regional accolades, Dickerson brought that background, training, and mindset with him into his life and work…
What Does Gay Marriage Say About the Church’s Voice?
As the issue of gay marriage dominated much of the social and political conversation in America over the past few weeks, I was often surprised by how underwhelming the voice of the Church sounded amidst the sea of pundits, bloggers, and commentators. Though surprised isn’t even the right word–I was grieved by it. Historically speaking,…
DYL Debrief
Last week’s Developing Youth Leaders conference brought together over 100 youth leaders from the Central territory for training, worship, encouragement, and discussion. If you were a part of the event, you certainly walked away with plenty to think and pray on in the coming weeks. For anyone interested in exploring the topics covered by Dr….
After Urbana… So What?
On December 31, 2012, 16,000 students seeking God’s heart for world missions gathered in the Edward Jones Dome, home of the St. Louis Rams, to celebrate New Year’s Eve. That night was the culmination of almost a week’s worth of seminars and study, worship and searching, and experiencing first hand the ways in which God…
A Free Training Event for Teen Leaders & Youth Workers
Northpark University in Chicago, IL is hosting a free training event for teen leaders, ages 14-18, and their youth workers on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Called, Using Story to Change the World!, this seminar is aimed at training and resourcing youth leaders for Kingdom impact. “Have you ever struggled to share with others the issues…
Dealing With Children & Tragedy
The new Central Youth Network rolled out Friday amidst news of the terrible tragedy at that Connecticut elementary school. This sort of shocking occurrence definitely under girds our reasons for being here and for doing what we do. We’re sure that you feel the same weight of responsibility and burden of love. Young people are…