Every Friday we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week's trending links include a look at the real impact of violent video games, examining how to measure success in youth ministry, 7 requirements of a small group leader, and plenty of fuel for your procrastination.
Blogs From YouthSpecialties.com This Week
Neely McQueen (@NeelyM) shares some great insight for any youth worker: "What You Need to Know About Ministering to Girls" CLICK TO VIEW
In a new 1Q interview, 3 incredible youth workers respond to the question: "What boundaries do you set for yourself and your youth leaders on social media?" CLICK TO VIEW
Blogs From Other Great Youth Workers This Week
Fuller (@FullerFYI) takes a look at violence in video games: "Shoot to Kill: The Real Impact of Violent Video Games" CLICK TO VIEW
FaithIt posted a great look at the students that are staying in the church and why they choose to: "3 Common Traits of Youth That Don't Leave the Church" CLICK TO VIEW
Tim Walk (@walkthetim) wrote a post about measuring your successes in youth ministry: "Redefine the Win" CLICK TO VIEW
Justin Knowles (@JustinKnowles3) shared some great things to look for in small group leaders: "7 Requirments of a Small Group Leader" CLICK TO VIEW
Leneita Fix (@LeneitaFix) wrote an ecnouraging post for youth ministry veterans: "Dear Youth Ministry Veterans" CLICK TO VIEW
Fun Things To Fuel Your Procrastination
The best way to win a water balloon fight (with magic): CLICK TO VIEW
This guy is just as confused about math as some head pastors are about their youth workers: CLICK TO VIEW
A kid makes a brave attempt during the Commonwealth Games and of course... falls on his face on TV: CLICK TO VIEW
Sometimes you need to see a supercut of people passing out on live TV to know that it can always be worse: CLICK TO VIEW
Cocoa farmers trying chocolate for the first time: CLICK TO VIEW