Every Friday we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week's trending links include encouragement for when ministry gets stressful, characteristics of effective small groups, ideas to ask better questions, a short list of ministry "to-do's," and plenty of fuel for your procrastination.
Blogs From YouthSpecialties.com This Week
Mark Matlock (@MarkMatlock) shares what he's most excited to be a part of at NYWC: "5 Reasons To Be Excited About NYWC" - CLICK TO VIEW
Steven Argue (@StevenArgue) puts some pressure on all of us: "It's Time to Define The Relationship With Our Emerging Adults" - CLICK TO VIEW
Blogs From Other Great Youth Workers This Week
Eric Woods (@EricDWoods) shared some encouragement: "Too much on your plate? Dear Youth Pastor, it's worth the effort" - CLICK TO VIEW
Our friends at YM360 (@YM360) wrote a great post: "7 Characteristics of Effective Small Groups" - CLICK TO VIEW
Terry Linhart (@TerryLinhart) put together a great post for anyone that leads a small group: "5 Instant Steps to Ask Better Discussion Questions" - CLICK TO VIEW
Josh Griffin (@JoshuaGriffin) reminds us all how important it is to take a breath: "Stop The Stress Before It Stops You" - CLICK TO VIEW
The good folks behind Youth Ministry Management Tools (@YMManagement) shared 5 Youth Ministry To-Do's - CLICK TO VIEW
Fun Things To Fuel Your Procrastination
The most inspirational post-game football speech ever - CLICK TO VIEW
Tommy (from The Skit Guys) takes the phrase “pray without ceasing” seriously and everyone thinks he’s hallucinating - CLICK TO VIEW
In case you need to know what animals in sweaters look like - CLICK TO VIEW
"Shake It Off" is way better as an R&B song - CLICK TO VIEW
Coolest old guy ever - CLICK TO VIEW