Every week we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week’s trending links include thoughts on what to do when a student messes up, how the electronic age is mis-shaping kids, characteristics of a healthy youth ministry, and plenty of fuel for your procrastination.
BLOGS FROM YOUTHSPECIALTIES.COM THIS WEEK
Brian Aaby shares “Quick Tips for Small Groups” — CLICK TO VIEW
NYWC Exhibitor Brightpeak Financial gives us a helpful list of “10 Tips to Boost Your Emergency Fund” — CLICK TO VIEW
Andy Juvinall breaks down a few practical ways that he brings in and keeps volunteers: “Recruiting and Retaining Leaders in Youth Ministry” — CLICK TO VIEW
BLOGS FROM OTHER GREAT YOUTH WORKERS THIS WEEK
Jody Livingston shared some great things to remember: “When a Student is Messing Up” — CLICK TO VIEW
Walt Mueller wrote a great post on “How the Electronic Age Has Mis-shaped Our Kids” — CLICK TO VIEW
Greg Stier gave us a shot of adrenaline with “Youth Ministry Needs It’s Swagger Back” — CLICK TO VIEW
Jen Bradbury created a list of “10 Characteristics of a Healthy Youth Ministry” — CLICK TO VIEW
Andy Blanks wrote a great post on “’Gospel-Centered’” Sounds Great. But What Does It Look Like?” — CLICK TO VIEW
FUN THINGS TO FUEL YOUR PROCRASTINATION
Every press conference ever (ft. Weird Al Yankovic) — CLICK TO VIEW
The world’s strangest Halloween rituals — CLICK TO VIEW
Pixar’s “UP” in real life — CLICK TO VIEW
Kid President talks to Tom Hanks about Heroes! — CLICK TO VIEW
A guy makes a friend with a seal — CLICK TO VIEW