Every week we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week’s trending links include a helpful description of Advent, advice for crafting a ministry budget proposal, 10 Christmas story takeaways, and plenty of fuel for your procrastination.
BLOGS FROM YOUTHSPECIALTIES.COM THIS WEEK
Heather Lea Campbell wrote a great post on “7 Steps for Killing a Program” — CLICK TO VIEW
Rick Lawrence explains a powerful analogy in “The Butterfly Life of Teenagers” — CLICK TO VIEW
Brian Aaby shared some practical tips for small group leaders: “Getting Unstuck in Small Group” — CLICK TO VIEW
BLOGS FROM OTHER GREAT YOUTH WORKERS THIS WEEK
Courtney Blacksten wrote a great post explaining some helpful details about Advent for CYMT: “Waiting Together: Celebrating Advent at Home” — CLICK TO VIEW
Jen Bradbury outlined some great budgeting basics: “Crafting Your Budget Proposal” — CLICK TO VIEW
Andy Blanks shares “10 Christmas Story Takeaways Your Students Need to Know” — CLICK TO VIEW
Erin Davis put together a great checklist you can talk over with students: “6 Questions to Ask Before You Post” — CLICK TO VIEW
Tim Gough gave a really quick reminder of how important it is to foster relationships with staff and faculty in local schools — CLICK TO VIEW
FUN THINGS TO FUEL YOUR PROCRASTINATION
Kitten shooting fireballs — CLICK TO VIEW
Katniss sure loves Pita — CLICK TO VIEW
A toddler’s first time seeing automatic doors — CLICK TO VIEW
How attack of the clones should have happened — CLICK TO VIEW
Adele saves Thanksgiving — CLICK TO VIEW