Youth Work News

Is youth work a sinking ship? How to face the fear of church decline

Is busyness and fear killing your youth ministry? How can you find hope in your work when it feels like loss and decline?

David Bunce • 11 Feb, 2022

The Freedom Challenge: How to help young people fight slavery

Looking for a tool to help young people engage their passion for social justice in a way that also grows their faith?

International Justice Mission UK • 09 Feb, 2022

Is Satellites the new Soul Survivor festival?

Youthscape is launching Satellites, a new summer event for young people. What is it, why is it happening, and how is it similar or different to the Soul Survivor festival that came before it?

Robbie Thomson • 02 Feb, 2022

Recruiting youth work volunteers: How to make a compelling pitch to your church

Struggling with a dwindling youth work team? Here’s seven tips for pitching the joy of volunteering to your church.

Martin Saunders • 14 Jan, 2022

Youth work, sacrifice and second chances in Spider-Man: No Way Home

Power, responsibility and second chances for all. Spider-Man is back in a joyous, emotional adventure for both young people and youth leaders.

Joseph Hartropp • 31 Dec, 2021

How to pray with young people: 3 contemplative ideas for your group

Need fresh tools for prayer in your youth group? Here’s three ideas brought to you by With, a contemplative community committed to praying with and for young people.

With Community • 14 Dec, 2021

The spectre of Omicron: How does youth ministry plan now?

How can youth leaders respond to the ongoing uncertainty around new Covid variants and restrictions? What will Omicron mean for young people?

Martin Saunders • 02 Dec, 2021

Kim Kardashian, selfies, and the cult of physical perfection

What shapes expectations and aspirations for young people today? Mark Roque shares his reflections on the dangers of idealising physical perfection.

Mark Roques • 01 Dec, 2021

18 things to know before the National Youth Ministry Weekend

It's nearly here! Are you ready? Here's how to make the most out of the National Youth Ministry Weekend 2021.

03 Nov, 2021

Why failure is good for you and for young people

From childhood we learn to strive for success and with that, fear failure. But what if failure is more gift than curse – is embracing it the path to true joy?

Joseph Hartropp • 26 Oct, 2021

The teenage brain: 10 things you need to know about adolescent identity

How does the teenage brain work? Here’s ten quick psychological insights to help you understand young people and meet them where they’re at.

Jenny Cavendish • 18 Oct, 2021

When control goes too far in youth work – and how to stop it

We all want to feel in control – but when can that desire become dangerous for our youth work? How can we empower young people instead of controlling them?

Gry Apeland • 11 Oct, 2021