In ministry we might talk about social media as the boogieman. Instead, here are five ways we can talk to youth about how we process what we see and consume on social media through the filter of our faith and set Christ-centered boundaries.
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Technology has always been a fact moving and hard to hit target, but with the changes that have taken place since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, that pace has accelerated faster than any might have anticipated. If we focus on the Gospel, we stand a much better chance of making deliberate and intentionally wise choices with our finite resources.
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We want to meet young people where they are at with the Gospel, but modern technology presents youth workers with an extra layer of challenge. As you navigate social media, it is important to consider how to manage risk so both you and your youth are protected and cared for.
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As we look at social media and technology in youth ministry, we want to provide downloadable resources for you to use in your ministry.
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Empathy isn’t often something the digital landscape often offers. As young people spend more and more time on technology, this can be an important space for them to learn to both share the Gospel and show compassion. Here are three ways your Youth Ministry can help develop empathy for others as they share the love of Jesus.
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Sometimes it’s difficult to connect with students face to face. Time, distance or times of disaster might mean that you must use other tools to connect. Video meetings are a great tool to help build those relationships.
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Best Practices for Youth Group Use without Abuse We have all likely seen it: adolescents going...
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This one-part Bible study explores the murky waters of the online world and looks at what the Bible has to say about our behavior both on- and off-line.
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Kids are gorging on technology and are starting to get sick of it.
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If you can wrench the iPod from a teenager’s hand, you can have access to their entire music library and see quickly and easily what kinds of music they listen to most often.
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While the quality of text communication is debatable, it is almost guaranteed that your message will be read quickly. Yes, these short bursts of text that are slowly taking all of the vowels out of the English language can actually be useful.
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Are your youth distracted from group time by their cell phones? Try this idea and let us know how it goes!
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