On our summer trip, we pulled into the parking lot and right before we got out, a couple boys mooned the other van. We told the kids that was yuck and don't show your shinny hinny again. Gross! The kids know I mean business and even with just that short conversation, I am sure it will not happen again....
Jonathan,This past week it was drawn to my attention that two teens had taken a pregnancy test. What do you suggest on approaching this issue. My concern is that I promise confidentiality with my teens. But what happens if they do end up pregnant. The parents might be upset that I knew they were sexually...
Jonathan,I have a youth that has challenged me in every way possible. He is a good kid deep inside, but I have tried everything to talk to him about some of his choices he's made. Some quick background on him: he lives with his mom, who just went through her second divorce and works as a nurse very long...
Jonathan,Where can we find GOOD, FREE Christian clipart on the internet?SandyAnswerSandy,Thanks for the email.Clip art- yes- I used to link a site that had some great stuff- but they evaporated into cyberland. They are no more. I've seen a few free ones- but to be honest, they didn't catch my attention because the Youth Specialties ARTSOURCE CD (click here)...
Jonathan,We have problem with cliques and excluding new students in our group- what would you do to address this- are there movie clips that you could incorporate into a talk?BethAnswerBeth,Thanks for the email. Good question.I think this requires more than a talk. There are several things you can do:I'd address it with my student leaders. I don't know if...
I wonder if you have an input for us regarding a ministry we have called Pizza and Discussion. Another area pastor and I have had a weekly ministry with our senior high school students that looks like this: We order pizza from the local pizza shop and bring the pizzas over to the high school music room or gym,...
I need fundraising ideas bad, but our kids aren't into selling stuff, gotany fun fundraising ideas? HELP!Megan, Parkland, WAAnswerMegan,You're not alone. I can't tell you the countless e-mails I've received asking the same thing.The fund raiser I use each year- with outstanding results- and a bonus of social service experience, is what I call a "Salvation Army Work Day."I...