Dear Jonathan,Thank you again for being there for us youth workers. The Lord has blessed us with growth from the community. These kids are mostly unchurched and therefore are presenting to our Wed. night meeting with their significant others, which is exciting, but it appears that we are now faced with the issues of proper physical contact during the...
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...