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The truth about small group resources
The beating heart of youth ministry? Tim Gough from Youth Work hacks presents his research into small groups in youth work across the UK.
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Theresa May and the burning issue of mental health
Helen Cutteridge responds to Prime Minister May's speech that highlighted the issue of mental health provision, particularly for young people.
What stops the flow of traffic from children’s work to youth work?
Children's Worker Sam Donoghue responds to Youthscape's 2016 report 'Losing Heart', which explored youth work provision in the UK church.
The 'sexting' phenomenon - and why we need to keep talking
Research shows 'sexting' is a fast-growing phenomenon amongst young people. How can adults respond helpfully and sensitively, without resorting to shaming or just feigning ignorance?
18 Nov, 2016
A glimmer of hope after Trump 2016?
In this post following the 2016 US Presidential Election, Martin Saunders looks at what's concerning, but also what's hopeful, amidst the statistics.
11 Nov, 2016
School pupils believe we have souls…but they’re less sure there’s a God
This 2016 study found that half of English school pupils believe they have a soul. But they're less convinced about the existence of God.
11 Nov, 2016
Youth culture and the digital revolution: What to do?
The internet is always evolving, faster than we can comprehend and with a major impact on young people. Youth for Christ's Phil Knox explores practical steps forward.
Is the internet changing how young people engage with the Bible?
Technological advances are always transforming the way we live and learn. How is internet usage changing young people's approach to the Bible?
04 Nov, 2016
The state of girlhood in the UK: How can we turn up the volume of hope for girls?
Responding to a survey describing growing unhappiness around girls and women aged 7-21, Dr Claire Rush paves a positive way forward.
The state of girlhood in the UK: What are girls telling us?
Sexism, safety, self-esteem and leadership: some of the key themes raised in a 2016 report on the experiences of young girls/women aged 7-21.
Paid youth work and volunteers: A new paradigm?
Dr Nick Shepherd examines youth work statistics to explore the relationship between paid workers, their training, and the cultivation of volunteers in church ministry.
Self-harm and gender expression
The conversation about young people, gender identity and self-harm remains important but complex. Here Oliver, born Ellie, talks about transitioning genders and their struggle with self-harm.
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