Youth Work News

Satellites: Seven keys to putting God at the centre

Martin Saunders explains the seven core, theological values behind Satellites: a brand-new event for young people coming summer 2022.

Martin Saunders • 22 Jul, 2020

Performing theology: Showcase & a new way of doing youth work

Showcase is a new resource that invites young people to explore creativity as a vital expression of faith. Here’s the big picture behind it.

Martin Saunders • 09 Jul, 2020

Youth work in exile: What’s the future for schools workers?

Schools plan to return in September, but what of schools workers? Chris Curtis explores why they’ll be vital for young people as the Covid-19 crisis continues.

Chris Curtis • 02 Jul, 2020

Youth ministry in a world of racial injustice | James Aidoo

In this transcribed conversation with Rachel Gardner, James Aidoo talks about racism, tokenism, and talking with young people about racial injustice.

Rachel Gardner • 19 Jun, 2020

Young people could become the Covid-19 scapegoats — here’s what we need to do

Are we seeing a new wave of demonisation against young people? Martin Saunders explains why youth leaders need to 'stand in the gap' on their behalf.

Martin Saunders • 11 Jun, 2020

Have to/Get to: A critical shift for youth work amidst crisis

How do we cope amidst the chaos, fear and confusion wrought by the coronavirus crisis? Lahna Pottle reflects on a small shift that made a dramatic difference for her work.

Lahna Pottle • 26 May, 2020

Compassion and determination: the essentiality of youth work in a post-coronavirus world

‘Key work’ or not, youth work is essential not only for the millions of vulnerable young people in need, but for society as a whole. Can the government—and the church—recognise that?

Gemma Milligan • 15 May, 2020

Permission to fail: an open letter to my friends and colleagues in the youth ministry community

Has online youth work been difficult for you? In an open letter to her fellow youth workers, Jemimah Woodbridge calls for failure stories (as well as the victories).

Jemimah Allen • 01 May, 2020

Is TV's Sex Lockdown "Too Hot to Handle?"

Netflix's answer to Love Island involves a different kind of lockdown. Rachel Gardner explores what this means for young people.

Rachel Gardner • 27 Apr, 2020

Order out of chaos: Creating a Rule of Life

With "normal" life so disrupted, how can we create helpful rhythms in our lives? Martin Saunders looks to ancient spiritual practices.

Martin Saunders • 23 Apr, 2020

To the overwhelmed youth worker, you are not alone…

From one youth worker to another - here are three encouragements for you.

Gemma Milligan • 17 Apr, 2020

Offline youth work in a time of lockdown

Is digital youth work the only way we can support young people at the moment? Jemimah Woodbridge offers some alternative ideas.

Jemimah Allen • 08 Apr, 2020