Linkworthy – 6/7/09

Youth Ministry

• The Great Emergence and Youth Ministry – My friend Jerry has just started a blog based on his thesis for his Masters of Arts degree from Luther Seminary. I will likely be posting on this more later. For now, take the time to read what he has written.
• Issues and Answers – Tim Schmoyer posts a huge free resource.
• 9 Expectations of Interns – Josh Griffin also posts 10 more expectations.
• Staying connected to graduates – Some good tips for staying in touch.
• 45 Tips for Youth Pastors – Jason Curlee posts a good list.
• Youth Ministry Salaries – Adam McLane posts the third part in his series on personal finance for youth ministers. Some great ideas here.
• Simple Student Ministry – Tim Schmoyer reviews this new book.
• Texting and Adolescent Development – The Fuller Youth Institute blog has some thoughts on a recent article in the New York Times.
• A Discussion from The Office – Dixon posts a Film School discussion he used based around an episode of The Office.
• The Amazing Potential of Youth – Most of our young people are capable of so much more than we realize. HT to Tony Jones.

Theology & Ecclesiology

• Theology and the new physics – Jake points us to a fascinating series.
• What the SBC can Learn from the Demise of GM – I think this extends well beyond the SBC. The fall of GM is a wake up call for the church. We are living in a new era now.
• Stop talking about “the other” – Ben thinks we need a theological moratorium on the phrase.
• A Great Idea for Pentecost – Two churches worship together every Pentecost–a great sign.

Miscellaneous

• Top 10 Reasons to Switch to WordPress – I’m a big WordPress fan. Adam gives you some good reasons why.