Tag: youth ministry
An Interview with Ayanda Nxusani on Anti-Racist Discipleship
We took time this week to catch up with Ayanda Nxusani to chat about anti-racist discipleship. Ayanda is a Masters student in historical violence...
TALKING ABOUT RACE WITH TEENAGERS
It's easy and comfortable to talk with teenagers about movies and memes but conversations about racism have us praying that someone else will put...
David Larsen on Scripture Union, South Africa and youth ministry
We took time this week to interview David Larsen, founder of Africa Media Online, Chairperson of Scripture Union Pietermaritzburg and father of three. We...
Pastoral Care in COVID-19: The Ministry of Presence
COVID-19 has ravaged our world as we know it, throwing our communities into disarray. Since the start of the global pandemic, we have faced...
Decolonising Youth Ministry?
I’m sure others are further on with their exploration of the decolonisation of youth ministry than I'm presently. Although I’ve journeyed with the young...
Discipling Young People: Dealing with Despondency
Discipleship is one of the key aspects which makes youth ministry successful, but as leaders, despondency can set in for several reasons.
The numbers game
We...
MATTHEW TARBOTON ON YOUTH MINISTRY
We recently had the opportunity to interview Matthew Tarboton, the Regional Director of Scripture Union Amatola/East London. He shared his thoughts on the decolonisation...
Special Needs Teenagers – are they Welcome at Youth?
Are teenagers with special needs welcome in your church’s youth programme, or is it just another place they feel excluded?
My friend Mary*, a mom...
WHEN LAST DID YOU CELEBRATE YOUR MINISTRY?
When last did you pause to celebrate your ministry? Whether you have been in ministry for a few years now, or if you have...
THE NEW CHALLENGES OF YOUTH MINISTRY IN SOUTH AFRICA
The recent holiday club season highlighted some of the challenges those in youth ministry are facing.
A young 13-year-old, known as ‘the hitman’ from a...