Tag: youth ministry

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...

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...

We took time this week to interview David Larsen, founder of Africa Media Online, Chairperson of Scripture Union Pietermaritzburg and father of three. We...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 pause to celebrate your ministry? Whether you have been in ministry for a few years now, or if you have...

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...