You could easily miss Sanctuary Youth Centre as you wander around downtown Victoria; it’s tucked into the basement of Church Of Our Lord (COOL) and is noticeable only by the bright graffiti covering the door. However, finding the location doesn’t seem to be a problem for the hundreds of at-risk youth who have poured through […]
10 sure ways to avoid growing a youth ministry
Growth is overrated, and usually involves too much hard work and focus. It is far easier to lead with a minimalist strategy. Don’t read anything about youth ministry. Assume that you already know all there is to know about ministry to teenagers, and that those who have more experience are simply older and out of […]
The emerging young church
In his new book, Revolution, renowned pollster George Barna released a study showing that 20 million people (and growing) in the U.S. say they absolutely love God – but will never go to church again. The main reason cited for their lack of participation is the irrelevance of church to their lives. Some experts suggest […]