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Interfaith Youth Core
"Every day in small towns, college campuses, and big cities across the United States, thousands of religiously devout young people answer the call to service in their traditions to give back to their communities. We're a 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to creating exciting, effective ways to bring them together, to build and learn side by side."
http://www.ifyc.org/
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Project Burning Bush
"Project Burning Bush is a two-year program for high school youth who are interested in using their gifts and talents for the church." Directed by the Presbyterian School of Christian Education.
http://www.projectburningbush.org/
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"Youth and Family Ministry"
A 2005 course by Houston Heflin at Abilene Christian University.
http://www.acu.edu/img/assets/2892/BIBM646Dallas.pdf
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"All in the Family"
An article by Pamela Smith McCall in The Christian Century (2001).
http://www.religion-online.org/showarticle.asp?title=2171
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Christian Youth Work and Youth Ministry
A collection of articles on the Infed (Informal Education) web site.
http://www.infed.org/christianyouthwork/index.htm
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"Goal of Youth Ministry"
An article by Michael Warren in The Christian Century (2004).
http://www.religion-online.org/showarticle.asp?title=3129
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"Paying Attention to Youth Culture"
An article by Charles Foster in The Christian Century (1998).
http://www.religion-online.org/showarticle.asp?title=175
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"Recreating America: Youth Ministry and Social Change, 1930-1999"
An essay by Jon Pahl.
http://www.infed.org/christianyouthwork/recreating_america.htm
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Youthwork
"Every month Youthwork gives you fresh new ideas and resources for your youth ministry, both in print and through this site. The magazine is packed full of features, interviews, reviews and news relevant to youth workers and is an essential way to keep up-to-date with the latest resources for your church's youth work."
http://www.youthwork.co.uk/
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National Study of Youth and Religion
"The purpose of the NSYR is to research the shape and influence of religion and spirituality in the lives of American adolescents; to identify effective practices in the religious, moral, and social formation of the lives of youth; to describe the extent and perceived effectiveness of the programs and opportunities that religious communities are offering to their youth; and to foster an informed national discussion about the influence of religion in youth's lives, in order to encourage sustained reflection about and rethinking of our cultural and institutional practices with regard to youth and religion." This site offers online articles and other resources. Maintained at the University of North Carolina.
http://www.youthandreligion.org/
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Pastor2youth.com
"Welcome to the home of one of the largest youth ministry freebie archives on the internet. The site includes hundreds of games - categorized by energy level and location, tons of downloadable resources - including PowerPoint lessons, PowerPoint games, Bible studies, backgrounds, and more. Additionally, Pastor2Youth.com has hundreds of helpful links, youth ministry papers, and even a member's discussion forum to exchange more ideas."
http://pastor2youth.com/index.html
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Youth Specialties
"For over 30 years Youth Specialties has worked alongside Christian youth workers of just about every denomination and youth-serving organization. We're here to help you, whether you're brand new to youth ministry or a veteran, whether you're a volunteer or a career youth pastor. Each year we serve more than 100,000 youth workers worldwide through our training Seminars and Conventions, resources, and here on the Internet."
http://www.youthspecialties.com/
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Youthministry.com
"The people who've dreamed up this site are the same folks who bring you GROUP Magazine and Group Publishing—our goal is to connect you with people, organizations, ideas, and resources from every corner of the youth ministry universe."
http://www.youthministry.com/
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Suggested Bibliography for Youth and Family Ministry
Maintained at Abilene Christian University.
http://www.acu.edu/academics/cbs/centers-services/ministryYouth/bibliography.html
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"Youth Ministry"
A course by Mark Davis at Covenant Theological Seminary.
http://www.covenantseminary.edu/resources/#!/courses-youth-ministry
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"Developing a Theological Model for 21st Century Youth Ministry"
A course by Ron Marrs at Western Seminary.
http://westernseminary.edu/Syllabi/PDX/Fall_2009/yms502_f09.pdf
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"Ministry with Youth"
A course by Barbara Anne Keeley at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.
http://www.unitedseminary.edu/faculty/syllabi/CL447winter2008.pdf
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Center for First Third Ministry
"The Center for First Third Ministry at Luther Seminary exists to equip ministry leaders and congregations to faithfully and effectively minister with children, youth, young adults and families. We do that by developing: solid theological understandings; faithful and vibrant ministry strategies; known best practices; and well-informed and skilled leadership for faith communities as they serve the world."
http://www.firstthird.org/
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Lifelong Faith
"LifelongFaith Associates is committed to helping congregations develop lifelong faith formation for all ages and generations, increasing the capacity of leaders and communities to nurture faith growth."
http://www.lifelongfaith.com/
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