February 2012 Archives

Rap, tats and slang

February 27, 2012 by Justin Leave a Comment

I came across an Associated Press article written a few months ago, entitled "US military legacy rubs off on Iraqi youth." The article highlights how 8,000,000 "Iraqis - a quarter of the population - have been born since the US led invasion of 2003 and nearly half the country is under the age of 19." In 2010, the population of Iraq was 32 million people. That means that there are 16 million under the age of 19. It would stand to reason that half of these are likely teenagers. Roughly 8 million youth in a country that is predominantly Muslim. 96.85% according to the most recent Operation World text. While the US military spent the past 8 years fighting for apparent freedom, the negative influence on youth was "hip-hop styles, tough-guy mannerisms, and slangy English patter." That means that they have heard of Eminem and 50 Cent, seen the Twilight movies, but have never heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This reminds me of …
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Filed Under: Global Needs, Gospel Tagged With: adolescence, Christ, church, education, global needs, gospel, iraq, relationships, youth

A look back: ‘Ends of the Earth’ 2012

February 23, 2012 by B Sue Leave a Comment

Check out our journey "to the ends of the earth" and hear from youth pastors about the ride. Thanks to all for your help and support to help the Hillman's reach youth in Bulgaria in Jesus name!! Click on VIMEO to see video on a bigger screen! …
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Filed Under: Featured, Outreach Tagged With: Bulgaria, global needs, global youth, global youth ministry, global youth worker, missiology, support raising, videos, youth, youth group

Intergenerational Ministry in Action

February 22, 2012 by Katie Leave a Comment

Recently, I’ve seen multiple blog postings, articles and sermons on the topic of inter-generational ministry in the church today. There is a growing awareness that we need to rethink the way we interact within the body of Christ, the way we see unity and the way we work together. In a recent lesson, Kara Powell, from Fuller Youth Institute, challenged the church to “be a circle.” In a circle, we are able to see one another, face to face, and stand together, shoulder to shoulder. The goal of inter-generational ministry is to connect all generations. To take the wisdom of the older generation and pass it on to the youth. To take the exuberance of the youth and reignite passion in the older generations. To “encourage one another daily” as Hebrews exhorts... A few articles I’ve read have asked the question: How do we do inter-generational ministry? It sounds great in theory and we believe in it, but how do we …
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Filed Under: General, YM Advice Tagged With: church, community, global youth ministry, intergenerational ministry, Kenya, Southeast Asia, youth ministry, Zambia

Leaving on a jet plane- Mobilizing global youth workers

February 20, 2012 by B Sue 2 Comments

One of our goals this year at YouthHOPE is to mobilize our first 2 full time YouthHOPE teams to Chang Mai, Thailand and Southeast Asia. Our teams will be heading out this month to their respective countries to start language study and launch a new entrepreneurship school. Hear their stories of transition to life in another culture: …
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Filed Under: General, Global Youth Worker Stories Tagged With: global youth workers, Goals, mission work, moblize, Southeast Asia, Thailand, training, youth

Partnering with Nationals

February 17, 2012 by Kyle Leave a Comment

Many folks are aware of YouthHOPE's engagement with North Americans. Perhaps you already know that we mobilize college students each summer to serve alongside global youth workers. Maybe you've run into us at a conference and heard about our global youth ministry courses offered at a number of U.S. colleges and universities. I'd be really disappointed if you didn't know that we engage, prepare, and support people to proclaim Christ overseas as career missionaries reaching out to youth. I would wager, however, that you are not as informed about our partnerships with foreign nationals who are working with youth. By 'nationals' I mean Christian workers, who are not Americans, ministering in their own country. YouthHOPE is proud to partner with folks who are engaging in holistic youth ministry all around the world. In addition to the five national couples associated with YouthHOPE, we also partner with several …
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Filed Under: General, Global Youth Worker Stories Tagged With: community, core values, culture, engage, global youth worker, holistic, leadership development, learning, making disciples, missiology, partners, prepare, relationships, support

What If you only had $1 a day?

February 16, 2012 by Ryan Leave a Comment

Did you ever see an episode of “30 Days” that aired from 2005 to 2008 on FX? If not you missed out on Morgan Spurlock (better known for the documentary “Super Size Me”) immerse himself in something for 30 days. Episodes ranged from living on minimum wage for 30 days to spending 30 days in prison. He actually only spent 25 days because most prisoners in Virginia serve only 85% of their sentence. Like Morgan Spurlock’s “30 Days” I’ll be living off $1 a day for food for the full 29 days of February. I will be joining 2.7 billion people in the world today who live on $2.50 or less a day. Last month I was traveling a lot raising support for Mary and my ministry in Myanmar. In the midst of my travels I visited one of my best friends, Matt Hickman, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Matt has a huge heart for the poor and is planning to start an organization in the next year and a half called “truth be told” that will …
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Filed Under: General, Global Youth Worker Stories Tagged With: current events, global needs, holistic needs, poverty, Southeast Asia, unemployment

You road 300 miles…. on a bike???

February 15, 2012 by B Sue Leave a Comment

Say what?! Really?!!! Why? This question has been at the hot topic of my conversations lately. For our 12 riders , the 300 miles the Lord set before us was anything but 'a ride in the park'. Last week we faced the entire gamut of trials over the 5 day course to Key West from Fort Myers. Rain. Flat tires. Gusts of Wind. However, in the midst of these trials there was great fellowship and we can rest assured that God's name was made great and youth will be reached in the name of Christ through what we endured for only a short time. People will ask why! When you call Jesus your Lord, your life WILL look different. I praise God that I can answer these questions posed by others with joy of knowing our team rode to "let [the Father's] kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:10) After cycling To the Ends of the Earth next to my brothers (and sister) in Christ, I can say that I now understand better what it …
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Filed Under: General, Outreach Tagged With: bearing fruit, Bulgaria, community, global youth worker, gospel, relationships, support raising, unity, youth

Less Equals More

February 13, 2012 by Adam 1 Comment

< = > Less equals more. Having the opportunity to minister cross-culturally has made me more aware of my own cultural. I have grown to understand my worldview better because I actively work to learn others in order to communicate Biblical ideas in culturally relevant ways. Materialism is obviously a problem within the church here in the United States. Most are aware of this. I do feel I am more aware of the negative consequences because of the exposure to those living joyfully with much less in cultures where materialism is not a huge issue. I am surprised that our culture in the US is starting to perceive the negative effects. (Spoiler alert: while our culture might be beginning to see the problem, it still desperately needs help in identifying a solution.) Take this TED video as an example. The speaker states that we have three times more space than we did 50 years ago, but that across the board we are less happy. I …
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Filed Under: General, Newsworthy Tagged With: community, culture, holistic needs, Jesus, worldview

“You will be my witnesses… TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH”

February 3, 2012 by B Sue Leave a Comment

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." -Acts 1:8 Tomorrow, our team of 12 riders will be cycling 300 miles to do what Jesus says we can do through the power of the Holy Spirit- to be witnesses of Christ in Florida, Bulgaria, and 'To the Ends of the Earth.' God has provided a way for YouthHOPE and youth ministers from 7 different churches throughout the Fort Myers area to come together for the same cause- to reach the unreached youth of Bulgaria with the love of Christ. Not only has God been faithful to provide riders, churches, and support for the ride,but He has also opened doors to share with the surrounding community the need for servants in youth ministry around the world. We pray that through this ride we glorify the Father on earth, having accomplished the work that he gave us to do …
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Filed Under: General, Outreach Tagged With: Bulgaria, Christ, church, community, current events, global needs, global youth, global youth ministry, global youth worker, outreach, prayer, support raising, unity, youth ministers, youth ministry

Obsessed with safety?…

February 1, 2012 by Adam Leave a Comment

Do you know someone going on a short-term mission trip this year? What are they doing to prepare for the project? I highly recommend that they watch episode 5 of this last seasons The Amazing Race as part of their preparation. I’ll admit I have a slight bias, not because I am a huge fan of the show (I prefer to fill my allotted reality TV time with Survivor) but because the teams were in Thailand. Reason enough for a recommendation via a Facebook Story (or status if you are old school), but the need for the blog post comes out of the episodes potential to help future participants do less damage in their attempts to advance the kingdom. An idea that takes more than 140 characters to unpack. All short-term mission participants go with the hope of having a positive impact, unfortunately that is a feat some fail to achieve. Much has been written about this issue of doing harm while attempting to help lately, mostly regarding …
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Filed Under: General, YM Advice Tagged With: holistic, leadership development, mission work, trust, youth, youth group

Rap, tats and slang

A look back: ‘Ends of the Earth’ 2012

Intergenerational Ministry in Action

Leaving on a jet plane- Mobilizing global youth workers

Partnering with Nationals

What If you only had $1 a day?

You road 300 miles…. on a bike???

Less Equals More

“You will be my witnesses… TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH”

Obsessed with safety?…

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