It can be difficult, even when you hang out with students in your ministry every week, and we have all made that mistake where we incorrectly reference something in pop culture and kids look at us like we have suddenly become completely out of touch. At the end of the day, I'm in the camp that says loving students is more important that knowing every nuance of a student's subculture . . . but it doesn't hurt to do some quick homework. Paul modeled this for us in his travels. Here are some links and tools that could help you with just a few minutes a week.
trendwatching.com
cypu.org
mryouth.com
repnation.com
simplyyouthministry.com
Student Ministry Connect
tools for texting students:
constantcontact.com
eztext.com

3 comments:
wish I could have been there! I had a blast meeting everyone last year. Definitely next year though!
Also, I'm looking forward to Believe in St. Louis. Let us/our church know if you need anything!
Thanks for the post. The week in Satown was great. I am pushed by our conversations. Thanks.
another tool for texting is txtsignal.com
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