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Youth Specialties Acquires Planet Wisdom SAN DIEGO, CA – Youth Specialties, a world leader in youth ministry resources, has acquired Dallas, Tex.-based Planet Wisdom from Wisdom Works Ministries. Planet Wisdom, a ministry dedicated to teens and those who care about them, hosts student tours, maintains a robust web site and offers a variety of published resources including books and curriculum. Terms of the acquisition, which was effective July 22, 2008, were not disclosed. ...Readmore

Book Review: Lock-Ins, Board Meetings and Push-Ups by Jay Tucker By Mike Kupferer  If you are in your first couple of years of youth ministry, the phrase Lock-Ins, Board Meetings and Push-Ups, might seem like a peculiar grouping.  After my seven years of full-time youth ministry, I must agree with Jay Tucker's way of putting them together in the youth ministry vocabulary (and the title of his e-book), as he  sets out to help explain how to survive in youth ministry Monday through Friday....Readmore

Cutting: Understanding the Self-Mutilation of Teenagers By Kelli Woodard My ministry journey led me off the well-beaten path of church work into a job at a residential counseling facility for teens. During my 18 months as a house parent, my eyes were opened to the issue of self-mutilation and I learned how to have an effective ministry with hurting teens. Our facility was designed for short-term stays, with most teens graduating the program and returning home within 12-18 months. Our residents were "normal" kids, the same kids who atte...Readmore

June 2nd: What Would You Do? This week we're hooking you up with a sample from a cool resource called, What Would You Do? 500 Questions to Get Teens Talking. If you like it head on over to Kevin's website and pick up a copy. He's offering a special deal to YMX users. Mention code YMEX when you order and he'll send you a signed copy for just $9, plus shipping. Email Kevin directly.Download the file (40 kb) ...Readmore