We Value Teens

DMin Northern Sem. 30+ yrs of placing value on teens thru presence, education, art, skills training & adventure. Cofounder: Non-Toxic Youth Alternatives, 1993.

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

For parents, grand parents, youth workers, and anybody concerned with how to love young people struggling with anxiety and depression.
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Panoramic view of the teen center, highlighting programs designed for teens because they matter.

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

The Anguish of Adolescence: Practicing the Gospel of Peace Among Teens Suffering from Anxiety and Depression. Recovering the gospel of peace in an age of anguish for the millions of adolescents who have left, and the record numbers finding Christianity irrelevant.

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

After school incarnational ministry. Food & conversations. #teenministry

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

Born between 1995 and 2012, the age group designated Gen Z struggles with anxiety and depression and is being crippled by the strain and stress of an increasingly frightening world. With all of the talk concerning Gen Z, we must not overlook the up-and-coming Generation Alpha.

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

From The Anguish of Adolescence: Ministering in today’s world calls us to create a theology of mission that directly addresses the unique challenges and crises confronting today’s youth.

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

My new book: The Anguish of Adolescence argues that teenagers, parents, and youth workers have been confronted with unprecedented cultural changes that reveal new psychological struggles & sociological trends that deeply affect young people & those who minister to them.

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

Alan Roxburgh and Martin Robinson describe the need to “lean more toward people than programs, more toward relationships than facilities.”

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

For the earliest Christians, the gospel of peace provided a counter-cultural narrative filled with present, future, and cosmic hope—truly good news!

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

To incarnate the gospel of peace to youth is to build bridges marked by personal sacrifice and a submissive leadership from within rather than leadership over.

[Trey Ferguson @PastorTrey05]

In the words of the great Logan Roy, “I love you. But you are NOT serious people.”

[Karen Swallow Prior (Notorious KSP) @KSPrior]

Theological conservatives ought not to fear theological liberals more than they fear child r*pists, sexual abusers, misogynists, and those who cover up these things by their friends in order to hold on to power, position, and platform—or more than they fear God.

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

Please read Amanda's thread.
I work weekly with teenagers. I love them. I have 12 grandchildren and I love them. I want people to realize how culture has changed to accept, condone, and cover up violence.

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

I am hoping to connect with other people in ministry to teens. Can you all help me find others with a similar missionary approach to adolescents? I greatly appreciate it 😃

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

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[Concerned Parent in North Texas @ZachRunsThings]

Concerned Parent in North Texas PRAISES admirable Texas legislature for turning down WOKE federal funding that would feed low income kids.

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

4am at our New Year's Eve Lock-In party😄

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

Happy New Year!

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

A safe place on New Year's Eve.

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

I was asked by an adult in the adult Sunday school class I teach at church, "how do we talk about the kingdom of God when people don't understand kingdom language"?
I offered my opinion, but want to hear from others.
What do you think?

[We Value Teens @DFL00D]

After school we have conversations. Today I asked, what non-monetary gift do you wish for a friend? Answers,
Happiness
Health
To be cared for
Break up w/toxic friend
Better mental state
To stop fighting