Imagination & Creativity

Dr. Stephanie Paulsell and Ms. Vanessa Zoltan in conversation following their lecture entitled, “Matches Struck in the Dark: Imagination and the Joyful Life.”

Sabbath Rest

Dave Rahn and Ebonie Davis in conversation after delivering a lecture entitled, “Gritty Sabbath Rest: Shaping a Keystone Habit for Adolescent Faith and Joy.”

Nurturing the Emotional Lives of Adolescents

Nadja Reilly and Kate Hyde offer insights on identifying and ministering to youth at risk for depression.

Suicide and Depression Among Adolescents

Nadja Reilly, Kate Hyde, and Sarah Farmer discuss the prevalence of suicide and depression among adolescents.

Leading Trips with Youth

Rev. Canon Chris Russell shares his experience leading trips with youth at his church in Reading, UK.

Talking About Gender and Sexuality with Youth

Dr. Kate Ott offers advice on how to broach the topic of gender and sexuality with youth.

Leading Transformative Service Days and Mission Trips

Skip Masback delivers a lecture entitled, “Leading Transformative Service Days and Mission Trips,” as part of YMI’s 2015 Summer Symposium: “Planting Seeds of Hope & Joy.”

Leadership in Youth Groups

Mike Park offers advice on encouraging leadership within youth groups.

Relationships Unfiltered

Andy Root delivers a lecture entitled, “Relationships Unfiltered: A Re-imagination of Relationship Ministry with Young People” as part of the Youth Ministry Now colloquium in partnership with Berkeley Divinity School in 2012.

Community

Kara Powell and Mike Park in conversation following their lecture, “How Your Church Can Grow Young.”

Gratitude

Robert Emmons and Marc Afshar in discussion after delivering a lecture entitled, “God, Grace, Gifts & Gratitude.”

Joy and Belonging in Youth Ministry

Kenda Creasy Dean and Justin Forbes in conversation after delivering a lecture entitled, “Trace My Hand: Joy & Belonging in Youth Ministry.”