ACE’s in Arizona

This story was on the front page of the Arizona Republic yesterday:  Child Adversity, Abuse in Arizona Costs $23 Billion.  In a nutshell, researchers took data from a study that looked at ACE’s (adverse childhood experiences) of...

Relating to the Culturally Diverse

I read an academic article recently that examined the management strategies of two teachers who were successfully engaging students in a culturally diverse, urban school. The strategies they used are highly applicable to urban youth ministry, too.1) Understand...

Teen Night 10.09.15

Ro planned a fun evening of games for Teen Night on Friday. There was a tiny basketball goal with plenty of plastic balls for a speed shooting contest.  Next, contestants tried to blow cups off a table using straws. Finally, a few brave...

Youth Haven Visit

A team of six workers from Youth Haven Ranch visited Kids Club last Wednesday and presented a program for us.  These girls were excited!  Youth Haven opened with a song…. then a skit about Jonah. Can you spot Jonah?  (His hair is a...