From the category archives:

Youth

Insane is on

by Jim Knaggs on January 12, 2010


The youth gathering of the new decade is happening at the Mountain Valley Camp. 392 delegates and staff are facing temperatures of 43 C ( 110 F), but enjoying the best experiences of their long lives.

Pray for them
Count on them
Support them

They’re our kids.
Psalm 104:24
What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at [...]

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Snapshot of Gen Y

by Jim Knaggs on December 8, 2009


If you’d like to learn more about Gen Y, you can read about it here, thanks to Captain Rowan Castle. It’s a pdf download and it’s good. Click here: Snapshot of Gen Y.
Ephesians 3:20
God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it [...]

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Fresh Ideas

by Jim Knaggs on November 19, 2009


The ‘Army’ was built on fresh ideas and imaginative approaches to mission. I confess I’m attracted to these very things when I look at the history, present and future of TSA. Having met today with some highly imaginative people, I am reminded of our foundation strengthened by inspired people serving with fresh vigor.
Whilst every generation [...]

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The State of Young People in Australia

by Jim Knaggs on November 12, 2009


From the Government of Australia in their report entitled, “The State of Young People in Australia”:
“An overall assessment of the importance of religion of 3.2 (out of 10) masks considerable variation between young people depending on which religion they belong to. Figure 10.3 shows the average score of the importance of religion for 15–24-year-olds across [...]

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Gen Y

by Jim Knaggs on September 29, 2009


Captain Rowan Castle has put together a report on Generation “Y”. It’s informative and challenging. The real question now is what do we do with it? How will it impact our understanding and practise?
No one wants to miss this generation for lack of understanding or any other reason. I’m thinking that such a study will [...]

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Holy Youth

by Jim Knaggs on September 28, 2009


The Territorial Youth Brengle is taking place in Melbourne his week. We met with the group tonight and special guest, Rob Noland at the Training College, where this is happening.
One of the things I spoke to them about was our commitment to listen to Spirit filled youth. When the Holy Spirit speaks through them, I [...]

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