Praxis Victoria

"If we, ultimately, care about the whole lives of teenagers, and know that their parents have a bigger influence on their whole lives than any other influence (including their peers, and certainly including us), it would be arrogant or myopic to ignore parents in our youth ministry strategies."

— Mark Oestreicher, The Youth Cartel

(Source: whyismarko.com)

Justin Duckworth from Urban Vision NZ on why young people struggle to take the adventure of following Jesus.

Justin spoke at the recent Praxis Victoria training intensive, October 2011. 

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Lindy Croucher and our Year 1 students delve into knowing themselves

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Young people do not seek out a group because it aligns with their world view; rather it is the opposite.

Young people seek out a group that offers them a sense of meaning, worth and recognition. The better they are at articulating the values of the group, the more these young people are given a sense of self-worth and belonging.

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— From research on young people and group violence

Against the Tide - Book Launch with Justin Duckworth and Marcus Curnow

Justin & Jenny Duckworth have just published a moving, readable and inspiring memoir of their time in communities of discipleship.

Come to the Australian book launch and hear Justin talk about the journey that has led to this book.

Marcus Curnow will also be speaking on the themes of this book.

Tuesday, October 4 · 8:00pm - 9:30pm.

The Cave, 78 St Leonard’s Rd, Ascot Vale, Australia.

RSVP here on Facebook. Gold Coin donation (includes supper).

Here’s what Shane Claiborne had to say about the book:

“As you flip through these pages, you feel your soul start to breathe better. It is a call to break free from all that suffocates us and to live with the recklessness and innocence of the lilies and sparrows.”