Resources
Lending Library
For more information on lending library resources, or how to borrow them, please Contact the YAYA Office!
To download a Lending Library brochure, please click here. (pdf, 547k)
Here are new titles in each of the categories in the library to give you an idea before you come into the office:
- The Twelve Gifts of Birth, by Charlene Costanzo.
Reveals the birthright inheritance that all children receive at this moment.
- Old Turtle and the Broken Truth, by Douglas Wood.
A story about a girl helping to mend broken and incomplete truth.
- Giraffes Can't Dance, by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees.
A story about dancing your own way in the world.
Meditation, Prayer and Worship
- Worship Feast: 100 Awesome Ideas for Postmodern Youth.
Theory, logistics, and ideas for a variety of transformative worship moments by, for, and with youth.
Social and Political Issues
- Evoking Change: Make a Difference in Your Life and in the World, by Anna S. Christie.
- Safe Sanctuaries for Youth: Reducing the risk of abuse in Youth Ministry, by Joy Thornburg Melton.
Designed to help churches assess risk and reduce the likelihood of abuse.
Music
- The Good Book: A wholly revised compilation of the group-singing songs of Linnea Good.
Music book including 43 of Linnea's favourites.
Biblical and Spiritual Education Resources
- Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal, by Christopher Moore.
- Practicing Passion: Youth and the Quest for a Passionate Church, by Kenda Creasy Dean.
Relocating youth ministry in practical theology, drawing on the historic practices of the Christian community as a “curriculum of passion”.
- Soulcards 2, by Deborah Koff-Chapin.
- Storycathcher: Making Sense of Our Lives through the Power and Practice of Story, by Christina Baldwin.
Inspiration and Theory for Youth Leaders
- 103 Questions Youth Workers Ask, by John Gooch.
Includes planning, dealing with discipline, building community, and balancing spiritual growth and fun.
Group Building and Cooperative Games
- 201 Icebreakers: Group Mixers, Warm-Ups, Energizers, and Playful Activities, by Edie West.
Collection of group builders, including time and supplies needed, purpose of activity, and leadership tips.
Parenting and Youth Ministry
- The Wonder of Boys, by Michael Gurian.
What Parents, Mentors and Educators can do to shape boys into exceptional men.
- Choosing Church: What makes a difference for teens, by Carol Lytch.
Includes information on what attracts teens to church and keeps them there, and effective ways parents and congregations can help build a faith in early teens.
Young Adults
- Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation, by Parker Palmer.
Learning to listen to the inner teacher and follow its leadings toward a sense of meaning and purpose.
Bursary Funds
Bursary funds exist when funds exist. If you would like to make a donation to these funds, please Contact the YAYA Office.- Youth and Young Adult Ministry Bursary Fund
This fund was established by the Vancouver Presbyteries Youth Council in 1992, and since then has enabled many youth (13-18 year olds) to attend events that they could not otherwise afford. Events such as the May Youth Retreat, BC Youth Conference etc, are costly, and because of these cost factors, can be exclusive. In 2001, the decision was made to expand the fund to include the Presbyteries' Young Adult events, such as the Young Adult Retreat and other learning experiences.
Criteria:
- The applicant must be between the ages of 13 and 30.
- Applications should be received 2 weeks before an event, as all requests will be considered at that time.
- For an application form, please contact the office or click here to download one!
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Pearl Griffin Memorial Bursary Fund for Youth Leaders
This fund was established to help youth leaders enhance their training so that they may effectively engage young people in their faith journey and provide a safe place for young people to question while feeling loved and included.
Criteria:
- Either an employed youth leader within Vancouver-South or Vancouver-Burrard presbyteries; or,
- A volunteer who is involved regularly with the youth group in their congregation.
- Applications should be received 4 weeks before an event, as all requests will be considered at that time.
- For more information and an application form, please contact the YAYA office or click here to download one!