Every week we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week’s trending links include thriving youth ministry in small churches, ideas for making small groups special, talking technology boundaries with kids, and plenty of fuel for your procrastination.

BLOGS FROM YOUTH SPECIALTIES + YOUTH WORKS THIS WEEK

Jody Livingston shared a list of encouraging words to drop into your conversations with students this week: “Words to Speak Often to Students” — CLICK TO VIEW

We looked back at a part of the NYWC experience in this YS Idea Lab: “Social Media Tips for Parents” — CLICK TO VIEW

Jordan Elton wrote a great reminder for anyone thinking about 2016 mission trips: “5 Reasons Why Today is the Day to Book Your Mission Trip” — CLICK TO VIEW

BLOGS FROM OTHER GREAT YOUTH WORKERS THIS WEEK

Jen Bradbury talks about why she’s not afraid to talk about the weird and confusing parts of scripture with her students: “Nothing is Off-limits” — CLICK TO VIEW

Stephanie Caro has a great teaching video for small church youth pastors from NYWC 2015: “Thriving Youth Ministry in Small Churches” — CLICK TO VIEW

Dan Istvanik outlined some great ideas for small groups: “Making Every Week Special” — CLICK TO VIEW

Tim Challies shared the importance about talking technology boundaries with kids: “Before the Birds and the Bees” — CLICK TO VIEW

Andy Blanks  wrote this important reminder for any youth worker: “The Word that Best Describes Jesus’ Ministry Should Describe Yours Too” — CLICK TO VIEW

FUN THINGS TO FUEL YOUR PROCRASTINATION

Bad Lip Reading Star Wars music video: “Bushes of Love” — CLICK TO VIEW

Songify This took a crack at the hilarious news interview with Michelle Dobyne — CLICK TO VIEW

Extreme Yoga Challenge — CLICK TO VIEW

Jimmy Fallon as Bob Dylan singing “Hotline Bling” — CLICK TO VIEW

A little science behind the need for potty breaks in the long youth ministry van rides: “What Happens When You Hold Your Pee?” — CLICK TO VIEW