Every week we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week’s trending links include a post-holiday digital recovery plan, 7 things your volunteers want, 20 myths about a great youth worker, and plenty of fuel for your procrastination.

BLOGS FROM YOUTHSPECIALTIES.COM THIS WEEK

Tony Akers outlined some really helpful ideas for middle school youth workers: “A Small Group Strategy for Middle School Ministry” — CLICK TO VIEW

Steve Case hit on some key misunderstandings about youth ministry that most youth workers have encountered: “13 Lies About Youth Ministry” — CLICK TO VIEW

BLOGS FROM OTHER GREAT YOUTH WORKERS THIS WEEK

Brad Griffin put together a few great ideas you can share with parents of your students: “How Can I Help My Family Recover from a Post-Holiday Digital Hangover” — CLICK TO VIEW

Trevor Hamaker gave us some reminders for how we can care for volunteers: “7 Things Your Volunteers Really Want” — CLICK TO VIEW

Andy Blanks helped us rethink things that might be hindering our students: “4 Obstacles to Your Students’ Growth” — CLICK TO VIEW

Jody Livingston wrote out a list of “20 Myths About a Great Youth Worker” — CLICK TO VIEW

Christopher Wesley described a few ways that we can step into all the opportunities that come with the new year: “How to Make the Most Out of the New Year” — CLICK TO VIEW

FUN THINGS TO FUEL YOUR PROCRASTINATION

Refrigerator sledding — CLICK TO VIEW

The best low budget trailer ever: “Star Wars: The Low Budget Awakens” — CLICK TO VIEW

Dude Perfect’s Make-A-Wish edition — CLICK TO VIEW

A little girl that is proud of her farts — CLICK TO VIEW

Australian teens try American cereal — CLICK TO VIEW