Every week we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week’s trending links include 10 things we need to know about handling change, youth ministry in a post-Christian world, our need to stay connected, and plenty of fuel for your procrastination.

BLOGS FROM YOUTHSPECIALTIES.COM THIS WEEK

Matt Larkin gives us some helpful ideas for “When (Almost) No One Shows Up” — CLICK TO VIEW

Melissa Rau wrote a great post for anyone feeling alone in ministry: “Flying Solo” — CLICK TO VIEW

BLOGS FROM OTHER GREAT YOUTH WORKERS THIS WEEK

Tina Boyd wrote this thoughtful post: “This is a brain. This is the brain of an adolescent boy. Any questions?” — CLICK TO VIEW

Brian Dodd shared “10 Things Pastors and Church Leaders Need to Know About Handling Change” — CLICK TO VIEW

Brock Morgan addressed youth ministry in a post-Christian world: “How big is your orthodoxy?” — CLICK TO VIEW

Wayne Morgan shared a great reminder for the need to be connected: “You Need Friends” — CLICK TO VIEW

CNN’s Kelly Wallace wrote a great piece on how teens are using media: “Teens spend a ‘mind-boggling’ 9 hours a day using media” — CLICK TO VIEW

FUN THINGS TO FUEL YOUR PROCRASTINATION

Another round of “I Told My Kids I Ate All Their Halloween Candy” — CLICK TO VIEW

The Christian Mingle Inspector — CLICK TO VIEW

Hilarious honest trailer version of the new “Star Wars” trailer — CLICK TO VIEW

Sir David Attenborough narrates Adele’s “Hello” — CLICK TO VIEW 

Aladdin and his magic carpet in NYC — CLICK TO VIEW