Every week we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week’s trending links include a look at what the latest Pew Research info says affects youth ministry, 5 things every college graduate needs, tips when handling complaints about your ministry, and plenty of fuel for your procrastination.

BLOGS FROM YOUTHSPECIALTIES.COM THIS WEEK

Tony Akers helps us all with “Evaluating The Right Things” – CLICK TO VIEW

We looked back at this great post: “Ministry Synergy” – CLICK TO VIEW

BLOGS FROM OTHER GREAT YOUTH WORKERS THIS WEEK

Andy Blanks unpacks the most recent Pew Research study: “What American’s Changing Religious Landscape Means for the Teenagers in Your Youth Ministry” – CLICK TO VIEW

Another perspective on the same Pew Research study: “Losing My Religion: Why People Are Really Leaving the Church (It’s not what you think) – CLICK TO VIEW

Jon Acuff wrote: “5 Things Every College Graduate Needs” – CLICK TO VIEW

Youth Ministry Media shared this great breakdown of “How to Make Your Own Sign-in Kiosk” – CLICK TO VIEW

Justin Knowles created a great list of tips: “Tips to Keep in Mind While Handling Complaints About Your Ministry” – CLICK TO VIEW

FUN THINGS TO FUEL YOUR PROCRASTINATION

Dear Graduates – A Message from Kid President – CLICK TO VIEW

Jean-Claude Van Damme recreates his “Kickboxer” dance scene – CLICK TO VIEW

Crow thinks he’s sneaky – CLICK TO VIEW

TETRIS – CLICK TO VIEW

Gandalf and the Fellowship of Celebrities – CLICK TO VIEW