Every week we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week’s trending links include 28 ways to ask your teens about their day, a look inside a youth minister’s summer, overview of the Charlie Charlie Challenge, and plenty of fuel for your procrastination.

BLOGS FROM YOUTHSPECIALTIES.COM THIS WEEK

Kenda Creasy Dean shares in this YS Idea Lab: “Looking to the Future of Youth Ministry” – CLICK TO VIEW

Tony Akers breaks down his “Hopes and Prayers for Graduates” – CLICK TO VIEW

BLOGS FROM OTHER GREAT YOUTH WORKERS THIS WEEK

SCOTT RUBIN pointed out this great post you can share with parents and volunteers: “28 Ways to Ask Your Teens ‘How Was School Today?’ Without Asking Them ‘How Was School Today?’’ – CLICK TO VIEW

DIETRICH KIRK wrote a little encouragement in prep for the summer: “Summer Break? Inside a Youth Minister’s Summer” – CLICK TO VIEW

A look at what a new trend with some students: “The Charlie Charlie Challenge—What is the spooky craze?” – CLICK TO VIEW

Patti Gibbons tweeted out a helpful post that’s worth thinking through with your volunteer and ministry team: “How Not to Praise Your Employee’s Work” – CLICK TO VIEW

AARON BUTTERY shared some practical steps that no one ever wants to need: “How to Fire a Volunteer” – CLICK TO VIEW

FUN THINGS TO FUEL YOUR PROCRASTINATION

Jeopardy contestant tries to name a hymn and gets a little confused – CLICK TO VIEW

Animal sound man – CLICK TO VIEW

Baby band – CLICK TO VIEW

Dog thinks through a problem – CLICK TO VIEW

Batkid Begins (Official Trailer) – CLICK TO VIEW