Every week we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week’s trending links include knowing when to cut out irrelevant practices, student leadership basics, what graduating seniors can tell you about your ministry, and plenty of fuel for your procrastination.

BLOGS FROM YOUTHSPECIALTIES.COM THIS WEEK

Andy Juvinall shared how he changed Confirmation to keep students connected: “Stop Graduating From Confirmation” – CLICK TO VIEW

We unpacked a conversation with Darrell Girardier about: “4 Things The Church Can Do Better On Social Media”  – CLICK TO VIEW

BLOGS FROM OTHER GREAT YOUTH WORKERS THIS WEEK

LeadershipTreks shared this great post: “Sacred Cow Slaughter: Cutting Out Irrelevant Practices” – CLICK TO VIEW

Jen Bradbury continues a great series on Student Leadership Basics: “What to do at your regular meetings” – CLICK TO VIEW

Andy Blanks helps examine what graduating seniors may represent: “What Your Graduating Seniors Might Show You About Your Ministry” – CLICK TO VIEW

Dave Rudd shared a great post to help create welcoming environments for students: “8 Steps to Make Everyone In Your Group Feel Accepted” – CLICK TO VIEW

Ron Powell wrote a great mother’s day post you can share with parents: “These 2 Secrets Make Moms of Teens Amazing – CLICK TO VIEW

FUN THINGS TO FUEL YOUR PROCRASTINATION

Jimmy Fallon & Jack Black Recreate “More Than Words” Music Video – CLICK TO VIEW

Man balances on BB-8 droid and plays the Star Wars theme with flame shooting bagpipes – CLICK TO VIEW

Star Wars: The Purr Awakens – CLICK TO VIEW

The thug life chose me – CLICK TO VIEW

17 kids who are so done with weddings – CLICK TO VIEW