Every week we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week’s trending links include 4 ways to maximize a mission trip after it’s over, a look at different types of parents, what “Chef’s Table” can teach youth workers about inspiration, and plenty of fuel for your procrastination.

BLOGS FROM YOUTHSPECIALTIES.COM THIS WEEK

MAINA MWAURA gives some perspective on how he’s been able to transition well out of a church: “Leaving Well” – CLICK TO VIEW

Jody Livingston shared from his experience of communciating with parents before he had kids himself: “Communicating With Parents When You’re Not One” – CLICK TO VIEW

Laurie Polich Short shares her story in a new Youth Ministry Hangout – CLICK TO VIEW

BLOGS FROM OTHER GREAT YOUTH WORKERS THIS WEEK

YOUTHWORKS built a great list for your students after a mission trip: “4 Ways to Maximize The Trip After It’s Over” – CLICK TO VIEW

Jen Bradbury shares her thoughts on “3 Types of Parents” – CLICK TO VIEW

Rachel Blom took some inspiration from Netflix: “What ‘Chef’s Table’ Teaches Us About Inspiration” – CLICK TO VIEW

The team over at NNYM pointed us to this thoughtful read: “8 Ways Emotionally Intelligent People Deal With Toxic People” – CLICK TO VIEW

Rose Lee-Norman wrote a great post on creating a shared language that works for all generations in your ministry: “Intergen Sundays” – CLICK TO VIEW

FUN THINGS TO FUEL YOUR PROCRASTINATION

Catzooka (a cat launcher) – CLICK TO VIEW

The best Dad dancing ever – CLICK TO VIEW

Cat hug – CLICK TO VIEW

The very best moments of the Star Wars panel at Comic-Con – CLICK TO VIEW

Melanie the Raccoon rides a bike – CLICK TO VIEW