Every week we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week’s trending links include understanding your middle schooler, 3 things to look for in a youth minister, the evangelism conversation no one is having, and plenty of fuel for your procrastination.

BLOGS FROM YOUTHSPECIALTIES.COM THIS WEEK

Stephen Ingram adds a great perspective to our #GetBeyond posts with a look at how he addresses the misunderstanding that “Faith is not Intellectual” – CLICK TO VIEW

Matt Larkin offers encouragement for any youth worker struggling with being content where God has them right now: “But You’re JUST the Youth Pastor…” – CLICK TO VIEW

BLOGS FROM OTHER GREAT YOUTH WORKERS THIS WEEK

Huff Post Parents shared a great conversation starter with middle school ministry parents: “Understanding Your Middle Schooler: 4 Tips For Success” – CLICK TO VIEW

Jason Sansbury wrote about a powerful lesson learned from chasing after one of those kids you might be willing to let go of: “Sometimes the Lost Sheep Becomes the Shepherd” – CLICK TO VIEW

The Gospel Coalition wrote a strong gut-check post for some of us: “3 Things to Look for in a Youth Minister” – CLICK TO VIEW

Carey Nieuwhof dives into a great illustration with “The Evangelism Conversation No One is Having” – CLICK TO VIEW

Josh Griffin gives a peak behind his ministry curtain with this post: “What is the Perfect Youth Group Order of Service?” – CLICK TO VIEW

FUN THINGS TO FUEL YOUR PROCRASTINATION

Key & Peel’s TeachingCenter – CLICK TO VIEW

Doug the Pug recreates Taylor Swift Instagram pics – CLICK TO VIEW

Tom Cruise and Jimmy Fallon’s Lip Sync Battle – CLICK TO VIEW

Super Mario Bros Medley played by a crazy good pianist – CLICK TO VIEW

The Hulk is real. . . and he hates it when cars park on the bike path – CLICK TO VIEW