INCITE

Global warming threatens ecosystems and societies, but especially the poor who lack the resources to mitigate its effects.

Incite 46 tackles this issue head on, challenging young people to look at the evidence, discover its impacts on the poor, examine their own behaviour and commit to making a difference. The Soul Food study looks at the Biblical mandate for caring for the earth.

If youth groups and churches around the country take real action to heart, we believe they could make a serious difference.

Order your printed copy now from the TEAR office or proceed with the online version. It’s all good, and good for the soul (and the planet).

Youth workers can no longer ignore issues of child protection and child safety. In Queensland, for example, it is now mandatory for all organisations working with young people to have child protection and risk management plans in place. These plans must contain guidelines for recruiting and screening staff and volunteers, a code of conduct for their behaviour, procedures for when a young person discloses harm or abuse, and risk management plans for activities and events. Read the rest of this entry »

Teenagers don’t tend to buy solar hot water systems, water tanks, compost bins, dual flush systems, shower heads and taps, or even light globes. However, there are a lot of small changes they can make to their own habits which won’t inconvenience their family, and will probably please parents! Read the rest of this entry »

The activities in this edition of INCITE could be incorp­orated into a progressive supper activity, using the following program: Read the rest of this entry »

Climate change is making news. From African farmers to Pacific Islanders, vulnerable populations are already affected. How much does your youth group know about its impacts? Read the rest of this entry »

Climate change is a big global challenge. Bigger for poor countries such as flat, low-lying Bangla­desh. Around 150 million people live in a country just over twice Tasmania’s size. Population density, poverty and vulnerability to climate-related disasters — floods and cyclones — all mean it will be hit hard, despite having caused little of the problem. Read the rest of this entry »

Ideas for practical action for youth group members and the church. Read the rest of this entry »

Hire and watch the DVD An Inconvenient Truth. Read the rest of this entry »

What does the Bible says about the environment?

Suitable for groups of any size Read the rest of this entry »

The latest issue of TEAR Australia’s fantastically useful youth leaders’ magazine is just in from the printers, ready for mailing. It is also available right here, so you can beat the rush and get to its meaty goodness right now.

The title for edition 45 is Family Conflict. In his editorial Steve Forward explores the sources of family strains and has some powerful advice about how youth leaders should (and should not) respond to them.