Audio by artist ron_mcconico

You're a youth worker and you want to buy a car, a house, or put some money away in savings, but how do you do that on your salary?  We are a faith-based work and if we take God out of the mix, we are no different than non faith-based youth programs.  We need to be different.  What does it mean to live on faith - or is it foolishness?   We will talk about the struggles of being an urban youth worker, yet wanting to have a life.  Is it possible?  Is it feasible?  Or is it only a dream?  We'll be looking at some of the solutions to having your budget and your bucks be at the same place

What is the mandatory retirement age of a youth worker?  Is youth work a viable career or is it best used as a stepping stone to a real job?  Can you raise a family and do youth work?  What is God’s best plan for my life and does youth work have a call for me?  What are the things that make you want to quit?  When is it time to quit?  These are some of the questions that we will discuss, sharing the insights of a youth worker that is in his fifties, who has put four kids through college.

So you want to start a computer center, homework help area, and/or a creative design center, but you don't have a clue where to begin.  Here are ten steps to help you get going in the right direction.  We will help you plan a successful and effective youth computer program that includes technology-enriched learning, safety, and resources.  Good planning is very often the key to success, whether you're offering a school-based or out-of-school program.  You will receive links to many areas where you can get additional help, grants, and software.