Suggestions from Veteran Ironwood Counselors
Cabin Devotions
Ask God during the day to show you what these young people need. Be sensitive.
Have each camper pray out loud but avoid pressure.
Make sure campers sit up during cabin devotions.
Make devotions short and to the point.
Use testimonies—giving thanks, lessons learned, decisions made, etc.
List specific […]
A Youth Worker and His Questions
By Ken Collier
Why should a youth worker question?
It builds relationships and gives common ground.
It is a main source of information gathering.
A question stirs the conscience; an accusation hardens the will.
We are not able to read thoughts and motives.
Christ, the Wonderful Counselor, used them consistently.
Understanding […]
This important part of counseling must not be under-emphasized, or the effectiveness of solid counseling will be undermined. No camper will open up to a counselor who has not taken the time to be his friend; this is winning the right to be heard, for we will always value the advice of a friend. How […]
Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.
Psalm 19:1–4 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork. Day unto day uttereth […]
They have questions even if they don’t ask them.
Make sure you answer certain stock questions from time to time.
How can I know I’m saved?
Why don’t my parents let me do certain things? Why don’t my parents love me?
Why can’t I do this or that?
What can and should I do […]
Today’s Teens (Heath & Harvard)
Less able to develop intimate relationships
Unable to set goals
Selfish pragmatism determines choices
Self-worth established by others
Motivated by payoff in either fun or materialism
Basic needs of all youth of all generations is expressed by these five questions:
Who am I?
Why am I here?
Do I […]
“If we approach the Bible with a stained-glass voice and emotional tremors that make the book seem “religious,” in the most frightening sense of that word, chances are our children will escape at the first opportunity. Our prayers, too, must reflect that we are speaking with Someone who is real, not that we are making […]
General Characteristics
Campers of all ages want the following:
To be loved
To be accepted for who they are
To have friends
To confide in someone, no matter how foolish their thoughts may seem
To be treated like a VIP
To have a fantastic time at Ironwood
Campers of all ages need the following:
The security of […]