Beyond the fear of spreading or contracting COVID19, teenagers are experiencing a loss of freedom. In this episode, our guest Eric Kelly, who has spent his career in ministry to incarcerated teens, shares the similarities of the changing mindset of teenagers in lock up and those who are now cut off, at least physically, from life outside their homes and offers insights on how leaders can best engage.

IN THIS EPISODE

• 00:00... Intro
• 03:32... A unique perspective on teens experiencing a loss of freedom
• 07:03... Helping students focus on something beyond their present reality
• 08:50... Encouragement for leaders experience the same sense of loss
• 11:10... Reflecting on other global events that changed our reality
• 12:22... Pivoting from in-person ministry to ministry at a distance
  • 15:03... The easiest and most difficult pivots for leaders to make
  • 17:24... Fruit from making those pivots
• 20:28... Forecasting the long-term effects of the COVID19 crisis on youth ministry practices
• 24:59... Final words of encouragement and inspiration

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