Pinoy Youth

Why Youth Ministry?

Mighty — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:21:34 +0000

At age 23, Mark Zuckerberg successfully established Facebook.com, an online social networking website, and eased his way to become one of the world’s youngest millionaires. Just a decade or so before this young man broke into the scene, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs showed that sheer talent even without the confirmation of a college diploma [...]

Young People, Social Media and Government

Mighty — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:29:47 +0000

If you have any doubt that companies and even governments are targeting young people in their information and communication campaign, you can set those doubts aside now. Even during the Economic recession in the United States, companies are still themselves how to target the youth and young adults so they could continue making these youngsters [...]

Are Heroes Out of Vogue Among the Youth now?

Mighty — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:21:34 +0000

The National Heroes’ Day came and went on August 31. Is the sense of heroism still alive among the Filipino youth? The Manila Times Editorial didn’t think so. But perhaps, the lament is not only directed to the youth but to the overall Filipino society: “It is not just the youth, though.The majority of Filipinos in every [...]

Further Thoughts on the UMYFP Christmas Institute

Mighty — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:01:58 +0000

A week ago, I posted some thoughts on the Christmas Institute of the UMYFP. There is a need for rethinking the concept and execution of the Christmas Institute. It needs to be integrated into the overall ministries of the local churches in the district and annual conferences so that the passion of the youth who [...]

Thoughts on the UMYFP Christmas Institute

Mighty — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:04:31 +0000

After church service yesterday, I met with about ten youth leaders from the Northwest Quezon City District of the QCPACE of the United Methodist Church (don’t we just love abbreviations?). We talked about the upcoming Christmas Institute. This is the annual Christmas camp for United Methodist youth ages 12-24. It’s a big event for most [...]