Why should I pray?
Three reasons you should speak to God in prayer... often!
Michael Dicker
I’m a full time youth minister at All Saints Anglican Church Petersham (Inner West of Sydney). I worked as a tradesman for 7 years, and studied youth ministry and theology at Youthworks College Sydney.
Married to Fiona, father of Evie & Josie, brother of anyone who follows Jesus as their lord.
Articles by Michael Dicker
16 games and ideas to help memorise the Bible
Want to help your youth remember the word? Check this out.
Find the RIGHT leaders for your youth ministry
...plus 8 ways to look after your youth leaders.
Four reasons to save dating until after high school
Are you a Christian teen who wants to date? Read this first.
16 games, activities and ideas to help memorise the Bible
If you don't remember memory verses after this, you're really not trying!
How should I date?
Is dating just about 'shopping' for the right partner?
How to start a youth ministry from scratch
Part 1: Choose a focus - entertainment, social services, or Bible teaching.
Four steps to making godly decisions
Whether you're selecting your socks or choosing a career, good decisions make a difference.
Q&A: How can we get more teens to our church?
We answer a question from a church looking to grow their night church service.
Youth groups in your home
The importance of small Bible study groups, in part 6 of 'How to start a youth ministry from scratch'.
Good youth groups need good planning!
Part 5 of 'How to start a youth ministry from scratch'.
Youth groups are for believers and non-believers
Part 4 of 'How to start a youth ministry from scratch'.
Youth ministry: looking after families
Part 3 of 'How to start a youth ministry from scratch'.
4 questions to ask when reading the Bible
For anyone who has ever read part of the Bible and thought "I don't get it!"
Christianity and other religions
What are the main differences? How can we be sure Christianity is right?
Happiness at any cost
Could your happiness be hurting others?
The parable of the weeds
Some parables are hard to understand, but this one comes with an explanation!
Why does Jesus teach in parables?
Simple stories aren't always easy to understand.
Parable of the workers in the vineyard
Is it unfair if someone converts on their deathbed?
God wants you to be a wrestler
When life throws you a big challenge, get ready to rumble!
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