Fuller Theological Seminary
Developing Trusted Relationships and Nurturing Communities
Leading theologians and pastors explore the importance of creating an environment where youth can develop trusted relationships with peers and adults, and the value of nurturing communities.
Presenters
Course Overview
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 47 Lessons
- 6 Weeks
Expand all sectionsCollapse all sections
- Introduction1
- Section 1: The Role of the Church for Adolescents6
- 2.1Prepare – Hebrews 11
- 2.2The Role of the Church in Cultivating Adolescent Joy, David White – Video and Discussion Outline10 Minutes
- 2.3Why Youth Ministry?, Steven Argue – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 2.4Stages of Adolescent Development, Chap Clark – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 2.5Questions for Reflection
- 2.6Additional Resources
- Section 2: The Importance of Trusting Relationships for Youth7
- 3.1Prepare – John 13:1-17
- 3.2Relationship Problems Faced by Adolescents, Wes Ellis – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 3.3Mutuality Among Adolescents, Sharon Galgay Ketcham – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 3.4Creating a Youth Group That Really Listens, Mark Yaconelli – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 3.5Foster Parenting and Youth Ministry, Kenda Creasy Dean and Justin Forbes – Video and Discussion Outline9 Minutes
- 3.6Questions for Reflection
- 3.7Additional Resources
- Section 3: Nurturing Relationships7
- 4.1Prepare – 1 Samuel 18:1-5, 1 Samuel 20
- 4.2Nurturing Relational Bonds, Skip Masback – Video and Discussion Outline42 Minutes
- 4.3Radical Welcome and Accompaniment, Ryan Gackenheimer and Andrew Wicks – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 4.4Mentoring Young People on the Margins, Yadi Martínez-Reyna – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 4.5How to Support Advocates, Talitha Amadea Aho – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 4.6Questions for Reflection
- 4.7Additional Resources
- Section 4: Creating a Community6
- 5.1Prepare – Acts 2:42-47a
- 5.2Building a Church Community, Kara Powell and Mike Park – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 5.3Creating Opportunities for Youth to Share, Kate Hyde and Caroline Ainsworth – Video and Discussion Outline12 Minutes
- 5.4Helping Youth Build a Community of Faith, Chap Clark – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 5.5Questions for Reflection
- 5.6Additional Resources
- Section 5: Nurturing a Culture of Love, Acceptance, and Grace7
- 6.1Prepare – Luke 19:1-10
- 6.2Cultivating a Culture of Acceptance, Mike Park – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 6.3Seeing Youth, Kenda Creasy Dean and Justin Forbes – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 6.4Keeping Youth Groups Open, Kate Hyde and Caroline Ainsworth – Video and Discussion Outline13 Minutes
- 6.5Positivity in Community, Laurie Santos – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 6.6Questions for Reflection
- 6.7Additional Resources
- Section 6: What About the Parents?7
- 7.0Prepare- Proverbs 22:1-6
- 7.1Faith Formation for Parents, Amy Adamczyk – Video and Discussion Outline6 Minutes
- 7.2Parents and Youth Leaders Having Different Aims, Amy Adamczyk – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 7.3Value Transmissions, Amy Adamczyk – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 7.4What’s Unique About Faith Upbringing Today? Amy Adamczyk – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 7.5Questions for Reflection
- 7.6Additional Resources
- Section 7: Radical Hospitality6
- 8.1Prepare – Mark 3:1-6
- 8.2Creating Space in Youth Ministry, Gregory Ellison and Georgette Ledgister – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 8.3Grand Hospitality and Extravagant Welcome in the Church, David Anderson Hooker – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 8.4Social Connection and Being Other-Oriented, Laurie Santos – Video and Discussion Outline6 Minutes
- 8.5Questions for Reflection
- 8.6Additional Resources