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Youth Ministry Institute

Materials for Youth Ministry

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Stories of the Soul (Hope Lesson 1)
In this lesson, youth will link their every day stories to the Christian story.
Nurturing Joy
Being a Light in the Dark
In this lesson, youth will be encouraged to look beyond themselves to the need in the world and Jesus' call to love your neighbor.
Nurturing Joy
Done Messed Up (Kenosis Lesson 1)
This lesson will help youth to view confession as a way or reorienting their hearts towards God.
Nurturing Joy
Bearing One Another’s Burdens
This lesson focuses on teaching young people how to give and receive spiritual support.
Nurturing Joy
Reprogramming Our Use of Digital Platforms
In this lesson, youth will explore the culture of social media against a Christian vision of creation and image-bearing.
Beacons of Joy
Joy as a Response to Joy
This lesson focuses on exposing youth to the grace of God.
Nurturing Joy
Vocation Exploration
This lesson focuses on God's calling for our lives.
General Programming
Youth Worship
This lesson provides an outline for designing a youth worship service.
General Programming
You Are My Beloved Child
This meditation asks youth to be still and be open to God's acceptance, just as they are.
Quest for the Spirit
Intercessory Prayer
This meditation focuses on intercessory prayer using the Lord's Prayer.
Quest for the Spirit
Praying with a Prayer Word
In this lesson, each person will select a prayer word to focus on for the meditation.
Quest for the Spirit
Labyrinth Walk
This meditation uses a labyrinth as a form of pilgrimage.
Quest for the Spirit