Training Modules

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Accompanying LGBTQ+ Youth

Theologians and practitioners discuss the importance of supporting and walking with LGBTQ+ youth.

6 sections 64 lessons

Cultivating Resilience, Well-Being and Authentic Happiness in Youth

Theologians, psychologists and youth leaders discuss the importance of cultivating resilience in youth.

5 sections 39 lessons

Racism and the Inner Self

Leading theologians and practitioners explore the critical inner work leaders must do in order to confront racism. The Institute is...

3 sections 23 lessons

Sabbath Rest

Leading theologians and youth practitioners explore the importance of sabbath-keeping for both youth and youth workers.

4 sections 28 lessons

Dismantling Racism with Youth

Leading theologians and pastors explore the importance of addressing race and racism as part of ministry to youth. The Institute...

5 sections 45 lessons

Tending to the Mental Health of Adolescents

Leading theologians and pastors explore adolescent mental health and the role of youth ministry and the youth minister in supporting...

8 sections 72 lessons

Cultivating Worshipful Youth

This course explores the importance of worship for youth. Theologians and pastors explore different facets of worship, why we do...

8 sections 60 lessons

Fostering Vocational Discernment

Theologians and ministry practitioners discuss the spiritual practice of discernment and the importance of encouraging a sense of vocation in...

6 sections 21 lessons

Offering Effective Pastoral Care

Theologians, philosophers, and pastors examine the importance of pastoral care to youth and their families as part of a robust...

8 sections 84 lessons

Spiritual Practices in Youth Ministry

Theologians, philosophers, and pastors examine the effects that habitual practices have on our lives and discuss the importance of prayer...

7 sections 52 lessons

Studying the Bible with Youth

Practical theologians and youth pastors discuss the best approaches, tools, and frameworks to use when leading adolescents in Bible study,...

4 sections 26 lessons

Cultivating Student Leadership

This course explores the benefits and importance of providing leadership opportunities to students and empowering young people to take ownership...

5 sections 32 lessons

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...

6 sections 47 lessons

Promulgating and Implementing Church Safety Guidelines

Theologians, philosophers, and pastors discuss the importance of maintaining boundaries, creating church safety guidelines, and instituting a system of regular...

5 sections 16 lessons

Envisioning, Building and Sustaining Thriving Youth Ministries

Leading theologians and pastors explore the importance of youth ministry and how developing a mission and vision statement can help...

8 sections 53 lessons

Leading Transformative Service Days and Mission Trips

Leading theologians and pastors present a model for mission trips and offer practical advice on how to lead service days...

8 sections 63 lessons

Recruiting, Training and Supervising Youth Workers and Volunteers

Leading theologians and pastors discuss the importance of attracting, training and supervising both youth workers and volunteers to lead thriving...

5 sections 30 lessons

Integrating Youth Ministry into the Wider Congregation

This course explores the place of youth ministry within the congregation and how the church can better thrive when youth...

5 sections 35 lessons