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.
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Introduction
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Section 1: The Role of the Church for Adolescents
- Prepare – Hebrews 11
- The Role of the Church in Cultivating Adolescent Joy, David White – Video and Discussion Outline
- Why Youth Ministry?, Steven Argue – Video and Discussion Outline
- Stages of Adolescent Development, Chap Clark – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resources
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Section 2: The Importance of Trusting Relationships for Youth
- Prepare – John 13:1-17
- Relationship Problems Faced by Adolescents, Wes Ellis – Video and Discussion Outline
- Mutuality Among Adolescents, Sharon Galgay Ketcham – Video and Discussion Outline
- Creating a Youth Group That Really Listens, Mark Yaconelli – Video and Discussion Outline
- Foster Parenting and Youth Ministry, Kenda Creasy Dean and Justin Forbes – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resources
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Section 3: Nurturing Relationships
- Prepare – 1 Samuel 18:1-5, 1 Samuel 20
- Nurturing Relational Bonds, Skip Masback – Video and Discussion Outline
- Radical Welcome and Accompaniment, Ryan Gackenheimer and Andrew Wicks – Video and Discussion Outline
- Mentoring Young People on the Margins, Yadi MartÃnez-Reyna – Video and Discussion Outline
- How to Support Advocates, Talitha Amadea Aho – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resources
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Section 4: Creating a Community
- Prepare – Acts 2:42-47a
- Building a Church Community, Kara Powell and Mike Park – Video and Discussion Outline
- Creating Opportunities for Youth to Share, Kate Hyde and Caroline Ainsworth – Video and Discussion Outline
- Helping Youth Build a Community of Faith, Chap Clark – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resources
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Section 5: Nurturing a Culture of Love, Acceptance, and Grace
- Prepare – Luke 19:1-10
- Cultivating a Culture of Acceptance, Mike Park – Video and Discussion Outline
- Seeing Youth, Kenda Creasy Dean and Justin Forbes – Video and Discussion Outline
- Keeping Youth Groups Open, Kate Hyde and Caroline Ainsworth – Video and Discussion Outline
- Positivity in Community, Laurie Santos – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resources
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Section 6: What About the Parents?
- Prepare- Proverbs 22:1-6
- Faith Formation for Parents, Amy Adamczyk – Video and Discussion Outline
- Parents and Youth Leaders Having Different Aims, Amy Adamczyk – Video and Discussion Outline
- Value Transmissions, Amy Adamczyk – Video and Discussion Outline
- What’s Unique About Faith Upbringing Today? Amy Adamczyk – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resources
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Section 7: Radical Hospitality
- Prepare – Mark 3:1-6
- Creating Space in Youth Ministry, Gregory Ellison and Georgette Ledgister – Video and Discussion Outline
- Grand Hospitality and Extravagant Welcome in the Church, David Anderson Hooker – Video and Discussion Outline
- Social Connection and Being Other-Oriented, Laurie Santos – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resources