St Laurence Church
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 ministry is woven into its greater mission. Theologians and pastors offer advice on how to bring together different generations through worship, service, and preaching in ways that are beneficial for youth and adults alike.
Presenters
Course Overview
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 35 Lessons
- 5 Weeks
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- Introduction1
- Section 1: Why to Integrate Youth Into the Whole Church7
- 3.1Prepare – Mark 10:13-16
- 3.2Connecting Youth Ministry to the Church, Rodger Nishioka – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 3.3An Integrated Vision of Youth Ministry, Frederick Edie – Video and Discussion Outline6 Minutes
- 3.4Integrating Youth Into the Full Body of Christ, Mark DeVries – Video and Discussion Outline7 Minutes
- 3.5Integrating Youth Into the Life of the Church, Bill Mathis – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 3.6Questions for Reflection
- 3.7Additional Resources
- Section 2: Advice for Senior Ministers6
- 4.1Prepare – Hebrews 5:1-4
- 4.2The Role of the Senior Minister in a Youth Ministry, Lillian Daniel – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 4.3You Can’t See at a Distance, Anne Wimberly – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 4.4Intergenerational Services, Chris Russell – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 4.5Questions for Reflection
- 4.6Additional Resources
- Section 3: The Intergenerational Approach7
- 5.1Prepare – 1 Timothy 4:6-16
- 5.2Intergenerational Youth Ministry, Roland Martinson – Video and Discussion Outline7 Minutes
- 5.3Imago Dei and the Essentialness of Relationship, Rodger Nishioka – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 5.4Kids Need More Than Each Other, Roland Martinson – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 5.5Welcoming Young People into Faith, Chris Russell – Video and Discussion Outline6 Minutes
- 5.6Questions for Reflection
- 5.7Additional Resources
- Section 4: Youth in Worship8
- 6.1Prepare – 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
- 6.2Integrating Youth Ministry into the Wider Congregation, Roland Martinson – Video and Discussion Outline90 Minutes
- 6.3Inclusivity, Chris Russell – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 6.4The Challenge of Integrating Youth into the Life of the Church, Frederick Edie – Video and Discussion Outline10 Minutes
- 6.5Empty Pop Cans, Roland Martinson – Video and Discussion Outline6 Minutes
- 6.6Magical and Literal Thinking About Scripture with Youth, Thomas Troeger – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 6.7Questions for Reflection
- 6.8Additional Resources
- Section 5: The Impact Upon the Wider Community6
- 7.1Prepare – Hebrews 10:19-25
- 7.2Engaging Parents and Congregations with Youth Ministry Missions, Skip Masback – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 7.3Lessons from Growing Up in an Urban Immigrant Church, Maria Liu Wong – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 7.4After the Youth Group Trip, Chris Russell – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 7.5Questions for Reflection
- 7.6Additional Resources