Ministry with young people should involve:
- Treating young people as equal partners in ministry rather than passive recipients. Young people have gifts and insights to contribute.
- Creating space and opportunities for young people to actively participate in worship, service projects, leadership roles, and decision making bodies.
- Building authentic relationships with young people based on mutual understanding and respect rather than authority over them.
- Empowering young people and helping them develop their faith rather than just imparting knowledge to them.
The goal is for young people to experience ministry that transforms them rather than just informs them. An intergenerational community where all ages, including young people, use their gifts for the building up of the body of Christ.
Youth ministry has evolved over time in response to societal needs and Christian convictions. Before the 18th century, society struggled with issues like poverty, alcoholism, and child mortality. John Wesley helped spark moral and social reform through preaching. Sunday schools in the late 18th century addressed children's needs. Over time, youth clubs, scouting, and professional youth work developed to serve young people. Today, challenges include cuts to youth services, the rise of online culture, and supporting youth mental health. The document argues that effective youth ministry requires a whole-church commitment to nurturing young people spiritually and socially.
The document provides an overview of the history and development of youth ministry. It discusses how youth ministry began as a response to social issues like high child mortality rates and alcoholism before the Great Awakening. Key figures like John Wesley and movements like the Sunday School movement helped transform society and bring Christian teachings to young people. Over time, youth ministry became more organized with the rise of youth clubs, uniformed organizations, and professionalized Christian youth work. The document examines how youth ministry has changed in recent decades due to factors like cuts to local authority funding and the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes that youth ministry should be a church-wide responsibility.
The document provides information on the history and development of youth ministry. It discusses how youth ministry began as a response to social issues young people faced like high mortality rates and alcoholism before the Great Awakening. Key figures like John Wesley and movements like the Sunday School helped bring spiritual transformation. Over time, youth ministry became more organized through uniformed groups and youth clubs to address needs. Modern youth ministry faces challenges from changes in families, schools, technology, and economic uncertainties.
This document provides an overview of the history and development of youth ministry. It discusses how youth ministry emerged in response to social issues before the Great Awakening like child mortality and alcoholism. Key figures who helped develop youth ministry included John Wesley through his preaching and social reform work in the 18th century. Later, the Sunday school movement and youth clubs in the 19th century aimed to address needs of young people. Over time, youth ministry became more organized and professionalized with the rise of youth workers and degrees in Christian youth work. Currently, youth ministry must adapt to changes in family structures, technology, schools and the economy.
The document provides an overview of the history and development of youth ministry from the 18th century onwards. It discusses how youth ministry emerged in response to social issues young people faced and was led by figures like John Wesley and Robert Raikes who sought to serve youth. The document also outlines key changes in youth culture and society over time that have impacted youth ministry approaches.
Young people today face many challenges compared to previous generations. They are under significant pressures related to academics, appearance, and peer/social relationships in the context of rapid technological change. Additionally, issues like economic uncertainty, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic have created further stresses. Youth ministry must understand these realities and address the holistic needs of young people in order to support their well-being and development.
This module discusses children's and youth ministry. It provides a brief history of organized youth programs from the Sunday School movement in the 1700s to modern youth clubs and professionalized Christian youth work. The context for children and youth has changed significantly over time and they now face issues like the cost of living, climate change, and the impact of COVID. The responsibility for children's and youth ministry belongs to the whole church, not just individual leaders. Effective ministry involves interacting with and learning from children and youth, not just instructing them, in order to understand their unique context.
The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) was established in England and Wales in 1844 to help the vulnerable in a time of widespread poverty, child labor, and lack of welfare support. The SVP aimed to defend the poor and raise awareness of their harsh conditions. It quickly became involved in special works like founding schools and orphanages. While times have changed with the establishment of a welfare state and other charities, the SVP continues its core work of visiting the lonely and isolated through nearly 10,000 members conducting 800,000 visits annually. It has also expanded its community support programs. Though challenges evolve, the need to help the vulnerable remains as great as when the SVP was first founded over 170 years ago.
Youth ministry has evolved over time in response to societal needs and Christian convictions. Before the 18th century, society struggled with issues like poverty, alcoholism, and child mortality. John Wesley helped spark moral and social reform through preaching. Sunday schools in the late 18th century addressed children's needs. Over time, youth clubs, scouting, and professional youth work developed to serve young people. Today, challenges include cuts to youth services, the rise of online culture, and supporting youth mental health. The document argues that effective youth ministry requires a whole-church commitment to nurturing young people spiritually and socially.
The document provides an overview of the history and development of youth ministry. It discusses how youth ministry began as a response to social issues like high child mortality rates and alcoholism before the Great Awakening. Key figures like John Wesley and movements like the Sunday School movement helped transform society and bring Christian teachings to young people. Over time, youth ministry became more organized with the rise of youth clubs, uniformed organizations, and professionalized Christian youth work. The document examines how youth ministry has changed in recent decades due to factors like cuts to local authority funding and the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes that youth ministry should be a church-wide responsibility.
The document provides information on the history and development of youth ministry. It discusses how youth ministry began as a response to social issues young people faced like high mortality rates and alcoholism before the Great Awakening. Key figures like John Wesley and movements like the Sunday School helped bring spiritual transformation. Over time, youth ministry became more organized through uniformed groups and youth clubs to address needs. Modern youth ministry faces challenges from changes in families, schools, technology, and economic uncertainties.
This document provides an overview of the history and development of youth ministry. It discusses how youth ministry emerged in response to social issues before the Great Awakening like child mortality and alcoholism. Key figures who helped develop youth ministry included John Wesley through his preaching and social reform work in the 18th century. Later, the Sunday school movement and youth clubs in the 19th century aimed to address needs of young people. Over time, youth ministry became more organized and professionalized with the rise of youth workers and degrees in Christian youth work. Currently, youth ministry must adapt to changes in family structures, technology, schools and the economy.
The document provides an overview of the history and development of youth ministry from the 18th century onwards. It discusses how youth ministry emerged in response to social issues young people faced and was led by figures like John Wesley and Robert Raikes who sought to serve youth. The document also outlines key changes in youth culture and society over time that have impacted youth ministry approaches.
Young people today face many challenges compared to previous generations. They are under significant pressures related to academics, appearance, and peer/social relationships in the context of rapid technological change. Additionally, issues like economic uncertainty, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic have created further stresses. Youth ministry must understand these realities and address the holistic needs of young people in order to support their well-being and development.
This module discusses children's and youth ministry. It provides a brief history of organized youth programs from the Sunday School movement in the 1700s to modern youth clubs and professionalized Christian youth work. The context for children and youth has changed significantly over time and they now face issues like the cost of living, climate change, and the impact of COVID. The responsibility for children's and youth ministry belongs to the whole church, not just individual leaders. Effective ministry involves interacting with and learning from children and youth, not just instructing them, in order to understand their unique context.
The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) was established in England and Wales in 1844 to help the vulnerable in a time of widespread poverty, child labor, and lack of welfare support. The SVP aimed to defend the poor and raise awareness of their harsh conditions. It quickly became involved in special works like founding schools and orphanages. While times have changed with the establishment of a welfare state and other charities, the SVP continues its core work of visiting the lonely and isolated through nearly 10,000 members conducting 800,000 visits annually. It has also expanded its community support programs. Though challenges evolve, the need to help the vulnerable remains as great as when the SVP was first founded over 170 years ago.
This document provides resources for encouraging giving among children and young people. It includes learning resources that use the Exodus story to explore issues of poverty, money, and possessions. It also lists several Christian development agencies that offer specific resources for children and families who want to give to charitable causes in Latin America and around the world. For young people, it suggests sessions and Bible studies available online that use active learning to explore Christian stewardship, as well as a book containing creative sessions on spirituality including one on giving.
Kidz Klubs are children's evangelism programs based on the model of Metro Ministries in Brooklyn, New York. They aim to reach children ages 5-11 through fun activities, games, songs and clear gospel messages. Key aspects include consistent weekly home visits to every child and building long-term relationships. Kidz Klubs have seen success in Liverpool, with some clubs growing from 40 to over 700 children regularly attending. The programs follow a structured format on Saturdays including registration, praise and worship, games, Bible lessons, and prizes to keep children engaged and learning.
This document discusses three major challenges facing Adventist education in the 21st century: 1) retaining youth and reducing attrition rates, 2) providing high-quality education, and 3) making Adventist education affordable. It notes that 50% of Adventist youth leave the church and highlights factors that predict whether youth will remain committed, such as perceiving the church as relevant and attending an Adventist college. Providing high-quality education is challenging given the low socioeconomic status of many Adventists. The document emphasizes that academic excellence requires visionary leadership, continuous improvement, and strengthening teacher quality. It proposes initiatives like summer programs and increasing funding for education to 5% of tithe to improve access.
This document discusses the changing experiences of childhood and adolescence in modern society and how the Church of England can better engage with and minister to children and young people. It notes several challenges facing children today, from issues like poverty, bullying, and family breakdown to technological changes and concerns about well-being. The document argues that the Church must thoughtfully consider this context, listen to the perspectives of young people, and work to become "good news" for all children rather than just teaching messages. It aims to spark discussion on how the Church can transform itself and make a positive difference in the lives of both children and the wider community.
This document discusses the changing experiences of childhood and adolescence in modern society and calls on the Church of England to reconsider how it engages with and ministers to children and young people. It notes several challenges facing children today, from issues like poverty, bullying and inequality to technological advances and economic difficulties. The document argues the Church must listen to children and young people, take their views seriously, and strive to become "good news" for all of society rather than just teaching doctrines. Its goal is to transform both children and the Church so that both may flourish.
Forming the whole person vocation, leadership and young adultsBrian Beckstrom
If you were born after 1984 there is only a 10% chance that you will be part of a church today (Source: Alan Roxburgh, Following God). This sobering statistic captures the urgency of the church’s challenge in the 21st century. But it also provides an opportunity to ask, “How might God be reshaping the Church through these changes?” In this session we will explore the landscape of young adult faith development, and some signs of hope through vocational exploration and leadership development.
Hands on Africa is a non-profit Christian organization that has operated in Africa since 1997. It operates three Bible seminaries with over 270 students, cares for over 110 orphans across multiple countries, has planted 59 churches, and provides various social services including a health center, eye clinics, and a widow care center. The organization is seeking donations and volunteers to help continue and expand its ministries of evangelism, church planting, orphan care, education, health services, and community development programs.
Church growth today, same vision, new approachPLAcademy
• Church Growth - Definition • Our Driving Motive As A Church • Revisiting The Church’s Vision And Mission • A Change Of Strategy Is Needful • We Need Commitment of Ministers • Church Research Inevitable Today • Understanding the Millennials • The Need for Spiritual Entrepreneurs in churches
The document discusses the history and current state of youth ministry. It outlines five common models of youth ministry seen in the Diocese of Mississippi. These include the traditional, Christian education, confirmation, retreat, and worship models. It emphasizes the importance of investing in youth ministry and working with the Diocese to build strong, sustainable programs that meet the needs of youth.
This document provides a brief history of Adventist youth ministry. It discusses how Ellen White advocated for youth to play a leading role in spreading the gospel message. It also outlines biblical principles for youth ministry. The overview traces the development of Adventist youth programs from the first youth societies in the 1870s to the structure today, including branches for different age groups. It establishes the mission of youth ministry as leading youth to Christ and empowering them for service in the church and community.
Children in the church - Aurora 8 April 2024Mike North
This document contains information about assignments for a course on children's and youth ministry. It includes two assignment options for Assignment 5, which asks students to discuss how to keep their ministry sustainable or how churches can engage with local schools. Assignment 6 asks students to write a plan to develop their children's/youth ministry over the coming years, including how this ministry relates to the wider church. The document also provides discussion topics on including children in worship and the church, resources for all-age worship, and considerations for toddler ministry connections to the church.
This document discusses the need for Catholic parishes in Australia to explicitly focus on spiritual and numerical growth. It notes that many parishes currently do not have plans for growth and assume people are becoming disciples without evidence. The document advocates for parishes to have clear visions for growth, plans to achieve their visions, and practices like leadership focused on growth, adult formation, and small groups to foster discipleship and strengthen bonds of faith.
The document discusses strategies for churches to better engage and nurture young people. It notes that research found churches with over 25 young people tended to be large, employ youth workers, have links to local schools, be evangelical, urban, and have budgets over £200K. It encourages intergenerational relationships, inclusive leadership and worship, and unconditional welcome of young people. It asks what options churches struggling in this area have and suggests focusing on participation, activities, relationships, unity and diversity, and including young people in decision-making.
This document discusses reasons for declining religious attraction among young people. It suggests that religious organizations are seen as boring, outdated, and out of touch with modern values. Additionally, young people treat religion as a private matter and are exposed to a wide variety of spiritual beliefs and identities. Each new generation is becoming more secular as religious socialization and education declines.
Diocese of London Lent Appeal 2015. Who inspired you when you were younger?diolondon
Our Lent Appeal this year asks the question: 'Who inspired you when you were younger to become the person you are today?'
You might make an opportunity to share your answers in your prayer or study groups or other church groups, giving thanks to God.
Practically, the goal of our Lent Appeal is to fund additional youth, children and family workers to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to serve their communities.
We are raising funds for the Bishop of London’s Mission Fund, which is looking to support children, youth and family projects across the Diocese and who will be investing at least £1 million over the next three years in order to realise this goal.
Presentation by James Goodman, Associate Director for Program at The Beecken Center of The School of Theology at the University of the South, at the 2017 Episcopal Youth Event.
The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney to provide spiritual and material support to Catholic men and their families. As an international Catholic fraternal service organization with over 1.6 million members, the Knights of Columbus focuses on supporting the Catholic Church, providing charitable services, offering fraternal brotherhood and insurance benefits to members. Members have opportunities to serve through programs focused on their church, community, family, council and youth.
This document discusses issues around youth identity formation. It notes that young people struggle with belonging, acceptance, and becoming individuals. During the session, participants may discuss controversial identity issues they or others have faced, such as struggles with sexuality. Participants are advised to think carefully about how they word things and know they can find space if uncomfortable. The document explores how identity involves seeing oneself in relation to others and one's world, and defines role confusion as an absence of clear identity. It discusses challenges young people face in forming identities today, such as around race, Brexit, sexuality and changing work opportunities.
Developmental Theory and learning styles.pptxjonathan6624
This document provides information about assignments for a course on youth ministry, developmental theories, and learning styles. It includes:
- Details of two assignment options for a 1000-word compulsory assignment on theology of youth ministry or analyzing needs and learning styles of a youth group.
- Details of two assignment options for another 1000-word compulsory assignment on approaches to youth work like groups, arts or sports and how they nurture faith, or on factors influencing youth mental health and ideas to support it.
- Overviews of developmental theories like Erikson's psychosocial stages, Piaget's cognitive development stages, attachment theory and multiple intelligences.
- Links to videos and resources on learning styles, developmental
This document provides resources for encouraging giving among children and young people. It includes learning resources that use the Exodus story to explore issues of poverty, money, and possessions. It also lists several Christian development agencies that offer specific resources for children and families who want to give to charitable causes in Latin America and around the world. For young people, it suggests sessions and Bible studies available online that use active learning to explore Christian stewardship, as well as a book containing creative sessions on spirituality including one on giving.
Kidz Klubs are children's evangelism programs based on the model of Metro Ministries in Brooklyn, New York. They aim to reach children ages 5-11 through fun activities, games, songs and clear gospel messages. Key aspects include consistent weekly home visits to every child and building long-term relationships. Kidz Klubs have seen success in Liverpool, with some clubs growing from 40 to over 700 children regularly attending. The programs follow a structured format on Saturdays including registration, praise and worship, games, Bible lessons, and prizes to keep children engaged and learning.
This document discusses three major challenges facing Adventist education in the 21st century: 1) retaining youth and reducing attrition rates, 2) providing high-quality education, and 3) making Adventist education affordable. It notes that 50% of Adventist youth leave the church and highlights factors that predict whether youth will remain committed, such as perceiving the church as relevant and attending an Adventist college. Providing high-quality education is challenging given the low socioeconomic status of many Adventists. The document emphasizes that academic excellence requires visionary leadership, continuous improvement, and strengthening teacher quality. It proposes initiatives like summer programs and increasing funding for education to 5% of tithe to improve access.
This document discusses the changing experiences of childhood and adolescence in modern society and how the Church of England can better engage with and minister to children and young people. It notes several challenges facing children today, from issues like poverty, bullying, and family breakdown to technological changes and concerns about well-being. The document argues that the Church must thoughtfully consider this context, listen to the perspectives of young people, and work to become "good news" for all children rather than just teaching messages. It aims to spark discussion on how the Church can transform itself and make a positive difference in the lives of both children and the wider community.
This document discusses the changing experiences of childhood and adolescence in modern society and calls on the Church of England to reconsider how it engages with and ministers to children and young people. It notes several challenges facing children today, from issues like poverty, bullying and inequality to technological advances and economic difficulties. The document argues the Church must listen to children and young people, take their views seriously, and strive to become "good news" for all of society rather than just teaching doctrines. Its goal is to transform both children and the Church so that both may flourish.
Forming the whole person vocation, leadership and young adultsBrian Beckstrom
If you were born after 1984 there is only a 10% chance that you will be part of a church today (Source: Alan Roxburgh, Following God). This sobering statistic captures the urgency of the church’s challenge in the 21st century. But it also provides an opportunity to ask, “How might God be reshaping the Church through these changes?” In this session we will explore the landscape of young adult faith development, and some signs of hope through vocational exploration and leadership development.
Hands on Africa is a non-profit Christian organization that has operated in Africa since 1997. It operates three Bible seminaries with over 270 students, cares for over 110 orphans across multiple countries, has planted 59 churches, and provides various social services including a health center, eye clinics, and a widow care center. The organization is seeking donations and volunteers to help continue and expand its ministries of evangelism, church planting, orphan care, education, health services, and community development programs.
Church growth today, same vision, new approachPLAcademy
• Church Growth - Definition • Our Driving Motive As A Church • Revisiting The Church’s Vision And Mission • A Change Of Strategy Is Needful • We Need Commitment of Ministers • Church Research Inevitable Today • Understanding the Millennials • The Need for Spiritual Entrepreneurs in churches
The document discusses the history and current state of youth ministry. It outlines five common models of youth ministry seen in the Diocese of Mississippi. These include the traditional, Christian education, confirmation, retreat, and worship models. It emphasizes the importance of investing in youth ministry and working with the Diocese to build strong, sustainable programs that meet the needs of youth.
This document provides a brief history of Adventist youth ministry. It discusses how Ellen White advocated for youth to play a leading role in spreading the gospel message. It also outlines biblical principles for youth ministry. The overview traces the development of Adventist youth programs from the first youth societies in the 1870s to the structure today, including branches for different age groups. It establishes the mission of youth ministry as leading youth to Christ and empowering them for service in the church and community.
Children in the church - Aurora 8 April 2024Mike North
This document contains information about assignments for a course on children's and youth ministry. It includes two assignment options for Assignment 5, which asks students to discuss how to keep their ministry sustainable or how churches can engage with local schools. Assignment 6 asks students to write a plan to develop their children's/youth ministry over the coming years, including how this ministry relates to the wider church. The document also provides discussion topics on including children in worship and the church, resources for all-age worship, and considerations for toddler ministry connections to the church.
This document discusses the need for Catholic parishes in Australia to explicitly focus on spiritual and numerical growth. It notes that many parishes currently do not have plans for growth and assume people are becoming disciples without evidence. The document advocates for parishes to have clear visions for growth, plans to achieve their visions, and practices like leadership focused on growth, adult formation, and small groups to foster discipleship and strengthen bonds of faith.
The document discusses strategies for churches to better engage and nurture young people. It notes that research found churches with over 25 young people tended to be large, employ youth workers, have links to local schools, be evangelical, urban, and have budgets over £200K. It encourages intergenerational relationships, inclusive leadership and worship, and unconditional welcome of young people. It asks what options churches struggling in this area have and suggests focusing on participation, activities, relationships, unity and diversity, and including young people in decision-making.
This document discusses reasons for declining religious attraction among young people. It suggests that religious organizations are seen as boring, outdated, and out of touch with modern values. Additionally, young people treat religion as a private matter and are exposed to a wide variety of spiritual beliefs and identities. Each new generation is becoming more secular as religious socialization and education declines.
Diocese of London Lent Appeal 2015. Who inspired you when you were younger?diolondon
Our Lent Appeal this year asks the question: 'Who inspired you when you were younger to become the person you are today?'
You might make an opportunity to share your answers in your prayer or study groups or other church groups, giving thanks to God.
Practically, the goal of our Lent Appeal is to fund additional youth, children and family workers to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to serve their communities.
We are raising funds for the Bishop of London’s Mission Fund, which is looking to support children, youth and family projects across the Diocese and who will be investing at least £1 million over the next three years in order to realise this goal.
Presentation by James Goodman, Associate Director for Program at The Beecken Center of The School of Theology at the University of the South, at the 2017 Episcopal Youth Event.
The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney to provide spiritual and material support to Catholic men and their families. As an international Catholic fraternal service organization with over 1.6 million members, the Knights of Columbus focuses on supporting the Catholic Church, providing charitable services, offering fraternal brotherhood and insurance benefits to members. Members have opportunities to serve through programs focused on their church, community, family, council and youth.
This document discusses issues around youth identity formation. It notes that young people struggle with belonging, acceptance, and becoming individuals. During the session, participants may discuss controversial identity issues they or others have faced, such as struggles with sexuality. Participants are advised to think carefully about how they word things and know they can find space if uncomfortable. The document explores how identity involves seeing oneself in relation to others and one's world, and defines role confusion as an absence of clear identity. It discusses challenges young people face in forming identities today, such as around race, Brexit, sexuality and changing work opportunities.
Developmental Theory and learning styles.pptxjonathan6624
This document provides information about assignments for a course on youth ministry, developmental theories, and learning styles. It includes:
- Details of two assignment options for a 1000-word compulsory assignment on theology of youth ministry or analyzing needs and learning styles of a youth group.
- Details of two assignment options for another 1000-word compulsory assignment on approaches to youth work like groups, arts or sports and how they nurture faith, or on factors influencing youth mental health and ideas to support it.
- Overviews of developmental theories like Erikson's psychosocial stages, Piaget's cognitive development stages, attachment theory and multiple intelligences.
- Links to videos and resources on learning styles, developmental
The Equality Act 2010 requires organizations to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between different groups regarding age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. An equal opportunities policy aims to value diversity equally and make artistic experiences accessible to more people. A Bible passage discusses how all parts of the body are indispensable and should have equal concern for one another. As society becomes more unequal, the Church should welcome all and treat people equally.
This document discusses why people choose to do youth or children's ministry work. It explores various motivations such as feeling a sense of calling from God, wanting to give back to the church, being impacted by other volunteers, and seeing young people grow. The document then examines the idea of being called by God through examples from the Bible. It prompts reflection on one's own values, skills, passions and whether they match the needs of youth/children's ministry. Finally, it encourages reflection on how God shapes individuals and their vocations through prayer and exploring scripture passages about calling.
This document discusses managing teams of volunteers. It begins by discussing the motivations that volunteers have for volunteering, including seeing a need and wanting to help, family influence, personal commitment to a cause, and gaining fulfillment. It then discusses how recognizing volunteers' motivations can help prime good feelings in them. The rest of the document discusses challenges in volunteer management like aging volunteer pools, differences between generations, and demands from younger volunteers for more professional development. It provides tips for effectively recruiting, inducting, training, supporting, and retaining volunteers.
This document discusses two frameworks for planning change in the church: Kotter & Rathgober's Theory of Change and Mission Action Planning. Kotter & Rathgober's Theory of Change involves 8 steps: 1) create urgency, 2) build a guiding coalition, 3) form strategic vision, 4) enlist volunteers, 5) remove barriers, 6) generate short-term wins, 7) sustain acceleration, and 8) institute change. Mission Action Planning involves 4 stages: 1) looking and listening to the community context, 2) reviewing to establish long-term priorities and goals, 3) planning specific and timed actions, and 4) acting to implement the plans. The document also provides a link to learn more
Developmental theory and learning stylesjonathan6624
This document provides an overview of developmental theories and learning styles relevant to youth ministry. It discusses the theories of Erikson, Piaget, Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, and learning styles including theorist, pragmatist, activist, and reflector. Examples are given of how to incorporate these concepts into youth group activities. Assignments related to applying developmental theory and understanding youth needs and styles are also outlined.
This document provides an introduction to a session on youth identity issues. It notes that controversial or personal issues may be discussed, and encourages participants to thoughtfully consider how they word any comments before speaking. It also says that if anyone feels uncomfortable, they can step away from the session but should let the leaders know they are okay. The document emphasizes creating a safe space for discussion.
Why am i and my church involved in youth ministry 2020jonathan6624
This document discusses motivations and callings for youth and children's ministry. It explores both individual and church-level reasons for involvement, such as seeing development in youth, a sense of calling, or filling a need. The document also examines discerning one's calling, including through reflection on skills, values, and biblical examples. It suggests considering which gifts and strengths match the ministry's values. Overall, the document provides guidance on understanding motivations and properly discerning one's calling to youth or children's work.
This document discusses empowering young people through giving them opportunities to use their gifts and talents. It defines empowerment as enabling young people to become who God created them to be. Young people should be viewed as fully intelligent, powerful, and human beings made in God's image. The document suggests empowering young people by allowing their theological ideas and voices to have power in church, and providing language and experiences to enable them to speak. Specific examples are given of ways to empower individual young people by leveraging their interests and skills.
This document discusses managing teams of volunteers. It begins by discussing motivations for volunteering such as seeing a need and wanting to help, family influence, a desire to serve, and gaining fulfillment. It notes that recognizing volunteers' motivations can help prime good feelings in them. The document then discusses challenges with managing different generations of volunteers and their preferences. It provides tips for volunteer recruitment, induction, expectations, support, and supervision. It emphasizes tailoring roles to volunteers and giving them ownership where possible.
The document discusses helping young people hear and discern God's call in their lives. It provides two examples of individuals who felt God speaking to them - one through confirmation rather than a direct call, and another through repeated nudges and a vision. It then outlines potential activities for two youth groups, including a day trip focusing on dreaming and listening, and creative session ideas to encourage reflection. The overall message is on opening ourselves to how God may speak to young people in unique ways and providing opportunities for them to listen for God's guidance.
This document provides an introduction to a session on youth identity issues. It notes that discussions may touch on controversial topics where individuals or churches disagree or matters related to personal or others' struggles with identity. Participants are encouraged to think carefully about how they word any comments and feel free to remove themselves if uncomfortable. The rest of the document discusses concepts of identity and role confusion in adolescents and examines factors impacting youth identity formation today, such as work, Brexit, sexuality and views within denominations. Case studies and resources are suggested for further exploration.
This document provides an overview of a session on youth identity issues. It notes that controversial topics may be discussed, including issues some participants have personally struggled with. Participants are encouraged to think carefully about how they word things and know they can find space elsewhere if uncomfortable. The rest of the document discusses concepts of identity and role confusion in adolescents. It explores factors that influence identity formation for youth today, such as changing work opportunities and Brexit, as well as issues around sexuality and how churches can have safe, exploratory conversations on different theological viewpoints regarding identity.
Developmental theory and learning stylesjonathan6624
This document provides information about assignments and developmental theories relevant to youth ministry. It includes details about two assignment options, links to videos on learning styles and developmental theories, descriptions of theorists like Erikson and theories like attachment theory. Suggested activities are provided to engage different learning styles. Reflection questions are included to help apply the developmental theories.
This document discusses why people feel called to youth or children's ministry work. It explores various motivations like sensing a calling from God, wanting to give back to the church, being impacted by other volunteers, and seeing young people grow. The document then examines examples from the Bible of people who were called by God, like Moses, Noah, and the disciples. It prompts reflection on whether the reader feels called to youth ministry and encourages identifying one's values, skills, passions and personality to discern their calling. Finally, it discusses seeing one's role and identity as shaped by God, like a potter shaping clay.
The document discusses equality and diversity in the church. It references a bible passage about how all parts of the body are important and work together. It also discusses legislation requiring organizations to eliminate discrimination and advance equality in areas like age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation. The objective of equal opportunity policies is said to value diverse experiences equally and make them accessible to more people. The church should be a place where all are welcomed and treated equally, especially in an increasingly unequal society.
This document discusses empowering young people. It defines empowerment as promoting participation, control, efficacy, community life, and social justice. Empowerment involves reclaiming oneself as intelligent, powerful, and human, as God intended. The document suggests giving young people power and authority in churches, and providing language and experience to enable their voices. It provides examples of empowering a young person through opportunities like a catering course and camp kitchen work.
This document provides information about the requirements to become an authorized youth minister in the Sheffield Diocese. It states that to be authorized, one must belong to an Anglican church in the diocese, complete the Aurora Course to at least level 2 with a full portfolio, complete a lay ministry agreement with their incumbent, have an up-to-date DBS check no more than 5 years old, and have completed suitable safeguarding training in the last 3 years. Authorization lasts 3 years and can be renewed by completing a new agreement and staying up-to-date with requirements.
This document discusses child protection and safeguarding policies for churches and youth groups. It recommends having at least two leaders present at all times, obtaining parental permission for transportation, following guidelines for appropriate ratios of children to leaders, and not inviting children to private homes. Insurance coverage for youth activities requires that guidelines are followed and the parish council maintains oversight and approval of all activities. Risk assessments are also important to identify hazards and reduce risks of accidents. Contact information is provided for the Ecclesiastical Insurance agency to check on insurance needs and requirements.
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The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity?
Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail. This session is your guide to boosting efficiency, enhancing customer experience, and driving profitability through strategic planning.
You'll learn to:
• Utilize tech enhancements for a flexible digital approach.
• Integrate modular tools to meet your unique needs.
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2. Learning outcomes
1a What is Youth Ministry? – Young people
today and their context
– The Development of Youth Ministry
– Lunch
– Young People today & their context
– A Church-Wide Responsibility
– Ministry with young people
4. BEFORE THE GREAT AWAKENING
• Slave trading – 46,000 in one year (1750)
• Corrupt commerce
• Inhuman punishment – 160 capital offences
• Prisons – hell on earth
• Children - mortality was about 74%
• Alcohol – in 1751 11 million gallons of gin
• Gambling – huge sums bet and lost
• Cruel sports - commonplace cruelty
What is Youth Ministry?
5. WHAT HAPPENED?
John Wesley
He preached 42,000 sermons, set up free
pharmacies, schools, pleaded for tolerance,
freedom, social justice. He rode up and down
the country preaching any where he could
get a hearing. He left 150,000 followers
drawn into self organised groups.
He taught God loved the poorest, meanest,
most impoverished. The last, the lost and
least. He and his followers brought a moral
revolution through personal spiritual
transformation
What is Youth Ministry?
6. TRANSACTIONAL TO
TRANSFORMATIONAL
• Religion as transactions is about gaining some
kind of satisfaction from enacting or
participating in religious ceremonies.
• Religion as transformation is consciously
looking for profound changes, for discernible
growth, for the unexpected.
What is Youth Ministry?
7. Sunday School Movement – 1780’s
• Pioneers: Robert Raikes and Hannah More
• Responded to the need around them and their
Christian conviction
• Informal ways of working: Day trips / sports teams
• Some schemes flowed from very conservative views,
others sought radical social change. As a result, there
were some tensions and conflicts between different
groupings.
Links: http://infed.org/mobi/hannah-more-sunday-schools-education-and-youth-work/
What is Youth Ministry?
8. The Youth Club...
• Rev Arthur Sweatman – 1850’s
• 1875 – Anglican Girls Friendly Society –
purpose was to ‘unite girls and women in a
fellowship of prayer, service and purity of life,
for the glory of God’.
• 1885 – 821 branches in England and Wales
What is Youth Ministry?
9. Uniformed Organisations –
Boys Brigade
Set up by William Smith, starting in Glasgow. He
wrote:
• ‘By associating Christianity with all that was
most noble and manly in a boy’s sight, we would
be going a long way to disabuse his mind of the
idea that there is anything effeminate or weak
about Christianity’.
• Around 800 groups by the end of the 19th
century
What is Youth Ministry?
10. Scouting...
• The emphasis on drill,
evangelicalism and
regimentation in the Boys'
Brigade worried a number of
commentators, inc. Robert
Baden-Powell
• Concerned about both physical
and mental well-being of young
people.
What is Youth Ministry?
12. Questions
• Is our youth work in response to the needs
around us, our Christian faith or both? Why?
• Are there conflicts / tensions within our
churches concerning the focus and delivery of
our youth work? If so, what are they?
What is Youth Ministry
13. World Wars
• Following 1st World War, stuttering towards
state funded youth work
• Onset of the 2nd World War saw the start of a
organised response to issues arising with and
for young people.
• ‘Open’ youth clubs and ‘detached’ youth work.
What is Youth Ministry
14. Albemarle Report – 1960
• Heralded the heyday of the large youth club or
youth centre
• Declared that the primary aim of the youth
service should be association, training and
challenge.
What is Youth Ministry
15. Youth work provision decline
• 1980’s onwards – number of young people in
youth centres started to slowly decline
• Growing competition from entertainment at
home and other leisure activities
What is Youth Ministry
16. Growing after-school provision
• More and more schools offering breakfast
clubs and after-school clubs
• Connexions Service
• School – exams – more pressure
• Playgroups Nursery
What is Youth Ministry
17. • Christian specific youth work degrees
• Rapid rise of paid Church based youth workers
• Evidence that this has slowed the number of
young people leaving Church, but not
reversed it yet
Professionalised Christian Youth Work
What is Youth Ministry
18. • Local Authorities cut expenditure on youth services
by more than 750million between 2011 & 2017
• Rise of NCS
• Less full time paid Church youth work posts
• Focus returning to the Lay Workers
• Aurora developed in response to this context
Youth Work ‘Crisis’
What is Youth Ministry
https://www.ymca.org.uk/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/Youth-Consequences-v0.2.pdf
explores relationship between Local Authority Expenditure
and Youth Work
19. Covid-19
What is Youth Ministry
What has been your experiences
of the impact of Covid-19 on your
Youth Ministry?
25. Good Childhood Report
The Good Childhood Report 2021 | The Children's Society
(childrenssociety.org.uk)
• 306,000 10-15 year olds
in the UK are unhappy
with their lives
• Roughly 250,000
children did not cope
well with changes
during the pandemic
• Young People are
particularly unhappy
about school and
appearance
26. Appearance
• 75% said they cared what people think
about the way they look, trying to match up
to the ideals that are placed on them.
• Nearly three quarters of 17 to 24 year-olds
(72%) often worry about the way they look,
compared to less than three fifths of those
aged 11 to 16 (59%).
• These worries go beyond the narrow
concerns of shape and size that are
traditionally presented. Instead, for the
majority of young people, an importance is
placed on the wider
https://www.ymca.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/The-Curate-Escape-v2.0.pdf
www.berealcampaign.co.uk
27. Economy & Globalisation
Brexit
• Major uncertainty
• Divided country
Climate Change
• Now feeling the effects here in the West (whilst
much worse in the developing world)
• Young People at the fore of protests
Cost of Living Crisis
• What's our response as the Church?
• How can we offer real meaningful support?
28. Other research papers available:
https://www.ymca.org.uk/about/what-we-
do/campaigning/research
https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/what-we-do/policy-and-
research/policy-and-research-publications/
Reports | Barnardo's (barnardos.org.uk)
NSPCC research and resources | NSPCC Learning
30. 1a Youth ministry
Genesis 18:19
“For I have chosen him, that he may
command his children and his household
after him to keep the way of the LORD by
doing righteousness and justice, so that
the LORD may bring to Abraham what he
has promised him.”
31. 1a Youth ministry
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
And these words that I command you
today shall be on your heart. You shall
teach them diligently to your children, and
shall talk of them when you sit in your
house, and when you walk by the way,
and when you lie down, and when you
rise.
32. 1a Youth ministry
Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to
anger, but bring them up in the discipline
and instruction of the Lord.
33. 1a Youth ministry
Matthew 19:13-15
Then children were brought to him that he
might lay his hands on them and pray. The
disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus
said, “Let the little children come to me
and do not hinder them, for to such
belongs the kingdom of heaven.” And he
laid his hands on them and went away.
35. It should be a Church Wide
Responsibility...
- Praying...for the young people; youth leaders; around exam time
- Baking cakes
- Sharing stories from their teenage years...especially if they're up for
sharing a dodgy story or two...
- Retired teachers helping with SATS / GCSE / A-level revision
- Taking leaders out for coffee
36. 1a Youth ministry
What is ministry with Young
People?
“The assumption that adults worship God and
children learn about Him still holds strong in some
churches.”
Mission-shaped Children, p77
Margaret Withers
37. 1a Youth ministry
Acts 16:31
Mark 9:36-37
Deuteronomy 6:6-9
Luke 9:46-48
Mark 10: 13-15
Matthew 18:2-5
Matthew 21:14-16
Matthew 11:25
Mark 5:39-42
1 Samuel 3:1-10
1 Samuel 17:41-50
39. 1a Youth ministry
Ministry With Young People
Which elements of your ministry feel like ministry “with” Young People?
Are there any parts that feel like ministry “for” or “to” Young People?
Thinking about all this…are there any things you’d like to change, or to
start doing?
Editor's Notes
Put in more detail
Youth work is quite a fluid things because we as youth workers define, interpret and develop it. It isn’t formed out of a vacuum; it is developed in a given context and practice.
Is our youth work a response to the social and spiritual needs that we encounter? Or is it a response to what is expected of us? Those conflicts / tensions still exist today as well – e.g. Caron & Sonia (YMCA) – very different understandings of what youth work is and very different contexts of youth work practice. Is there conflicts / tensions within our youth work teams or within our Churches? If so, who are those conflicts / tensions between and why do you think they’re there?