Essentials for Youth Ministry

Are you wondering what the best practices are for teaching, mentoring, or ministering to young people today? Learn from Candler School of Theology professors who have been invested in theological education for youth for several decades.

 
 
 

About the Track

Whether you are a youth minister, a volunteer, or a parent, you will learn in this track best approaches to: 

  • Teaching the Bible for and with young people 

  • Forming faith identity as individuals and communities 

  • Guiding students through transformative seasons 

  • Ministering to youth in challenging circumstances 

  • Cultivating sensitivity to specific needs and considerations 

A Conversation with Elizabeth Corrie

 

Elizabeth Corrie sat down with our Associate Director of Foundations, Elizabeth Arnold to talk more about the design of the track and how it can help us learn how to work with youth in our varying contexts.

 

About the Instructors

Track Schedule

This 4-course certificate program can be completed in 24 weeks. The schedule of the courses is as follows

Course 1. Caring for and with Youth    Sept 9 - Oct 14

Course 2. Teaching and Learning with Youth    Oct 28 - Dec 9

Course 3. Spiritual Formation with  Youth    Jan 6 - Feb 10

Course 4. Equipping Youth for Living Their Faith    Feb 24 - Mar 31

While each course starts on a specific date, you will be able to work through a given course's learning modules at your own pace and schedule. 

Track FAQs

 

  • Anyone who wants to understand best practices for teaching, mentoring, and ministering to youth today. Participants include youth ministers, volunteers, parents, Bible study leaders, campus ministers, and pastors

  • This track consists of four 6-week courses.

  • The material in each course is separated into modules (a module is one week’s worth of learning activities). Each module consists of asynchronous learning activities, including short video lectures, readings, and reflection questions.

  • No.
    While you will have independent work to do during the week, you will also journey through the program with a small cohort of 6-15 people. You will be able to interact with them and a trained facilitator throughout the program.

  • Yes.
    All of the learning components are designed to be completed online through our easy-to-use digital platform, Cosassemble.

  • No.
    You will be invited to submit brief and informal reflection exercises to your track facilitator. These exercises are designed to help you process the materials and make connections to your own life and faith.

  • Yes.
    The Foundations program is open to all participants regardless of their previous educational experience.

  • No.
    There is only a short registration form that needs to be filled out in order to enroll in the program.

  • Yes.
    Groups of six or more can register together (with group discounts available!). Groups can arrange for custom schedules and will have access to a trained facilitator who would help lead weekly synchronous discussions. Find out more on our group access page.

 
 
 

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