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Does children and youth ministry feel hard? Too many resources? Not enough resources? Not enough volunteers? Not enough participants? You tried something and it didn’t work?

As we work to create accessibility and inclusion, often our youngest members are siloed or an afterthought. Throughout our time together, we will

Explore the generational differences and expectations in reference to church and corporate worship
Explore the supports and ways to support young people and families in worship and formation
Recognize and name barriers to participation
Understand how to use universal accommodations to support everyone
Explore how to equip and recruit volunteers and support for ministry with young people

Overview of Session:

Pre-Course Prep

Conduct Congregational Assessment
Parishioner interviews and worship observation

Session 1

Introductions, Intention Stating, Syllabus Review, and Share Congregational Assessments

Session 2

Understanding Generational Expectations and Differences

Session 3

Creating Accessibility in Worship for All-Ages & the Art of Universal Accommodations

Session 4

Supporting Parents in their Children’s Faith Development

Session 5

Creating Opportunities and Pathways for Volunteers and Congregational Support

Session 6

Final Project Presentation
Using your Congregational Assessments and resources during our time together, create a plan to better support the young people and families in your context.

Resources/Texts: Reading or tools to complete prior to session

Session 1

Roots & Wings Observer Guide
Speaking Across Generations, Chapters 1-3

Session 2

Intergenerate: Transforming Churches through Intergenerational Ministry, Chapter 4
The FYI Report on Gen Alpha & Faith

Session 3

Behold What You Are: Becoming the Body of Christ
A Gospel for All Ages: Teaching and Preaching with the Whole Church
Praying in Color
Beyond Accessibility
The Gifts They Bring: A Resource for Empowering and Including Children and Youth in Churches
Prayground: A Comprehensive Look & Resource

Session 4

Children’s Ministry in the Way of Jesus
Faith at Home
Faithful Families
Journals Connect Children and Clergy

Session 5

Finding Rhythm: Time Management for Ministry Leaders
Equipping Volunteers for Excellence
Strategic Planning for Commitment Level Model

Session 6

Adapted from Children’s Ministry Development Residency Resources

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4-week blended (synchronous and asynchronous) online course.
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text-based online discussion (asynchronous
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You can choose how much of the material you want to engage as you prepare for the live session dialogue which will occur on Mondays, 8:00 pm ET on:

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April 12
April 19
April 26
May 3

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