YOUTH MINISTRY TRACK – Year Two Program Only

Ministering to youth between the ages of 11-24 is a rewarding and fun way to spend your life! It is full of difficult conversations, late nights, fun road trips, and milestones. Pastoring youth in godliness through hormones, moodiness, and dramatic moments requires an uncommon anointing and much patience. This track is all about that! Students will work hand in hand with the youth pastor to learn how to de-escalate drama, coach individuals and groups, work with parents and families, and build lasting relationships with young people.

The Youth Ministry Track is a year two program. Students must complete year one of the Pastoral Ministry Track before being considered a Youth Ministry Track student.

Youth Ministry Objectives

Upon completion of this second-year track, students should be able to:

  • Learn to work with youth and their families.
  • Learn and review youth procedures and policies
  • Learn to handle situations involving suicide, self-harm, and abuse.
  • Learn how to plan a calendar year and provide a balanced spiritual “diet” for youth.
  • Learn how to work with Dream Team Leaders to involve youth in weekend teams.
  • Learn to work with schools and counselors.
  • Develop new ways of reaching youth via media and outreach opportunities.
  • Plan and promote Summer Camp and other events.
  • Continued growth in message prep and delivery.
  • Continued growth in hearing the Holy Spirit and applying that to youth and young adult ministry.
  • Work with leaders overseeing middle school and college age groups.

Youth Ministry Requirements

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of year one of the Pastoral Ministry Track
  • At least one year of serving in a ministry capacity
  • Passion for youth and young adults
  • Willingness and ability to learn ministry groundwork
  • Ability to submit to authority and be a servant

REQUIRED TEXTS OR MATERIALS

  • Lead Like It Matters by Craig Groeschel
  • The Moral Revolution by Kris Vallotton
  • The Journey Out by Ken Williams
  • Leading on Empty: Refilling Your Tank and Renewing Your Passion by Wayne Cordeiro
  • Gay Awareness: Discovering the Heart of the Father and the Mind of Christ on Sexuality by Landon Schott
  • A New Kind of Diversity: Making the Different Generations on Your Team a Competitive Advantage by Tim Elmore

Weekly Schedule Year One (Pastoral Ministry Track): (17.5 hours plus additional shadowing and homework hours)

Days and Times
Tuesdays 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Saturdays 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Shadowing hours are additional. Other times may be needed, but notice will be given.

Weekly Schedule Year Two (Youth Ministry Track): (17.5 hours plus additional shadowing and homework hours)

Days and Times
Tuesdays 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., (General Assemblies from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. as assigned)
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Saturdays and Sundays during service times as assigned throughout the year

What proficiency means in this track
Proficiency in this track would be the student gleaning an understanding of biblical principles coupled with a general foundation on how to minister and mentor youth and young adults through the many transitions of their age group.