Integrating Youth Ministry into the Wider Congregation
Published: Spring 2024
Description
This course explores the place of youth ministry within the congregation and how the church can thrive better 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.
This is a co-taught course featuring:
Rodger Nishioka, Frederick Edie, Mark Devries, Bill Mathis, Lillian Daniel, Anne Wimberly, Chris Russell, Roland Martinson, Thomas Troeger, Skip Masback, and Maria Liu Wong.
Course Takeaways
- Emphasizing the significance of involving youth in the entire church community.
- Providing practical advice for senior leaders on integrating youth effectively.
- Promoting unity and vitality through intergenerational engagement in church activities.
Meet the Instructors
YDS has over 40 full-time faculty members, including some of the most prominent figures in American religion, education, and public life.
