About the Course
Youthscape Essentials equips and build confidence with insights into youth culture, practical skills and reflections on Scripture to develop the character of a loving leader.
Youthscape Essentials consists of 10 sessions with the flexibility to deliver in person or online, connecting youth leaders with one another as they develop and grow in skill, knowledge and confidence.
The simplest model for the course is 10, two-hour sessions, run weekly or monthly. The versatility of the material enables licence holders to host the course themselves, in a way that works within their context.
Insight
Hear directly from young people, delve into the latest research with youth experts and discuss the implications of youth culture trends for your ministry.
- Why youth ministry?
- Adolescent development
- Growing up digital
- Growing up Gen Z
- Family life
- Christian discipleship
- Gender and sexuality
- School life
- Mental and emotional health
- Mission and exploring faith
Watch a clip of an insight
Practical Skill
Engage with hands on activities and digital resources to practice essential skills and build confidence for your context.
- Building rapport with young people
- Engaging young people with the Bible
- Safeguarding and safety
- Empowering young people to participate
- Working with others as a team
- Facilitating a session with young people
- Accommodating young people’s different needs
- Managing behaviour
- Telling stories that capture interest
- Knowing you are making a difference
Developing Character
Theologian and poet Gerard Kelly, offers biblical reflections on a leadership of love, stretching our own formation as disciples, inspired by 1 Corinthians 13.
- Loving
- Humble
- Open
- Disciplined
- Forgiving
- Authentic
- Committed
- Faith-filled
- Hopeful
- Courageous
Who's the course for?
New
volunteers
Building confidence and raising awareness about current youth trends and research are key factors in supporting those who are beginning their journey into youth ministry.
Those with no
training
The material offers a foundation of learning for staff who haven’t received formal qualifications in youth ministry; looking at the implications of current research and how this could impact their ministry.
Anyone wanting
a refresher
For those who are returning to or have served in youth ministry for a long time, the course provides up to date information and also reminds participants of their role in the discipleship of young people.
Go deeper...
In addition to the ten main sessions of Youthscape Essentials, we have also developed Deep Dives. These are extra sessions run in the style of Youthscape Essentials but with a focus on a singular topic, covered in depth.