Youth Ministry

You may be thinking, “The pandemic hit us in the gut, and we just can’t address mentoring right now.” Forgive my bluntness, but that is absolutely WRONG.

A pastor I spoke with recently shared, “During this time of COVID, I believe the elderly will bounce back. They are resilient in their faith. I am not so sure, however, about our youth." 

Check out this video reflecting on what God has been doing over the last 100 years through the ministry of Youth Unlimited.

Through this regional, Midwest-based learning experience, we wish to come alongside your congregation to help you unlock key strategies for growing young. 

At Inspire 2019, Pastor Mary Hulst issued a call to action for churches went it comes to young adults. She made a profound declaration that something needs to change. Amen to that! 

Many of our senior high school students are getting ready to celebrate graduation! So how do we as a supporting church community celebrate with them? Here are a few ways I've seen churches do this well. 

According to research from Fuller Youth Institute, American churches may lose 33,000,000 emerging adults by 2050. I'm convinced that we cannot look at the “numbers" and be satisfied until we get to know the “names.”

What have you found vital to kicking off your season, whether in September or October?

Is there a disparity in what we pay those who serve in youth ministry?

A big part of a healthy youth ministry takes place within intergenerational moments. Within this month's newsletter, you will find a story and resources to help us see those moments come alive.

In a world where 20 second sound bytes are the norm, I find it refreshing when I receive a document which tells a short, relevant youth ministry story. Check out the March 2018 edition of the CRCNA Youth Ministry newsletter below! 

Check out the latest Youth Ministry newsletter which touches on building spiritual health by ruthlessly eliminating hurry from our lives, along with some other early season wins.