Training for Youth Leaders
Most people who decide to follow Jesus do so by the time they turn 18. Because of this, serving as a Youth Leader is vital ministry. At Peace Church, youth leaders have:
- An advanced understanding of scripture
- Gifts of creativity
- A calling to minister to teens.
The following training is recommended for all youth leaders:
Month 1
Watch:
Read:
- Be reading the Bible
- Growing Young by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin - Chapters 1-2
Month 2
Read:
Growing Young by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin - Chapters 3-4
Month 3
Read: Growing Young by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin - Chapters 5,6
Practice: Plan and lead 4 lessons under supervision
Check: Biblical Themes
Month 4
Read: Growing Young by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin - Chapters 7-8
Month 5
Read: Youth Leader Training on the Go with Jeff Dunn-Rankin and Mark DeVries - What Have I Gotten Myself Into?
Month 6
Read: Youth Leader Training on the Go - Relational Ministry
Month 7
Read: Youth Leader Training on the Go - Personal Development
Month 8
Read: Youth Leader Training on the Go - Partnering with Parents
Month 9
Read: Youth Leader Training on the Go - Understanding Teenagers
Month 10
Read: Youth Leader Training on the Go Secrets of Great Teams
Month 11
Read: Youth Leader Training on the Go An Environment of Transformation
Month 12
Read: Youth Leader Training on the Go - Kids in Crisis
Practice: Ask God to lead you to someone else you can train