Catégories : Tous - partnerships - leadership - commitment - resources

par Rondy Kyle Il y a 7 années

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The Big Picture

The challenges of youth ministry today revolve around various factors that require a comprehensive and collaborative approach. Traditionally, youth ministry has been seen as the sole responsibility of a designated leader, often leading to isolation and burnout.

The Big Picture

rural isolation

hard to get commitment around rural / town activities
farming
hockey / other sports
often small numbers of youth (and children) involved
often only mainstream or progressive church in town
often long distances

Social Media

Subtopic

integrated into life of church is essential

intergenerational relationships

The Big Picture

Main topic

inter-relatedness of under 30 ministry

young adults
youth
children

cultural shifts

value of church not always seen
busy families
sunday morning extracurriculars
lack of commitment

ecumenical and intercultural partnerships

leaders

not enough time to do good work
pastoral care takes time
good program development takes time
high turnover
lack of training
volunteers
paid

small numbers and no critical mass

Resources

Sharing resources
Lack of resources!!

relational youth ministry

reframing youth ministry necessary

seen as job of one person not whole congregation
need to reframe as congregational and intergenerational
belief only youth leader's job
numbers seen as sign of success
idea of friday night youth group persists

urban vs rural needs

urban
rural

Isolation