Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Texas

Helping young people and those who
minister with them know Christ and make Christ known.

“We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.”
1 Thessalonians 2:8

The hundreds of youth and adults who are affected by the ministry of the Division of Youth in turn reach countless others as they become ministers in their everyday lives. The Division of Youth supports your efforts in youth ministry by:

Providing opportunities for youth to meet Jesus Christ, grow in their relationship with Him, and share Him in their everyday lives. These opportunities are designed to complement on-going youth ministry at the local level.

Communicating and networking with youth and youth leaders within the diocese and beyond. Professional consulting for clergy and lay leadership through the office of the Diocesan Youth Missioner to provide information, personnel and programmatic support.

Creating a scripture based atmosphere that focuses on worship, pastoral care, evangelism and outreach.

Offering training, pastoral care, professional development and support for all who work with youth through The Center for Youth Ministry.

Places of Interest:
Resource Library Catalog
Division of Youth Blog
Links to youth group websites and youth ministry resources

The Covenant Community

Prayerful, Intentional, Accountable
An Approach for Diocesan
Youth Ministry

Contemplation. Prayer is an acknowledgement of the presence of God in our lives as well as in the life of our ministry. We must desire to cover youth ministry in prayer and realize that ministry is a call and not a job.

Community. With the knowledge that we come from different backgrounds, have different theologies and are shaped by different experiences, we join with each other to tend the Spirit and share the burdens and joys of ministry.

Companioning. We move from prayer and community to presence, revealing the beauty of youth ministry to all with whom we interact. We become intentional about accompanying young people in their walk with Christ.

Clarity. We gain understanding through prayer and interaction. This leads to discerning how we are called to minister to youth.

Action. Grounded in our faith, participation in the sacraments and desire for community, we begin to take action in fulfilling our call. Programs and ministries are developed from these cornerstones.

Reflection. We look back on our actions in the light of scripture and our Christian tradition. We determine how the Spirit is moving or blocked through our programs and actions.

Return to Contemplation. We start the cycle again, asking God for healing, guidance and renewal.


Programs Need information on the ministries provided by the Division of Youth? Look no further.	Center for Youth Ministry The training arm of the Division of Youth seeks to equip and encourage youth ministers from all walks of life.	Mission Central Get information on the Missionpalooza grant program as well as resources for missions.	Forms/Brochures Find the forms you need for the various Division of Youth events as well as brochures about programs and how you can get involved.	Division of Youth Calender Upcoming events for the Division of Youth, including Happening, YES, and Diocesan Retreats.

Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Texas

Helping young people and those who minister with them know Christ and make Christ known.

“We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.”1 Thessalonians 2:8

The Covenant Community

The Covenant Community

Helping young people and those who
minister with them know Christ and make Christ known.

“We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.”
1 Thessalonians 2:8