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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.
REGISTRATION FORMS FOR THE WINTER RETREATS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
CLICK ON THE FORMS/BROCHURES LINK BELOW TO FIND THEM.
Division of Youth Calendar
Resource Library Catalog | Division of Youth Blog
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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.
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