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YOUTH MINISTRY FOR
TODAY'S TEENAGERS
Session 1
Adolescence in
the 21st Century
Learn about the world
in which adolescents
are coming of age, and
explore how our
perception of the
current context shapes
our interactions with
and programming for
youth.
Session 2
Adolescent
Development
Explore how this
developmental stage
has changed and
think through ways to
respond to the unique
challenges present to
create more holistic
programming.
Session 3
Youth & Faith
Formation
Explore the factors
that are most
important in shaping
faith and consider or
reconsider what it
may look like for
these youth to
flourish.
Session 4
Setting
Priorities
Learn how to focus on
the key components
that can form the
essential core of
programming and
models that integrate
youth ministry into the
life of the
congregation.
About The Instructor
Jon Heinly has ministered and worked in various contexts over the past 19 years including youth ministry,
university chaplaincy, hospital chaplaincy, preaching, international development, and on committees with
Mennonite Church USA. He has a bachelor's in theology and youth ministry from Eastern University and a
Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School.
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