What we do for youthworkers

Young people today are facing huge challenges: digital technology is reshaping our world, there is a lack of wisdom around relationships & sex, and mental health issues are increasing. As much as at any point in history, the next generation needs the ministry of the church. Youth ministry can provide support, wisdom and hope where it is so often lacking.

We believe that the Christian faith speaks directly to the issues young people face and offers them a radical alternative – “life to the full”. Decreasing numbers of young people in churches across the UK tell a significant story. Perhaps this tells us that young people don’t see church as a place for them. It might tell us that we have failed to reach out in relevant ways, and that we’ve not successfully passed on the wisdom for living that has been ours for millennia. We believe the best youth ministry tackles the issues young people face today and good theology offers hope for the realities of daily life.

Even if we know all of this it can be hard to know where to start with a group of young people. We’ll be grappling with all of these issues because youth ministry is an awesome privilege and you don’t have to do it alone.

Who is it for?

• It’s for youth ministers, volunteers and church leaders.

What can you expect?

• You’ll hear a range of local and national youth specialists unpack the topics and some specific ways Christian thought and practice can help young people to live more freely and fully.

• But this is more than theory, each time you'll receive a ready-to-use session you can run with your youth group based on that month's topic.

Organisers:

• The Souster Youth Trust, Peterborough Diocese Gen2 team, Hope Church (Corby) and The Salvation Army