Course Learning Resources:
Youth Ministry Nuts and Bolts, Revised and Updated: Organizing, Leading, and Managing Your Youth Ministry
Holy Bible, any version
Online Resources
will be used extensively Course Description
This
course provides an overview of organizational strategies for youth
ministry. Key topics include staffing the youth ministry, special
challenges of the youth pastor staff, turnover in youth ministry, and
developing a biblical mindset for growth in youth ministry. Course Learning Objectives
1. Be exposed to the history and development of youth ministry;
2. Be aware of a variety of strategies employed to reach youth with the gospel;
3. Be aware of youth ministry staffing challenges and opportunities;
4. Be exposed to challenges unique to the youth ministry environment;
5. Possess a framework for developing youth ministry from a biblical perspective. Course Policies
Attendance
This
is a 90 day independent study course, and is designed to be primarily
self-paced. Its requirements include assignments and tests that you
will complete and submit via the Internet. I
will maintain email and Internet contact and will be available to
answer questions, engage in discussion and provide assistance as
needed. Your
assignments should be submitted as file attachments in MS Word, RTF
(rich text format) pdf or HTML format. Each assignment will be
evaluated, graded, and returned with feedback. Values for each
assignment and test are provided in a table below. Timing
Please
be sure to time your assignments so that you have adequate time to
complete the work in 90 days. Course tests are sent to you after you
complete specific assignments, so be sure to give yourself enough space
to pace the work comfortably.
Communication
As
an independent study course, this is more a one-on-one exercise than a
scheduled class might be. However, discussion is still important.
Please feel free to use my email address for questions, comments,
concerns, etc. and I will do the same. We do have the option to add a
discussion forum should we need one.
Evaluation Material Assignments and Tests
There are 6 major assignments, plus a final paper and an optional final exam. Grade Components
Individual assignments: 10% each (60% of total)
Final paper: 25% of total
Final Exam (optional): 15% of total
Grading Scale |
