Small Group Ministry for Young Adults and Campus Groups
The covenant group/small group ministry model of interactions within a congregation is a great format for young adult and campus groups. Among other things, covenant groups:
- Foster relationships within community;
- Offer a spiritual setting for personal growth;
- Allow group members to interact on a meaningful level;
- Let everyone’s voice be heard;
- Provide entries into pastoral care systems for people in need; and
- Allow for flexible, open communities of varying size and composition.
We hope that you will explore the use of covenant groups within your congregation or campus group, and that the resources we provide will be of help to you. All of the resources on this page are free for you to download and use in your congregation or group.
Covenant Group Manual
- Young Adult and Campus Ministry Covenant Group Manual (PDF, 13 pages), by Rob Cavenaugh and Michael Tino, April 2003.
A brief manual that introduces you to the format and possibilities of covenant groups/small group ministry. Includes sections on training leaders and setting up a small group ministry program in your congregation.
Covenant Group Curricula for Young Adults
- Finding Your Path (PDF, 39 pages), by Michael Tino, June 2004.
In Finding Your Path, participants are asked to think about their gifts and values, and to connect those gifts and values to what they do in the world. This curriculum is intended to address the transitions of young adult years and the need for us each to find our calling in life. This curriculum has eleven sessions (including opening and closing sessions).
For more information contact youngadults @ uua.org.
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Last updated on Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
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