Workshop 1: The Web of Youth Ministry
Part of Bringing the Web to Life
Web of Youth Ministry Component: Introduction to the Web of Youth Ministry
This session describes the elements that comprise a balanced youth ministry using the model of the Web of Youth Ministry. Download Workshop 1 (PDF) (Word).
Goals
This session will:
- Introduce the components of the Web of Youth Ministry
- Explore the many forms that youth ministry takes in and beyond congregations
- Address how to create a balanced youth ministry that is appropriate to the size of the congregation and youth developmental needs and interests
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Have a broader understanding of the components of youth ministry
- Apply the web of youth ministry to their own setting and consider what changes they might like to work towards
Workshop-at-a-Glance
| ACTIVITY | MINUTES | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | 10 | Check In and Chalice Lighting. |
| Activity 1: The Web of Youth Ministry | 10 | Participants learn about the Web of Youth Ministry and explore the components. |
| Activity 2: Actions and Ideas | 30 | Participants brainstorm specific activities or actions that fit within each component of the Web of Youth Ministry. |
| Closing | 10 | Singing together |
Special Notes
In the Taking it Home handout participants are encouraged to write a proposal to implement a project or program that excited them most from the list that the group generated and meet with their minister, advisor or religious educator to discuss their proposal.