MIN325 Your Theology of Youth Ministry

3 credits

The foundation of your youth ministry must be a well-defined theology / philosophy that God has given you about the purpose, goals and methodologies of your youth ministry. Without such a support, you will be an aimless reactor, recreating the experiences of your youth, copying the latest fad, or frantically trying to keep control of unfocused youthful energy.

In this course you will explore various views of what youth ministry should be. You will examine your own beliefs in light of these viewpoints, and how those beliefs have been expressed in your ministry. Then you will take time to hear from God, asking Him to show you the theology He wants as the foundation for the ministry He has called you to, and how to express that theology accurately and fully. (NOTE: It is assumed that you are already involved in some aspect of youth ministry.) Prerequisites: REN103 and LEA103; also recommended is MIN211.