Imagining Multiple Models of Ministry with Youth

In the series Imagining Multiple Models of Ministry with Youth, pastoral leaders from a range of Christian traditions and denominations reflect on their ministry work with and for youth through the lens of several key values: youth agency, theological questions, role of parents and families, intergenerational relationships, and multiple pathways. In our work with worshiping communities across North America, the topic of youth participation and formation is a central concern. Worship and youth ministry may be distinct areas of focus for congregations, parishes and ministries, but ideally they are never separated. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to listen and learn from perceptive leaders in many different denominational and cultural contexts about what they are learning about these key values and points of connection. 

Video interviews hosted by Elizabeth Tamez Méndez:

• Accompanying Youth in a Collective Process of Ministry
• Affirmation and Comunidad for Latino Catholic Youth
• Bilingualism, Generations and the Church
• Coming Alongside Youth on New Pathways of Being Church
• Curiosity, Relationship-building, and Youth as Active Participants
• Discipleship, Faith Formation, and Belonging in Worship
• Empowering Children and Youth through Active Involvement 
• Flourishing in Community with Young People
• Intergenerational Church as a Space for Opportunity, Change, and Learning
• Intergenerational Relationships in the Worshiping Community
• Joys and Challenges of Intergenerational Worship and Congregational Life in Chinese Canadian Churches
• One Generation Calls to the Next: Youth Agency and Leadership Development
• Youth, Liturgy, and Life to the Full

Blogs and Conversations:

• Artistic Engagement and Leadership Formation
• Bridging the Gap Between Youth Ministry and Worship Ministry
• By the People for the Good of the People
• Co-creating with Diverse Youth
• Cultural Intelligence and Youth Ministry
• Equipping Youth for Church Leadership
• Mentors to the Next Generation of Leaders
• Worship in the Big Tent
• Youth Agency and Creative Worship Ministry at a Christian High School
• Equipping Youth for Church Leadership: A Conversation with Chason Disheroon
• Bridging the Gap Between Youth Ministry and Worship Ministry: A Conversation with Emily Andrews and Mallory Johnson

Also see these related resources:

• Expanding Models of Ministry with Youth for Worship and Congregational Life, a video panel 
• Wisdom for Ministry with Youth: Season 3 of the podcast Public Worship and the Christian Life