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Ministering to Children
"Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ?"
We are asked that at each Baptism. Our response is a rousing "We will."
How do we support the young people in our midst?
Pastoral Relationship training should include
The basics of Relational Ministry
Taking a close look at the young people in your parish (those who come regularly and those simply on the roles) and those in your community
Revisiting Relational Youth Ministry: From a Strategy of Influence to a Theology of Incarnation
- by Andrew Root
Practicing Passion: Youth and the Quest for a Passionate Church
- by Kenda Creasy Dean
Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers
- by Christian Smith with Melinda Lundquist Denton
The Spirit and Culture of Youth Ministry: Leading Congregations toward Exemplary Youth Ministry
- by John Roberto et. al.
Exemplary Youth Ministry's corresponding website
Working with Young People
Behavior Management
Behavior Management Tips
Creating Rules & Norms
Group Dynamics
Group Leadership
Group Development
Group Building
Stages of Development
Age characteristics
Special Needs
Mental Health
Child Protection
Policy for Child Protection
Procedures for Child Protection
Ministering to Children
Faith Development
Relational Ministry
Pastoral Relationships
Training Teachers & Mentors
Training Outline
Working with young people
Working with other adults
Working with the program
Church Personnel
Church Personnel
Employment Practices
Job Description
Background Checks
Covenant
Supervisors
Evaluations
Self Care
Program Topics
1)
Worship
2)
Classroom
3)
Seasonal
4)
Home
Planning Topics
1)
Reflect
2)
Create
3)
Articulate
Teachers & Mentors Topics
1)
Church Personnel
2)
Training
Education and Formation Resources for Episcopalians
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Make a Plan
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Teachers & Mentors
Support families
Create Rituals
Way of Love