THE YOUTH & FAMILY INSTITUTE
CERTIFICATION SCHOOL
NOVEMBER 3-21, 2008
RAINBOW TRAIL LUTHERAN CAMP

The Youth & Family Institute and Center for Youth Ministries at Wartburg Theological Seminary provide Certification School Training in Youth and Family Ministry.

Youth and family ministry requires new and innovative approaches. The Certification School is a 16-day intensive course in Youth and Family Ministry for adult leaders, volunteers, clergy, parents, youth, and seminary students in relating and forming Christ's ministry with youth and families. These courses provide solid theological education with cutting edge ministry basics. Participants learn about faith development, contemporary youth culture, how to develop strategic plans for congregational ministries, and will begin building valuable networks for ongoing ministry support and learning.

Youth & Family Ministry Leadership Certification School
Leadership training, a total of 130 hours, includes:

• Adventure expedition and small group experience, which models effective
approaches to youth and family ministry.
• "How to" youth ministry ideas, that include confirmation, education, planning,
group development, outreach, and much more.
• Theological and biblical training.
• Social and psychological studies in youth and families.
• Personal evaluation and affirmation of new growth.
• Written ministry plan for immediate congregational impact.
• Assistance in discovering youth and family ministry opportunities.
• Certification in Youth and Family Ministry.

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