Benefits
- A Solid Plan – “My congregation loved that I came home with the year planned!”
- Theological grounding – “I have a grounded plan for my faith and theology.”
- Youth & Family Confidence – “I now know why I do what I do!”
- Networking – “When I have a question I know who to turn to!”
- New and Fresh Direction – “It expanded my box. I see new things and it opened myself to a new life in ministry.”
- Longevity – “If it hadn’t been for my Cert school participation 15 years ago, I probably wouldn’t still be here today.”
- Spiritual Development – “I am also growing again spiritually.”
- Outreach and Evangelism –“I am learning the best ways to reach youth and my whole congregation.”
- Revitalization – “I’ve got a heart for ministry, but my methods needed more punch, more edge, more passion. Cert school is giving me the resources I need to succeed and more.”
- Professional – “I found that Certification School is universally recognized by churches. Certification in Youth and Family Ministry by The Youth & Family Institute and Wartburg Theological Seminary is one of the most valuable parts of a resume for pursuing a career in youth and family ministry.”
Training Includes . . .
- Adventure learning and small group experience that model effective approaches to you the and family ministry
- “How to” program and ministry ideas that include planning for confirmation, Sunday School, small group facilitation, outreach and much more.
- Theological and biblical training.
- Review of current social and psychological studies related to youth and families.
- Evaluation of one’s gifts and strengths and the creation of a personal development plan
- A written ministry plan designed to impact your congregation immediately
- Assistance in discovering youth and family ministry opportunities
- Certification in Youth & Family Ministry
Our next school will be held . . .
September 28 – October 4, 2011 at Wartburg Theological Seminary (Dubuque, IA)
