training

educating, equipping and encouraging

Because nothing happens without a leader

Youth ministry requires more than good intentions. At Youth Leadership, we help youth workers from all walks of life develop Christ-centered, life-changing, sustainable ministries by offering training that is holistic, relational and relevant.

OUR MODEL FOR TRAINING FOCUSES ON KNOW-DO-BE

• What do youth workers need to KNOW to be effective in ministry?
• What do youth workers need to be able to DO to be effective in ministry?
• What kind of people do youth workers need to BE to be effective in ministry?

[ All trainings held at a state of the art training center in Arden Hills, MN ]

training opportunities

• month

  - YoutH ministry certification program

  
  
  This program is a unique, holistic strategy to equip and encourage youth workers in their first five years of youth ministry leadership.
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• Hour

  - Midweek Seminars

  
  
  Six times a year, youth workers from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area are invited to set aside 3 hours to focus on a relevant topic in ministry. Professional Training Seminars help experienced youth workers stay current in their field and network with other youth leaders.
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• Day

  - Intensive Classes: gOING DEEPER

  
  
  Our three-day intensives are based on six areas of leadership development essential for youth workers. Taken individually or as part of our certification program, these classes will allow any youth worker to multiply their impact. We designed these to feed into you as you lead others. Nurture your influence.
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  • UNDERSTAND
  • ESTABLISH
  • LEAD
  • COMMUNICATE
  • COUNSEL
  • MANAGE
  
• DAY

  - intensive classes:  Going Further

  
  
  

  You asked for it! Youth Leadership is now offering the same great training in a shorter two-day format. Take two days to re-focus and sharpen your skills in an important ministry area. One more way Youth Leadership can help you nurture your influence.
  + COUNSEL 2
  + INTRO TO THE BIBLE: FOR YOUTH WORKERS
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• Concentration in youth and family ministry at Bethel seminary

  
  
  For 40 years, Youth Leadership has partnered with Bethel Seminary in St. Paul to offer a concentration through the MDiv and M.A. in Christian Education degrees.
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