Youth Ministry
Curating A Leadership Development Ecosystem
The church needs more leaders. Across our churches are many vacancies, many ministry needs that are unfilled. The landscape is dry and sparse. In this seminar we will consider ways to provide opportunities for leadership development among young people and within youth leadership teams. We’ll share some simple strategies for growing healthy leaders to turn the leadership environment from its current landscape into a vibrant, sustainable ecosystem.
Kristina Kettleton, Project Officer, Reimagining the Future, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne
Digital Discipleship (Online Only)
What does it mean to nurture spiritual growth among youth and children online who are far more well versed in online culture than we are whilst being aware of the dark side of distraction, misinformation, and detachment. Discover how to navigate these pitfalls and harness the digital landscape as a tool for authentic connection, profound learning, and lasting faith.
Jimmy Young, Assistant Minister, Cranbourne Anglican Church
Directional Discipleship
What direction are you pointing the young people in your ministry towards? How do you help young people go from meeting Jesus, to knowing Jesus, to living for Jesus? In this seminar we’ll think about how to structure a youth ministry, and the kinds of ministry skills required, to disciple young people with direction.
Andrew Wort, Youth Minister, Bundoora Presbyterian Church
Introduction to youth ministry skills
Delve into the art of cultivating meaningful connections and fostering impactful conversations with today's youth. Gain practical insights and valuable skills to navigate the complexities of building genuine relationships, making a lasting impact in the vital sphere of youth ministry.
Brian Holden, Youth Ministry Consultant, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne
Games With A Purpose (Onsite Only)
An interactive game filled seminar about running purpose-driven youth group games that transcend mere entertainment. Explore how to infuse meaning, cultivate a positive culture, and foster discipleship through engaging activities that go beyond fun, shaping a transformative experience for the youth community.
Brian Holden, Youth Ministry Consultant, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne
How To Connect With Non-church Young People (Online Only)
What's going on for the average Australian young person, and how could you start a conversation to help them explore God's story? This seminar introduces the xp film series, a new resource to help leaders start authentic conversations with young Australians about life and faith.
James Baker, Founder, xp
Introduction To Youth Ministry Skills
Delve into the art of cultivating meaningful connections and fostering impactful conversations with today's youth. Gain practical insights and valuable skills to navigate the complexities of building genuine relationships, making a lasting impact in the vital sphere of youth ministry.
Brian Holden, Youth Ministry Consultant, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne
Motivating Young People for Mission
Schools are a primary mission field for most of our youth. This seminar will explore how you can help your youth live out their faith at school. Each youth has a different experience of being a Christian at school, whether they are fearful, bold or somewhere in between. How can you encourage them to step into God’s role for them at school?
Lara Ruddle, CEO and Alex Sheely, Student Support Coordinator of Mustard Schools Ministry
Navigating Youth Culture CANCELLED
Youth culture seems to be a mysterious, inaccessible terrain - difficult to describe for those who are in it, and difficult to understand for those who are not. But as we embark on the adventure of crossing cultures to serve young people with the gospel… is there anything we can know for sure that might help us navigate this strange land? Dave thinks so. Or at least, he hopes so, because that’s the premise of the seminar. So come along, and let’s help one another find our bearings as we explore some of the key forces shaping the teens of today.
Dave Chiswell, Youth Minister, City on a Hill, Geelong
Opening The Bible With Teens, So Anyone Gets It! (Onsite Only)
"The bible speaks to me, is relevant and relatable" Explore strategies and tools that help this be what young people - Christian and not - can find to be true. Check out key principles and approaches that help make vital connections with young peoples' everyday lives, challenges and passions.
Naomi Swindon, Camping and Missions Specialist, SU Australia
Planning A 5 Year Curriculum For Youth Ministry
Any youth program will have teenagers for a limited time. What do youth ministries want to do with that time? Come and explore the concept of a curriculum for youth ministry. We will both take time to reflect on how we make such decisions, and play with a possible curriculum ourselves.
Joshua Millard, Youth Minister, St Thomas’ Burwood
Position vs Posture: Knowing Your Role and Leading Young People in God, Sex and Relationships (Onsite Only)
A workshop on maintaining your integrity while holding pastoral care at the forefront when discussing God, sex, and relationships. What if you disagree with the actions of a young person? What if you disagree with culture?
Lauren Foster, Big Kids’ Table
Talks that Don’t Suck
ATalking to teenagers about the Bible can be terrifying. In this seminar will look at how to write and give a Bible talk for teenagers that is engaging, relevant, and helps young people grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Tom French, Author and Youth Minister, Inner North Youth Group
Why five youth is enough to start a youth group
Starting and running small youth groups are hard, but they are worthwhile, and can still make a real difference to the youth that attend. It doesn't matter how many young people are part of your church - how ever many there are, even if only a few, those youth need to be supported in their faith journey. Come along to unpack why you should invest in youth ministry in smaller churches, even when there may be days that no one turns up.
Alex Sheely, Youth Team leader at Darebin Presbyterian Church