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Youthscape Essentials: the 'taster' (session one)
“The Youthscape Essentials course is a helpful resource for those working with teenagers in our churches. No matter how long you have been working with young people there’s always something useful to pick up from taking part in this training.”
Simon, LancashireResearch has shown that children and young people really value conversations with adults and feeling connected with their wider church family. That’s why, at Conference 2023, Methodists are encouraged to take a moment to talk to a young person in their faith community. For many adults talking to a teenager maybe a daunting prospect but don’t worry as help is at hand. Why not book into one of the upcoming Youthscape Essentials taster sessions to help you build rapport with young people?
For taster details, , please email Lynne Norman.
Youthscape Essentials: the course
If you’re wanting to grow your confidence and skills working with young people in churches and community projects then this programme is just what you’re looking for. Youthscape Essentials offers the opportunity to spend time in community with other workers and volunteers, exploring together insights into the lives of young people, relevant skills and character development. It’s a perfect course for anyone involved in or interested in developing ministry with young people (aged 11-18).
Download a PDF course summary here.
The material has been developed and piloted in a Methodist Circuit in partnership with Youthscape. If you have any questions about Youthscape Essentials training, please contact Lynne Norman.
Courses available:
Throughout 2024, online
Running for ten months (with a break for August) on the following Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm: 11 January, 8 February, 14 March, 11 April, 9 May, 13 June, 11 July, 12 September, 10 October, 14 November 2024.
Register to take part in this course here.
Become a trainer or host a course
We are currently in the process of training up members of the Methodist Learning Network and others to deliver Youthscape Essentials training. If you would like to be added to a list of people interested in hosting this course, please email Lynne Norman. You can also contact Lynne if you are in a circuit or district role and would like to be considered as a possible trainer.
Coming soon - Children's Ministry Essentials and Family & Intergenerational Ministry Essentials
We are currently working ecumenically to create similar courses to inspire and equip people for children's and family work in the Church. If you'd like to be kept in the loop about this work as it progresses, and be alerted when the training becomes available, please complete this expression of interest form.