About the course

This course lays the foundation for reaching the next generation with the gospel. You’ll explore your personal calling, the biblical basis for ministry, how to build a team of parents and volunteers, how to disciple students through small groups, and how to structure the core programs of an effective Next Gen ministry.

Curriculum

9 Chapters · 25 Lessons

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    Course Introduction

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      Course Overview and Objectives

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      Course Introduction Video

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      Course Text

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    Week 1: Introduction and Cohort Connection

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      Week 1: Overview

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      Group Introduction Discussion

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      Week 1: Video 1

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      Week 1: Video 2

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      Free Partner Resource: Spiritual and Behavioral Health First Aid

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      Week 1: Quiz

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    Week 2: The Why: God’s Call to Reach the Next Gen with the Gospel

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      Week 2: Student Ministry By the Book – Chapter 1: Students’ Identity in Our Culture

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      Week 2: Video 1

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      Week 2: Video 2

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    Week 3: The Who: Today’s Students

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      Week 3: Student Ministry By the Book – Chapter 2: Students’ Identity in Christ and Chapter 3: Students’ Identity in Our Churches

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      Week 3: Video 1

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      Week 3: Video 2

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    Week 4: Together: The Power of Relationships

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      Week 4: Student Ministry By the Book – Chapter 4: Relating to Students

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      Week 4: Video 1

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    Week 5: Foundational Stone: Building a Team of Caring Adults and Parents

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      Week 5: Student Ministry By the Book – Chapter 5: Reaching Families and Chapter 6: Recruiting Leaders

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      Week 5: Video 1

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    Week 6: Foundational Stone: Teaching Students the Bible in Small Groups

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      Week 6: Student Ministry By the Book – Chapter 7: Teaching Them to Walk

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      Week 6: Video 1

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      Week 6: Video 2

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    Week 7: Foundational Stone: Worship and Missions

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      Week 7: Video 1

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    Week 8: Foundational Stone: Evangelism and Discipleship

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      Week 8: Student Ministry By the Book – Chapter 8: Teaching Them to Think

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      Week 8: Video 1