Youth Ministry in Small Churches
A Partnership with the Presbytery of Philadelphia October 3-4.
$50 (meals included)
Did you know that the average size youth group is 8 students?
Youth Ministry in Small Churches is a two-day event for volunteers and church leaders who want to discover a community of others engaged in the joys and challenges of youth ministry in small churches.
- For small churches of all denominations.
- Learn practical tips
- Gain theological insights
- Encourage, empower, and train volunteers
- Connect with others ministering in small churches.
- Explore Resources
Keynote: “Smaller: A Better Way to Think about Youth Ministry”
- Chanon Ross, Ph.D.
- Director, Institute for Youth Ministry, Princeton Theological Seminary
Workshop Topics:
- Nuts and Bolts of Small Church Youth Ministry
- Music and Worship for Small Church Youth Ministry
- Mentoring Youth in Small Churches
- Using Art in Small Church Youth Ministry
- Small Church Youth Ministry in Urban Churches
Schedule: October 3-4
| Fri, Oct. 3 | |
| 5:00–6:00 p.m. | Registration, Light Dinner – Carmel Hall |
| 6:00–7:15 p.m. | Keynote I |
| 7:30–8:45 p.m. | Workshop |
| 8:45- | Free Time |
| Sat, Oct. 4 | |
| 8:30–9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer |
| 9:00-10:30 a.m. | Workshop |
| 10:30–11:00 a.m. | Break |
| 11:00-12:15 p.m. | Keynote II |
| 12:15–1:30 p.m. | Lunch – Resource Room / Denominational Meetings |
| 1:30-3:00 p.m. | Facilitated Small Groups |
| 3:15-4:15 p.m. | Closing Worship with Communion |
Location:
Carmel Presbyterian Church
100 Edge Hill Rd, Glenside PA 19038. Parking is available.