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Course
6 Growing Young Essentials
~22 Hours
Based on groundbreaking research, 6 Growing Young Essentials shows pastors and ministry leaders how to position their churches to engage younger generations.
4 instructors
About This Course
Across the United States, churches are losing both members and vitality as increasing numbers of young people leave the church. Based on groundbreaking research with over 250 of the nation’s leading congregations, 6 Growing Young Essentials shows pastors and ministry leaders how to position their churches to engage younger generations in a way that breathes life and energy into the whole church. Join Kara Powell, Brad Griffin, and Jake Mulder as they journey with you in helping your church grow young.
Learning Outcomes
- Define the six core commitments of Growing Young
- Identify how each core commitment might look in your context
- Determine the next steps to help your congregation continue its Growing Young journey
Created in partnership with Fuller Youth Institute and FULLER Equip
- Church & Ministry
- Leadership
Introduction
1. Getting Started
Starting Points of Growing Young
2. What Is Growing Young?
The 6 Core Commitments
3. Unlock Keychain Leadership
4. Empathize with Today's Young People
5. Take Jesus’ Message Seriously
6. Fuel a Warm Community
7. Prioritize Young People Everywhere
8. Be the Best Neighbors
Conclusion
9. Pulling It All Together
10. Moving Forward
Your Instructor
Kara Powell
Chief of Leadership Formation, Executive Director of FYI, Author
Kara Powell, PhD, is the chief of Leadership Formation and executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute at Fuller Theological Seminary. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch,” Kara serves as a youth and family strategist for Orange and speaks regularly at parenting and leadership conferences. Kara has authored or coauthored numerous books.
Brad Griffin
Senior Director for FYI, Pastor, Author
Brad M. Griffin, MDiv, is the senior director of Content and Research for the Fuller Youth Institute, where he develops research-based training for youth workers and parents. A speaker, writer, and volunteer pastor, Brad is the coauthor of over a dozen books.
Jake Mulder
Author, Executive Director of LFD, Senior Director at FYI
Jake Mulder is the senior director of strategy at the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and Fuller's executive director of Leadership Formation Division. As senior director of strategy at FYI, he oversees business administration, coordinates new research, develops resources and trainings, and helps the team think strategically. Jake holds a BA in Business Administration in Finance from Western Michigan University, an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary, and is currently pursuing a PhD at Fuller. Prior to joining the FYI team, Jake worked in a variety of ministry and professional roles, including as a financial analyst, youth pastor in the Reformed Church of America, ministry director with Youth for Christ, and missionary with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Europe and Asia. Jake and his family live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
FYI
Center at Fuller Theological Seminary
The Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) turns research into practical resources to help make the church the best place for young people to grow. An innovative branch of Fuller Theological Seminary, FYI research has pioneered a new era of youth ministry practice and intergenerational discipleship, partnering with faculty from across various disciplines to create tools that change the way the world sees young people.
