Youthscape
Practical training and resources to support churches to start, grow and strengthen their youth work
YOUTHSCAPE IS HELPING CHURCHES DEVELOP youth ministry in places where it is not yet established. This page outlines the missional opportunities Youthscape offers to clergy and churches taking their first steps in youth ministry.
Missional challenge
Many churches have few or no young people, and church attendance among this age group has seen a long-term decline.
Missional opportunity
- Launchpad – A course for church leaders where there is no youthwork on Sundays or midweek, where there is no paid worker or volunteers in place and who are wondering how to take the first steps. Clergy attend five two-hour sessions, formulating a vision and plan for starting or growing youth work.
- Essentials – All-round training for youth work volunteers. 10 sessions cover 30 topics. The course can be licensed for use in dioceses as a training tool.
- Resources – A range of resources for use in youthwork, including Unfold a bible study designed for youth groups with range of ages and discipleship stages
Impact
70% of churches participating in Launchpad have started some form of youth work where previously there was none. 97% of clergy rate Launchpad 8 or higher out of 10, and 100% would recommend it to other clergy.
“It’s the best training I’ve had since I’ve been ordained.”
First steps
Clergy are invited to take part in Launchpad, with participants identified through conversation between the Diocese, the Youthscape National Church Training team and the Launchpad facilitator. Invitations to consider being part of Launchpad come directly from a Bishop and clergy can choose to opt in after attending a briefing event that includes a presentation from a member of the Youthscape team.
