Want to be a Better Minister to Teenagers?

Learn More About Our Courses in Youth Ministry

Web-based Youth Ministry courses help participants build a solid foundation for leadership in ministries with youth.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Learn to develop a youth ministry strategy.
• Learn to plan mission experiences.
• Explore the personal, moral, social, and religious development of adolescents.
• Learn to develop youth ministry volunteers.
• Engage in thought-provoking Q&A and discussion with class members and the instructor via threaded discussion forums

Course Information
Three courses offered

Understanding the Adolescent World (SCM 4110)
Dig deeply into the developmental needs (physical, spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual) and cultural issues (media, family dynamics, drugs, sexual pressures) of youth. Develop strategies for involving and ministering to parents. Dates: January 14 – February 10, 2008

Developing a Balanced Ministry with Youth (SCM 4120)
It’s a partnership between youth, parents, and adult youth workers. Develop a plan to enhance the partnership balance within the youth ministry. Dates: February 25 – March 22, 2008

Adolescent Substance Abuse (SCM 4130)
Get the basics about adolescent substance abuse. Understand your position to observe, influence, and educate youth before substance abuse results. Learn how to connect youth experiencing substance abuse issues with appropriate community resources. Dates: April 7 – May 4, 2008

Time & Location: The online course materials and discussion forums are Internet-based. This means that you can access them anytime, from anywhere.

Cost: $150 per course (Scholarships are available to cover 50% of tuition fees.)

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Who We Are

Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond (BTSR)
BTSR is a distinctively Baptist seminary operating within the context of an ecumenical consortium to train men and women for effective leadership in the various ministries of the church. Learn more about BTSR’s mission.

BTSR School of Christian Ministry
The BTSR School of Christian Ministry was established to equip Christians to be effective leaders in their congregations and to strengthen congregations. In fulfilling this purpose, the SCM is moving beyond traditional theological educational structures in an effort to take the seminary into the church and community to sustain and support their work of transforming people’s lives for Christ. Learn more about the School of Christian Ministry’s purpose and vision.

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