Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion you should be able to:

• State the implications of recognizing that youth are created in the image of God

• Describe the biological, emotional, and psychological changes that occur during adolescence

• Describe the ideal of cooperation between parents or guardians and youth ministers or workers in helping youth through the difficult developmental phase of adolescence

• State and understand the importance of the “rules of thumb” for ministering to youth

• Identify the elements that should be included in a talk for youth

• Compare and contrast how different age ranges respond to sermons

• Describe tips for effectively communicating with each age group

Course Outline

Introduction

• Introducing the Speaker and Course

Unit 1: Learning about Youth

• All Humans (of All Ages) Are Made in the Image of God

• Youth Equals Adolescence

• Parents and Guardians

• Educate Yourself on Trauma and Safety

• Summary as It Relates to Communicating to Youth

Unit 2: Listening to Youth

• Listening to Youth Requires Dialogue

• How to Dialogue

• Listening to Youth Requires Spending Time Together

• Observation and Asking Questions

• Listening and Following Up

• Offer Advice and Encouragement and Engage Creatively

Unit 3: Speaking to Youth

• Essential Attitudes and Ingredients to Speak to Youth

• Best Practices: Young People Are Distracted, Have a Plan for Their Smartphones

• Best Practices: Consider the Age of Your Audience

• Best Practices: Use Tools to Engage Young People

Conclusion

• Conclusion to the Course

Details

• Title: Communicating to Youth

• Instructor: Sean McGever

• Publisher: Lexham Press

• Publication Date: 2021

• Product Type: Logos Mobile Education

• Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts, audio, and video resources

• Courses: 1

• Video Hours: 2.5