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What we do

Four programs,
one problem.

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01Month of PrayerNational, every November
02PipelineTwo-year formation
03Leaders’ CohortsPeer supervision
04ResidentialLive-in intensive

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Resources

Resources and writing for youth ministry.

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01Why Youth Ministry Needs Well-Trained LeadersYouth ministry demands serious, well-trained leaders, not just pizza nights. Robust youth leadership, theological formation and targeted church resources are essential for resilient youth ministries and faithful long-term formation.Articles
02Social Media, Youth Mental Illness and Counter-CommunityDiscover key insights from Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, exploring how social media contributes to the rising anxiety in Gen Z and what parents, leaders, and policymakers can do to address it.Articles
03Insights from the Soul Survivor ReviewThe Independent Review of Soul Survivor (UK) reveals serious accountability issues in youth ministry, emphasising the need for formal oversight and third-party accountability in leadership.Articles
04Youth Ministry: Where are we at in 2024?Youth ministry in 2024 faces systemic challenges with part-time, undertrained roles stifling growth—investing in full-time, well-equipped leaders is crucial to transforming its future.Articles

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Case studies

The work, in the places it’s taking root.

Stories from churches, camps, and partners building youth ministry that lasts — in their own words.

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Youth Ministry Futures is an activity of Ridley College, Parkville, on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. We work with many denominations around Australia.

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