Searching for the tools to have an effective youth ministry?

Worker’s Academy is a study course for adults, 25 years of age and older, who are called to youth ministry.

During this year-long course, participants will receive a baseline of youth ministry skills that are needed to lead and work with millenial-age youth.

All course study is founded on United Methodist beliefs and are taught by university professors and veteran youth workers.

Academy graduates will have the confidence and understanding to build a healthy, safe ministry grounded in United Methodist tradition in their local churches.
 

Cost

The cost for the academy is $1,000.
Includes:

• instruction materials
• Youth Worker 101 retreat fees
• and meals

Certification

Graduates of Youth Worker’s Academy will receive:
A Certificate of Continuing Education from Oklahoma City University
A Certificate of Completion from the Oklahoma Conference of The United Methodist Church

Content Overview

listed below is a sample of what will be covered in each module

1A A people of the Book
An introductory examination of diverse ways to explore the Bible.

1B Basic beliefs for United Methodist Christians
Understanding the history and use of
The Book of Discipline.

1C Know yourself as a Leader
Understanding the traits of good leadership. How to deal with conflict, boundary issues, and sexual ethics.

2A Thinking theologically about Youth Ministry
Examining basic aspects of youth development.

2B Youth Culture
A look at communication trends
(Internet, music, and media).

3A Support, Fellowship, and Networking
How to build networks, find support and fellowship in order to prevent burn out.

3B Disciple Making Models
Explore various ways to reach out to youth through recreation, discipline, Sunday school, and other activities.

4A Order out of Chaos
Handling money, filing systems/record keeping, time management, group travel.

4B Christ-centered
Youth Ministry
Leading and looking at current trends in worship. How to help your youth in their spiritual journey.

5A Persons called and Gifted in Youth Ministry
Explore your spiritual gifts and begin the process of discerning your call.

5B Discipleship
Examining a variety of methods for reaching out to youth in your church and community. Engaging youth in ministry and mission.

5C Working in the Church
How the polity and traditions of the United Methodist Church influence church members at the local level and beyond.

for more information
Rev. Diana Northcutt
Conference Director of Local Church Youth Ministries
(405)530-2144; dnorthcutt@okumc.org

for registration inquires:
Dr. Leslie Long, Registrar
(405)341-5450; lalongokc@sbcglobal.net

Prospectus available upon request.