are you serious about immersing yourself in
youth ministry?
come check out the options
Youth Ministry Options At Carey we are passionate about training the best leaders and pastors for ministry with youth.
explore FOUNDATIONS OF YOUTH MINISTRY This course gets you thinking and doing more in youth ministry. Explore questions: • What is the purpose of youth ministry? • How is youth ministry done well in your context? • Is God calling you to be a Youth Pastor?
involves... One semester of study including an on-site block course component.
discover YOUTH MINISTRY INTERNSHIP Give a year’s service to your church as you grow your understanding of ministry and mission. Discern through your placement and learning whether you are called to vocational youth ministry. Gain practical experience and reflective development, alongside tertiary level study. Have input from youth ministry specialists, mentors and coaches.
involves... • 1 Year Youth Ministry Experience in your local church (approx. 15 hours per week) • Complete a Certificate of Christian Studies through Online Distance Learning and Block Courses (approx. 10 hours per week)
“I would recommend the YPL track at Carey for anyone who wants to wor challenging but very rewarding; it sets you up for ministry and gives you with others in youth ministry.”—ABAGAIL FLOOD, YOUTH PASTOR, PAPAKURA EAST
extreme YOUTH PASTORAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING The most comprehensive training track and the ultimate choice if you feel called by God and you are serious about being well-trained for a long term commitment to youth ministry. Complete a Bachelor of Applied Theology & Diploma of Pastoral Leadership: Specialising in Youth. Journey through Carey’s 3-year Youth Pastoral Leadership Training equipping you with: • Biblical & Theological Learning • Leadership Formation and Evaluation • Ministry skill development • Hands-on church leadership experience Rub shoulders with experienced and highly qualified practitioners and scholars. Learn alongside a cohort of people who are serious about ministry with youth.
involves... • 3 years on-site in Auckland
rk with youth. It is lifelong relationships PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
to find out more, contact Sam about these and other options that may be best for you 0800 773 776 sam.kilpatrick@carey.ac.nz
Be prepared to be challenged,
transformed, and equipped for your call into youth ministry.
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