A training on being here for kids and teenagers You signed up to be here for it. You know that showing up for kids and teenagers can make a big difference in their lives. But what does it practically look like? In this training, you’ll learn best practices for investing in the next generation.
A training on how to help kids and teenagers connect with God every day, everywhere. We want the next generation to experience an everyday faith. We want them to connect with God not just HERE in our building but wherever HERE is every day. So, how do we help kids and teenagers of all ages connect with God? In this training, we’ll discover how faith skills and habits can help the next generation develop an everyday faith that lasts.
A training on making HERE a safe place where kids and teenagers feel seen If we want kids and teenagers to trust us, they need to feel safe and trust that we know them. We need to know their stories, their potential, and about their everyday life. In this training, we will talk about the five questions kids and teenagers need leaders to know the answers to so they can feel known.
A training on being here for the people who have the most influence in a kid or teenager’s life Nobody has more influence in the life of a kid than their parent. So, if we want to be here for the faith and future of the next generation, we need to be here for the people who influence them the most. In this training, we’ll talk about practical ways to be a great teammate (even if you’re not a parent yourself!) and tools you can use to help every family win.
A training on how to help the next generation be HERE for their community. We all know that growing in an everyday faith isn’t just about knowing the right things but also about experiencing transformation and changing how we live. That’s why service is so much more than an activity we add to the calendar. It’s a vital part of discipleship. In this training, we’ll discuss practical ways to invite the next generation into the story of what God is doing around them.
A training on leading better conversations so the next generation knows we are here for them Do you ever wonder if this week matters? It does. Even if all you talk about is Star Wars and Unicorns and which YouTube influencer is the best, the conversations you have this week build a foundation of trust that can help you lead kids and teenagers toward a better tomorrow. Every conversation matters, but there are a few tools that can help them matter more. In this training, we’ll discover practical hacks for great conversations at every life stage.
A training on what it looks like to be “here for” each life stage. If you have worked with kids and teenagers for more than a minute (or just know kids and teenagers), you know that how a preschooler thinks is way different than how a high schooler thinks. If you are a seasoned volunteer, you know that every year brings unique developmental opportunities and changes. In this training, you will learn why showing up looks different for every stage and how to be here for the unique phase your children are in.
A training on what matters most and why that changes how we are here for it. You have about 40 Wednesdays with the kids or teenagers you lead this year. Okay, that’s if they show up every week. In reality, you have about 20. And by now, many of them have already happened. So, how do we make the most of our time with them? We can’t teach the whole Bible in the time we have. So, how do we prioritize what matters most and teach it so the next generation can remember and apply it in their own lives? In this training, we’ll look at what Jesus said matters most and how we can elevate that message at every life stage.
If we want to amplify Jesus's character and message, we need to understand how different kids and students see Him. This month, review how you communicate the Gospel with kids and teenagers. Use this to explore the five perspectives that remind us the Gospel is good news for everyone.
A training on why it’s important to be here for fun. Chances are, you are serious about helping kids and teenagers grow in their faith. Because you care so much, making discipleship serious and leaving out fun can be easy. But kids and teenagers learn and connect through having fun. This month, we’re focusing on why fun matters and how to elevate fun in your small group.
A training on being here for the future of every kid and teenager We know kids and teenagers have a better future when they’re connected to caring adults, especially when they can give kids hope for a better future. In this training, we’ll talk about the importance of imagining a better world for the kids and teenagers we serve and how that practically changes how we are here for them.
A training on being here for the most important person you lead How you show up for your personal growth will determine how you can show up for kids and teenagers. And, just like kids and teenagers are worth investing in, you are, too. So, as we prepare to kick off a new ministry year, we’ll unpack the habits, boundaries, and rhythms necessary so you can lead yourself well and keep showing up for the next generation.
