Final Exam Study Guide BIB237 FA24 - Fundamentals of Youth and Family Ministry Ben Coleman

What is the primary goal of youth and family ministry?

Helping students and families say 'yes' to Jesus every day!

List the three foundational pillars needed for a solid youth program.

A strong Biblical foundation, Christian Model or example, and Experiential faith development.

Who am I?

Identity.

What difference can I make?

Purpose.

Where do I fit?

Belonging.

What are the five biblical purposes for ministry from the 2GCs?

Ministry, Maturity, Membership, Magnification, Mission.

Community commitment

To not attending.

Crowd commitment

To attend sporadically.

Congregation commitment

Regular attendance, growing faith.

Committed commitment

Spiritually disciplined.

Core commitment

Baptized believers.

Cognitive learning area

Head - knowledge and intellectual skills.

Behavior learning area

Hands - Physical skills and habits.

Affective learning area

Heart - Emotions and Attitude.

Dispositional learning area

Home/Core/Soul - Values and Tendencies.

Three ways to become a child's 'champion' regarding safety.

Educate Children and Families, Set personal boundaries to protect yourself, Watch for inappropriate physical contact and grooming behaviors.

Common mistakes to avoid as an intern.

Avoid ministering on an 'island', Avoid the hero complex, Avoid not showing love to all teens, Avoid taking unnecessary risks.

How must we approach difficult conversations?

We must approach them in a biblically sound way with teens and families in a spirit of humility.