Youth Ministry Downloads

You are free to download and use anything on this page. We only ask that you give credit if you print or quote from any of these articles.

Youth Ministry in Today's Church -- an article on what we have learned about youth ministry in the past decade and what we envision is needed for today's youth.

Adolescent Development -- a chart to see at-a-glance characteristics of different stages of early, middle and late adolescence

Stages of Faith Development -- a summary of the work of James Fowler and others

Ode to Lynn Cannici -- a staff person's response to a J2A training session and the gift her 8th grade teacher gave her.
 
Youth Ministry Discernment -- a faith-based way for congregations to choose a youth ministry program or process
 
In Dialogue With Scripture - articles and Bible study methods
 
 
Spiritual Gifts Inventory -- An exercise designed to give you a tentative assessment of your spiritual gifts.
 
The History of J2A -- Learn about the beginning and growth of our popular Journey to Adulthood program for teenagers.
 
About Youth Pilgrimages (J2A) - "Searching for Alex" (An article from Episcopal Life)
 
A Lesson in Transcendence - using poetry to talk about how the holy is reflected in life.