The Journey to Adulthood (J2A)
is a complete youth ministry program of spiritual formation for 6th - 12th grades. It uses Bible study, prayer, rites of passage, outreach ministries and both serious and playful activities to underscore its core principles:

1) Manhood and womanhood are free gifts from God.

2) Adulthood must be earned.

There are three two-year segments of the program:

Rite-13: The first two years (6th & 7th or 7th & 8th graders) that focus on celebrating the individuality of each young person and their creative potential. The Rite-13 liturgy (A celebration of Manhood and Womanhood) is the community expression of this.

J2A: The middle portion of the program (8th & 9th or 9th and 10th graders), engages youth with the skills and critical thinking involved in adulthood. The youth plan and embark on a pilgrimage together at the end of this segment.

YAC (Young Adults in Church): A mentor-based program helping older teens (11th and 12th grade) to discern and carry out a ministry within their church or in the larger community. Vocation and development of a personal credo are also emphasized.

Includes annual program additions and newsletters.

How to Buy
Call 1-800-941-2218 if you have questions. Or simply download the order form HERE.

Congregations purchase an initial three-year membership after which they pay an annual renewal fee to continue. We recommend congregations use a discernment process as they decide whether or not to use this program.

Judicatory memberships also are available. For more information, and to order, please call: 1-800-941-2218.

Cost
$200.00 per year for three years (renewal required to use program after the initial membership)

Samples and Ordering:

Youth Ministry Discernment

J2A Sample Lessons and Overview

Click here for the J2A order packet

Articles About How J2A Affects Leaders and Youth:

Curriculum Stresses Teen Independence, Interdependence

Inland Physician Studying to Become Priest

Searching for Alex

First Steps on A Lifelong Journey

My Life as a J2A Leader

Other Resources for J2A:

J2A Training Schedule

Youth Ministry Books

Angels CD: The J2A Version

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