Of course, I want students to drink deeply from the academic readings, lectures and discussions, and I want them to be informed by the academics. But more than that, I want them to see that youth ministry is a calling of God, an important part of God’s mission in the world, one that should give them pride and evoke humility at the same time.

We’ve created a Pandemic Youth Week curriculum bundle that combines elements of both a summer camp and a youth week.  Many youth are missing out on both of these due to cancelled camps and trips among other cancelled important events your youth would usually attend.  We’ve written this curriculum such that it can be used in person while socially distancing, online, or some combination of both. 

Our youth want to be engaged and challenged with race and justice issues. And, we need to provide them a theological framework and opportunities to do so.  Here are some resources that have come to our attention we recommend as you explore these conversations with your youth, families, and congregations: