Contact
Zac Norenberg, RegistrarMinnesota Conference United Church of Christ
612-871-0359
zacn@uccmn.org
Benefits of Cert School
- A Solid Plan – “My congregation loved that I came home with the year planned!”
- Theological grounding – “I have a grounded plan for my faith and theology.”
- Youth & Family Confidence – “I now know why I do what I do!”
- Networking – “When I have a question I know who to turn to!”
- New and Fresh Direction – “It expanded my ministry toolbox. I see people and ministry in new ways.”
- Longevity – “If it hadn’t been for my Cert school participation 15 years ago, I probably wouldn’t still be here today.”
- Spiritual Development – “I am also growing again spiritually.”
- Outreach and Evangelism –“I am learning the best ways to reach youth and my whole congregation.”
- Revitalization – “I’ve got a heart for ministry, but my methods needed more punch, more edge, more passion. Cert school is giving me the resources I need to succeed and more.”
- Professional – “I found that Certification School is universally recognized by churches. Certification in Youth and Family Ministry by The Youth & Family Institute and Wartburg Theological Seminary is one of the most valuable parts of a resume for pursuing a career in youth and family ministry.”
Training Includes...
- Adventure learning and small group experience that model effective approaches to youth and family faith formation.
- “How to” program and ministry ideas to enhance planning and promotion, small group facilitation, outreach and much more.
- Theological and biblical training.
- A review of current social and psychological studies related to youth and families.
- The creation of a personal development plan to sustained growth as a leader.
- A written ministry plan designed to impact your congregation’s faith formation efforts immediately.
- Gaining familiarity with tools and resources that support ministry initiatives.
- Certification in Youth & Family Ministry.
Outcomes for Cert School
- Equip leaders with a foundational knowledge of effective youth and family ministry practices.
- Nurture the personal and spiritual lives of participants in the school.
- Create an ongoing learning community and support network of youth and family ministry leaders.
- Deepen the biblical and theological perspectives of each participant.
- Introduce students to principles, practices and pathways that lead to vibrant faith.
- Introduce students to principles and practices needed for exercising effective leadership.
- Equip students how to create home and congregational environments that support people in forming faith and following Jesus.
Visit surfacetosoul.org/certschool for more information.
Download the Scholarship Application for Cert School.