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Youth Ministry Leadership & Communication (THE372 (UG23))

Term: Fall 2023 (UNDG)

Faculty

Ryan Hunter Pennington
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My office hours are by appointment--meeting on campus or in my office at First Baptist Church-- Mondays and Thursdays 

Contact number: 402-679-4343 (feel free to send a text)

Required books for THE 372:

1. "Lead Small" by Reggie Joiner and Tom Shefchunas

2. "The Art of Group Talk , How to Lead Better Conversations with Teenage Girls" by Ashley Bohinc and Crystal Chang (if you are a female, buy this book)

3. "The Art of Group Talk , How to Lead Better Conversations with Teenage Guys" by Jeremy Zach and Tom Shefchunas (if you are a male, buy this book)

4. "The Emotionally Healthy Leader" by Peter Scazzero

5. "Speaking to Teenagers, How to Think About, Create, and Deliver Effective Messages" by Doug Fields and Duffy Robbins

 

Don't hesitate to text or email me before class starts on August 24th if you have any questions!

          

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM (8/22/2023 - 12/8/2023) Location: MAIN (Glidden Hall 406 - Classroom Lecture)

Description

An examination of leadership and communication strategies for the church's youth ministry program. Students will learn how to be leaders and to develop leadership skills in adolescents. They will practice skills necessary to speak at youth gatherings and learn how to establish effective communication patterns among church leaders, youth workers, parents and youth. Prerequisite: THE261. (3 s.h.)