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Training Outline for Christian Detached Youth Workers

Over two days this course will involve interactive elements, such as group discussions, role-playing scenarios, and case studies, to enhance learning and engagement.

Introduction

  • Purpose: Equipping detached youth workers to effectively engage and support young people in their communities while maintaining a strong spiritual foundation.
  • Target Audience: Christian individuals involved or interested in detached youth work.
  • Duration: 2 days

Day 1

Morning Session

Spiritual Preparation

Understanding the Call: Reflecting on the biblical basis for serving marginalised youth and discerning God’s call in this ministry.

Understanding the Call: Serving Marginalised Youth in Detached Ministry
Serving

Cultivating a Servant’s Heart: Developing attitudes of humility, compassion, and empathy towards young people.

Cultivating a Servant’s Heart: Essential for Detached Youth Ministry
Cultivating

Prayer and Spiritual Disciplines: Incorporating regular prayer, Bible study, and other spiritual practices to sustain and empower workers.

The Power Source: Prayer and Spiritual Disciplines in Detached Youth Work
Prayer

Building Resilience: Strategies for coping with emotional challenges, stress, and spiritual burnout.

Building Resilience: Nurturing Emotional and Spiritual Well-being
Resilience

Afternoon Session

Understanding the Youth Context

Current Challenges: Identifying the key issues facing young people today, such as mental health, substance abuse, social exclusion, and exploitation.

Understanding the Landscape: Key Issues Facing Young People Today
Key Issues

Cultural Awareness: Understanding the diverse cultural backgrounds and social norms of the young people being served.

Cultural Awareness in Detached Youth Work: Bridging Divides, Building Trust
Culture

Building Trust and Rapport: Effective communication skills and strategies for establishing positive relationships with young people.

Building Bridges of Trust: Communication Strategies for Detached Youth Workers
Building Bridges

Active Listening: Developing the ability to truly hear and understand the concerns and experiences of young people.

Active Listening: The Heart of Connection in Youth Work
Listening

Day 2

Morning Session

Practical Engagement Techniques

Street Outreach: Best practices for approaching and engaging young people in their natural environments.

Street Outreach: Connecting with Young People on Their Turf
On the streets

Needs Assessment: Identifying the individual and collective needs of young people.

Unveiling Needs: Identifying the Individual and Collective Needs of Young People
Needs

Signposting and Referral: Connecting young people to appropriate support services and resources.

Signposting and Referral: Guiding Young People Towards Support
Signposting

Conflict Resolution and De-escalation: Strategies for managing challenging situations and promoting peaceful interactions.

Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
Conflict

Safeguarding and Child Protection: Understanding legal obligations and procedures for reporting concerns about the safety and welfare of young people.

Safeguarding and Child Protection: A Youth Worker’s Responsibility
Safeguarding

Afternoon Session

Empowerment and Advocacy

Promoting Youth Participation: Encouraging young people to take an active role in shaping their communities and advocating for their needs.

Empowering Voices: Promoting Youth Participation
Empowerment

Mentoring and Role Modelling: Providing positive guidance and support to young people.

Mentoring and Role Modelling: Guiding Lights
Guiding Lights

Celebrating Success: Recognising and affirming the achievements and progress of young people.

Celebrating Success: Fuelling the Flame
Celebrating Success

Networking and Collaboration: Building partnerships with other organisations and agencies working with young people.

Networking & Collaboration: Strengthening Detached Youth Work Through Partnerships
Partnerships

Conclusion

Ongoing Development: Encouraging continued learning and professional development in detached youth work.

Nurturing Growth: The Importance of Ongoing Development in Youth Work
Ongoing

Spiritual Support: Emphasising the importance of ongoing spiritual nurture and accountability for workers.

Anchored in Faith: Spiritual Support
Spiritual Support

Celebration and Commissioning: Closing with a time of prayer, reflection, and commissioning for the important work ahead.

A Service of Commissioning for Christian Detached Youth Workers
Commissioning

Note: This is a general outline, and the specific content and activities can be tailored to the needs and context of the participants.

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