Youth Ministry Mentoring

Youth culture. Perhaps no other sector of society more deeply evidences the shrinking of the world.  Today’s tweens, teens and young adults have grown up not merely as members of their respective nations but as citizens of a global community. Along with this shifting mentality come unique challenges which only add to the expected complexities of evangelizing and discipling the next generation. The task is immense—both in its demands and potential impact.  Youth are not merely parenthetical to God’s work but a central feature; they are integral to the future of the church.  How can we mentor the next generation of national and global Christian leaders?  How do we hurdle the generational gap between ourselves and the youth we are trying to reach?  How should we respond to the ever evolving demands of youth ministry in an increasingly globalized world?  What new strategies (if any) does the changing world demand from youth ministers? If you have considered questions like these or if you’d like advice for a particular issue in your own youth ministry then we’d suggest that you consider Youth Ministry Mentoring. This type of mentoring is designed to encourage youth ministers, while offering them some of the tools they need to impact the church of tomorrow.

Terry English founded and leads Fusion, a relational outreach tool which enables local churches throughout Central and Eastern Europe to reach unchurched youth through rock-gospel choir and performing arts groups. Prior to moving to the Czech Republic 14 years ago, he also worked with youth and student outreach ministries in the USA, UK and Norway. While his focus is now on training local churches, he also continues to work with a local youth ministry in the Czech Republic so that he can keep his finger on the pulse on current trends in youth culture. 

Maruska Kozlejova is the director of the School of Leaders, the discipleship program run by Training Centre Kompas in Slovakia. She pursued her Master’s degree in Literature and Aesthetics, and is working on her PhD. in Literature. Maruska’s biggest passion is discipleship. She has led 6 small groups, with a total of 50 people. She is the author of four books, and the third one is focused on how discipleship can work in the Slovak environment.

 Dave Patty is the founder and president of Josiah Venture, an organization focused on training next generation leaders in 11 countries of Eastern Europe. He dreams of a movement of God among young people in Eastern Europe, one that finds its home in the local church, and transforms society.  Dave (49) lives with his wife Connie and three children, in Frydlant, Czech Republic.  He holds a BA in Theology and a MA in Education, and has lived and served in Europe for the past 25 years.  Before moving to the Czech Republic he ministered to youth in Germany with Cadence International.

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