In the context of an ever-changing culture, youth workers must be ready to assess and develop ways of reaching and discipling today's adolescents. Designed to present a theological, sociological and philosophical foundation for youth ministry. One-third of the course is focused on understanding adolescents, one-third on building youth programs, and the last third on skills needed in youth ministry. Designed for both a foundation for professional youth workers, for lead pastors in small churches and those counselling adolescents.