Archive for the ‘Scenarios’ Category

Scenario # 3: Contextualization

Posted: 27th October 2008 by Chris in Scenarios, Youth Ministry

For context on this post it would be helpful to read THIS POST.

Scenario # 3: Contextualization
When it comes to resources, conferences, etc. youth workers don’t care to look outside their region.  What will youth ministry “training” look like in 2014?

Scenario # 2: Devolution

Posted: 8th October 2008 by Chris in Scenarios, Youth Ministry

For context on this post read THIS POST.

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Scenario # 2: Devolution
Most youth ministries get really small while a few get really big.  What will this do to the professionalism of youth ministry by 2014?

Scenario # 1: Deflation

Posted: 30th September 2008 by Chris in Scenarios, Youth Ministry

Read the post, Scenario Thinking: Can you see the future? HERE for the context on this scenario and the ones to come…

Scenario # 1 — Deflation
Youth 
ministries 
shrink
 as 
seniors, 
then
 juniors
 then 
sophomores
 begin 
to
 opt
 out.

 
What
 will 
it 
take
 to
 engage high 
school 
students 
in
 2014?