Proactive Preteen Ministry

Raising the value of ministry to your preteens

[We highly recommend first completing the Foundations in Preteen Ministry course before beginning Proactive Preteen Ministry.]

You have completed Foundations in Preteen Ministry, and you're ready to take the next step in our preteen ministry course series! Now that you have a vision of preteen ministry and understand the core components that will help preteens as they take steps into faith ownership, it is time to roll up our sleeves and get to work! In this new course, you will be challenged and equipped to take some practical steps forward in developing your ministry to preteens- whether they are in a separate ministry or still in with the younger kids.

Before we start taking these important practical steps, you will need to know the direction God is calling you to take your specific group of preteens; therefore, we will begin this process by refining your vision and defining the driving purpose God is giving you for your ministries. With the vision and driving purpose in place, we will then take practical steps to develop preteen-specific events, discipleship+leadership programs, preteen curriculum, worship environments, and more.

By the time you complete Proactive Preteen Ministry, you will be equipped with the understanding and practical steps to raise the value of your ministry to preteens!


Your Instructor


Sean Sweet
Sean Sweet

During his 20 years in children’s education, Sean first taught public school and now pastors preteens while also serving as the community director of FourFiveSix.org, a non-profit working to raise the value of preteen ministry in churches with free how-to resources, training and a 2-year preteen curriculum. Sean lives in Sacramento CA with his wife & kids.


Course Curriculum


  Welcome
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  Your Preteen Ministry’s Driving Purpose [Part 1]
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  Your Preteen Ministry’s Driving Purpose [PART 2]
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start?
This course starts the day you purchase it, and all 8 modules will open. It is a completely online course - you decide when you accomplish each module each week.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 15 days and we will give you a full refund.

OUTLINE AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES

MODULE #1 - Your Preteen Ministry’s Driving Purpose [PART 1]

  • Learning Objective: In these first two modules, we will consider your preteen ministry’s driving purpose, and why it is important to have this clearly defined. We will explore tools that can help you as you refine and communicate the specific purpose of your preteen ministry.

MODULE #2 - Your Preteen Ministry’s Driving Purpose [PART 2]

  • Learning Objective: In these first two modules, we will consider your preteen ministry’s driving purpose, and why it is important to have this clearly defined. We will explore tools that can help you as you refine and communicate the specific purpose of your preteen ministry.

MODULE #3 - Events that Move Your Ministry Forward

  • Learning Objective: In this module, we will grasp how events can help to move your ministry to preteens forward, whether you have a separate preteen ministry or not. We’ll look at why events are so powerful for preteen ministry, talk about different types of events, and look at some keys for success.

MODULE #4 - Discipleship and Leadership Programs

  • Learning Objective: In this module, we will explore the steps for developing a leadership program for the preteens in your ministry. We will examine a fully developed program to help you as you are determining a step forward for a leadership program for the preteens at your church.

MODULE #5 - What to Teach?

  • Learning Objective: We understand that preteens are ready for deeper topics than younger kids, but what exactly should we be teaching them, and how do we put together a scope and sequence for them? In this module, we will consider what you are planning to teach your preteens, and realign our plans with their realities.

MODULE #6 - Delivery Methods

  • Learning Objective: In this module, we will examine several different service models. We will consider how to structure our own services so that it is most effective in reaching the preteens of your community.

MODULE #7 - Preteens Will Worship, Even the Boys!

  • Learning Objective: One significant sign of success in preteen ministry is when preteens engage freely in worship. This module will help you consider how to create a culture where preteens are worshipping in ways you never thought they would!

MODULE #8 - Fuel for the Journey

  • Learning Objective: In this final module, we will explore resources that are available for you to help you build a support network which will keep you going strong in preteen ministry for years to come.

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