Date of Award
2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
First Advisor
Alvin Luedke
Second Advisor
Daniel Anderson
Abstract
This research project explained how leadership experiences of middle school age students during their time in a youth ministry Confirmation program affected their faith formation. The lenses of Believing, Behaving, and Belonging were helpful in framing a missional view of faith formation. Results revealed these four aspects of leadership experiences to be important to the youth: leadership and helping others are connected, relationships are integral and vital within these experiences, there needs to be an element of fun by making the experience enjoyable and/or meaningful, and leadership experiences bring relevance to a student’s faith both inside and outside of church.
Recommended Citation
Christians, Neil A., "Leadership and Faith Formation in Youth Ministry: Explaining the Relationship Between Leadership Experiences and Faith Formation in Middle School Students" (2019). Doctor of Ministry Theses. 47.
https://digitalcommons.luthersem.edu/dmin_theses/47
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