In 2022, the Canadian Baptist Youth team hosted a forum with 50 youth pastors and leaders across Canada. Together, they formulated their concerns, challenges and opportunities to the Canadian Baptist church nationally on behalf of the upcoming generation. "Create and Cultivate" is that manifesto, a declaration to the Church that we need to act so that our young people grow in the ways of the Lord and embrace the
Develop Christ-like characteristics within students as they continue to walk down the journey of faith, hopefully becoming well anchored in Christ alone.  Download Rooted A tree’s strength can be determined by how strong its root system is. The deeper its roots, the better the tree’s foundations and the better a tree can grow. With deep roots, the tree is well anchored and almost noting can sway it. In a
Download Emily's Presentation 3 Key Insights from Emily Be open about this topic, including appropriate details of your own life. Invite adults to appropriately share their struggles with youth. A.L.G.E.E. is one helpful approach when dealing with someone in a mental health crisis. Be familiar with resources both local and online such as Kids Help Phone, Canadian Mental Health Association and speakers like Brett Ullman and Brene
Some post-secondary students may be taking extra time before pursuing post-secondary studies. This template is one approach in solidifying that person’s foundation in a holistic manner with a mentor. In this template you'll find information to walk you through a plan that encompasses career planning, education/learning, financial planning, healthy rhythms, church exchange and more. Download the gap year template
Download Paul's supplemental PowerPoint 3 Takeaways from Paul Understand their story including backstory. Their habits/practices lead them forward. Help them understand how Jesus is speaking to them; he will speak to them about their story. Spiritual formation can be defined as making space for God, become known by God.
Download the Reopening Considerations doc With insights from a group of youth leaders, here is a working document on 8 considerations for the coming months as the Quebec and Ontario services open up. If you have additional insides, you can either: Share them in the comments below. Email Alvin. Share on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Now more than ever, it is becoming crucial that we take serious the need for our churches to invest into the ongoing equipping of our leaders who are called to reach and engage this next generation with the person and message of Jesus. This highly practical program will span the period of 18 months in which the participants will receive three 3-day Retreats, 2 on-site 3-day trainings and more.
About a year ago, we gathered with 50 youth leaders from across Canada for four days in Niagara Falls. Together, we seeked to discern God’s voice for our Canadian Baptist churches for the next generation. We’re excited to have the Imaginative Hope report available (and coming to your church very soon). The Imaginative Hope report identified seven obstacles and five opportunities our churches face with Generation Z (and the ones
CBOQ Youth offers an in-office educational program where an intern, pursuing a career in professional ministry, works alongside our CBOQ Youth staff for 4-8 months. This is an opportunity to get a “behind-the-scenes” look at how denominational ministry happens, to hone one’s administrative skills and to fulfill personal learning objectives. Over the course of the year, two tracks are offered: event management (September to April) and macro youth
CBOQ Youth's ministry resource guide is a summary of all the resources and services we offer. This guide gives you a snapshot of what's available to all CBOQ churches based on our strategy to C.R.E.A.T.E. (coaching/consulting, resources, empowerment, advocacy, training and experiences).
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