Faith Guide Coaching Taster – Summer 2026
A free 6-session coaching experience designed to help youth workers reach young people.
Most young people today will never walk into a church building. But they are still searching for meaning, belonging and hope. Through this interactive coaching programme, Scripture Union and SWYM are partnering to equip youth workers to meet young people where they already are – in schools, communities and everyday spaces.
Explore fresh ways to build relationships, spark faith conversations and help young people begin a journey with Jesus.
Why Join This Programme
This is not another training course. It’s a coaching experience designed to help you turn ideas into action in your real ministry context. Through practical tools, collaborative coaching, and the Revealing Jesus framework, you’ll gain clarity and confidence to reach young people who may never otherwise encounter the gospel. By the end of the programme you will:
✅ Gain Confidence in Outreach
Discover how to connect with young people beyond traditional church settings – in schools, parks, community spaces and online.
✅ Build a Clear Outreach Strategy
Develop a practical 12-month outreach plan tailored to your local context.
✅ Learn Proven Missional Tools
Use Scripture Union’s Revealing Jesus framework, helping young people move from curiosity to faith.
✅ Grow Your Leadership
Learn coaching tools that help you discern opportunities, solve challenges, and sustain mission long-term.
✅ Join a Supportive Network
Connect with a group of youth workers who share your heart for mission and will encourage you along the journey.
Who Is This Programme For
This programme is designed for people who want to reach young people beyond the church walls.
It’s ideal for:
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Youth workers (paid or volunteer)
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Church leaders involved in youth ministry
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Pioneer youth leaders exploring new outreach ideas
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Anyone passionate about helping young people discover Jesus
You might already be running a youth ministry. Or you might simply feel a growing burden for the young people in your community who don’t yet know Jesus.
Either way, this coaching programme will help you take the next step in mission.
What Makes This Programme Different
Most training gives you information.
This programme gives you transformation.
Each session combines:
✔ Practical mission insights
✔ Real-life ministry problem solving
✔ Coaching conversations
✔ Peer learning with other youth workers
You won’t just listen – you’ll think, reflect, plan, and grow together.
Your Coaching Journey
Over six sessions we’ll explore how to move from intentions to intentional mission.
Session 1 – The Outreach Mindset
Discover a new way of thinking about mission and explore the Revealing Jesus framework.
Session 2 – Mapping Your Mission Field
Identify the opportunities, barriers, and cultural bridges in your local community.
Session 3 – The Art of Connection
Learn practical ways to build trust and meaningful relationships with unchurched young people.
Session 4 – Schools & Community Access
Understand how to open doors into schools and community spaces and navigate common barriers.
Session 5 – From Activity to Faith Conversation
Discover how everyday moments can become authentic conversations about faith.
Session 6 – Strategy & Sustainability
Create a 12-month outreach plan that moves young people step-by-step towards encountering Jesus.
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Programme Details
Format
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6 interactive online coaching sessions
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90 minutes each
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Small group setting (8–10 participants per cohort)
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Delivered by experienced Scripture Union coaches
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Hosted on Microsoft Teams
Cost: Free (as part of this pilot programme)
In return we ask participants to:
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Attend all six sessions
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Engage in the coaching process
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Complete short pre- and post-programme feedback
Session Dates
Participants can join either the Daytime or Evening cohort.
Daytime Sessions
- Monday 13 April — 1pm–2:30pm
- Monday 27 April — 1pm–2:30pm
- Monday 11 May — 1pm–2:30pm
- Monday 15 June — 1pm–2:30pm
- Monday 13 July — 1pm–2:30pm
- Monday 3 August — 1pm–2:30pm
Evening Sessions
- Monday 13 April — 7pm–8:30pm
- Monday 27 April — 7pm–8:30pm
- Monday 11 May — 6:30pm–8pm
- Monday 15 June — 7pm–8:30pm
- Monday 13 July — 6:30pm–8pm
- Monday 3 August — 7pm–8:30pm
Meet Your Coaches
Prince Laryea
Prince leads the South Region team for Scripture Union, supporting mission across southern England.
With more than 30 years of experience in youth mission, he has served as:
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Director of Mission for Youth for Christ
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Founder of the international mission band 29th Chapter
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Leader of collaborative youth networks across West London
Prince is also a qualified leadership coach, helping leaders develop clarity, resilience, and vision for long-term mission.
Anna Brinkley
Anna is a Mission Enabler with Scripture Union, supporting youth ministry across the South West.
She also works with ICE Schools Trust, regularly leading:
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School assemblies
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Youth clubs
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Workshops in secondary schools
Her experience in both church and school contexts gives her unique insight into reaching young people where they are.
The Revealing Jesus mission framework
With 95% of under-18s not in church, the task of reaching them is huge. But so too is the opportunity!
The Revealing Jesus mission framework is designed to help your church journey into faith with the 95. Find out how Scripture Union can support you on that journey.
About Scripture Union
Scripture Union helps the church reveal Jesus to the next generation.
For over 150 years, Scripture Union has been helping children and young people discover the good news of Jesus.
We do this by providing coaching, training and relevant resources.
Learn more