95% of under-18s aren’t in church BUT the majority of them are in schools. So what does it look like for us as schools workers to connect with them there?
Introduction to Schools Ministry Training
Join us for our schools training and be equipped and encouraged to explore schools work in a way that’s relevant for your community. Designed for those new to schools work, the Introduction to Schools Ministry course is suitable for schools workers and church-based youth and children’s workers – both paid and unpaid.
Our training days will feature sessions on thinking strategically, collective worship and clubs, as well as other opportunities to explore the Christian faith, helpful resources, and how we can ensure a relational and long-term approach.
Online training
As well as our brilliant in-person training we offer online sessions that cover the same material over Teams or Zoom.
Thursday 22nd May
Wednesday 10th September
Our schools training sessions include the following:
Session 1: Introduction
Session 2: Thinking strategically
Session 3: Collective Worship
Session 4: Explore opportunities (clubs, lessons, workshops)
Session 5: Resources in action
Session 6: Love your school
To access these free online training sessions, you will need to have signed up to receive Mission Support from Scripture Union. Discover more about Mission Support and how, together, we can unlock the full potential of your outreach to children and young people.
Face-to-face training
Dates for our in-person training are here!
In our experience, this training is best received in person. Gathering people who work in similar roles together allows for a greater depth of engagement and conversation!
Tuesday 16th September: NORTH training day
Thursday 18th September: CENTRAL/SOUTH training day
Locations TBC. Please keep an eye on this page or check our social channels for more information soon. We look forward to meeting you at one of our future training sessions.
The Revealing Jesus mission framework
Although each child and young person is different, our research and experience show us that most go through the same stages as they become and grow as a Christian: Connect, Explore, Respond and Grow.
The Revealing Jesus mission framework provides shaping principles for each stage, but also offers flexibility in expression as we recognise that contexts, and children and young people themselves, vary hugely.
Discover more
Schools ministry is all about taking the good news of Jesus into schools and creating opportunities for children and young people to Connect with others, Explore the Bible, Respond to Jesus, and Grow in their faith.
Discover how we can help you and your church as you reach out to children and young people in your local schools.