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ABOUT UNITY

EDUCATION

Professional Development for Volunteers and Staff

Whether you are a volunteer or on staff, this page provides key information for your position.

Training Opportunities

Local:
Unity Youth Ministry Fast-Start Training Program, is a CD designed for use with all youth ministry volunteers and directors. This CD includes five units covering volunteer opportunities, praying with young people, preparing lessons, Unity basics, classroom and behavior strategies and more. A wonderful tool to use in your church at your convenience.

Regional:
Each region is staffed with regional education consultants who provide resources and support for youth leaders as well as training events for the churches in their area.

National:
Child Teen Ministry Week is our national training event for those who minister to children and teens. It is held every summer at Unity Village, Mo. CTMW is a 40-hour integrated study exploring how young people develop their image of God and how that image impacts their faith development; how the issues young people face help define their ability to survive and thrive; and how the use of story is foundational to our understanding who we are and why we are here.

For YFM Directors

Sample job descriptions in pdf format. Please note: These are samples, not openings.

Youth Education Director, full-time
Youth Ministry Director, part-time

Sacred Safety

Also known as risk management, sacred safety focuses on creating a safe environment through programming, facility and staffing. For more information, go to sacred safety.

Credentialing

Certified Spiritual Educator (CSE) is a certification program preparing volunteers and leaders for creating quality ministry for young people. It consists of ten foundational Unity classes, practical application hours, two regional training events and participation at our national Child Teen Ministry Week (held every summer).

Application

Licensed Unity Teacher Specializing in Youth and Family Ministry (LUT YFM) is a spiritual course of study and licensure. It provides a consistent base of knowledge and skills necessary for ethical and excellent leadership in Unity youth and family ministry. The curriculum builds upon the CSE program, adding the administrative and pastoral care components as well as deepening understanding in Unity principles and teachings.

Field Licensing Program Youth and Family Minister View the Field Licensing Program Handbook pdf. This explains the program and requirements to become an ordained Unity minister specializing in youth and family ministry.