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Courses

YM4579	Ministry with Young Adults	Summer 2008
CY4515	Children, Youth and Families in the Church & it's Mission With Terri Elton	Spring 2008
CY4520	Children, Youth & Family Ministry For the Sake of the World with Terri Elton	Spring 2008
PC3513	Singleness, Marriage and Family	Spring 2008
PC2525	Foundations of Pastoral Care	Fall 2007
PC3523	Human Sexuality & Christian Faith	Fall 2007
YM4585	Discipleship & Vocation of Youth and Family Ministry	Spring 2007
PC6530 01 PC6530 02	Human Sexuality & Christian Faith Hollie Holt-Woehl One class with Janet Ramsey (01), one with Hal Weldin (02, Intensive)	Fall 2005
CY4510	Ministry with Children, Youth and Family "Theological & Strategic Frameworks" with Mary Hess	Fall 2005
PC2525	Foundations of Pastoral Care	Spring 2006
PC8540	Emerging Trends in Pastoral Care	Fall 2005
PT 8510	Health and Healing - Doctoral Seminar	Spring 2004
PT 6515	Human Sexuality and The Christian Faith	Summer 2005
PC 3518	Premarriage and Marriage Ministry	Spring 2004

Resources

Men's Studies: Bibliography
Young Adult Ministry: Bibliography
Foundations of Pastoral Care: Bibliography

Faith Factors Research
A ten-year longitudinal study of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 year olds in which life, faith and faith community affiliation are reviewed. The most often cited positive influences of faith development are cited. "Best practices" ministries with youth and young are described.

Children, Youth and Family Ministry Program: www.cyfministry.com

Selected Publications

Books

Coming of Age: Exploring the Spirituality and Identity of Younger Men
Augsburg, 2006

What is the state of faith today among younger men in the church? How is the church responding to the spiritual needs of a new generation? Armed with these questions and many more, authors Roland Martinson, Paul Hill, and David Anderson conducted interviews with young men (ages 18-40) of differing life and faith experiences, and differing ethnic backgrounds in six regions of the U.S. This new book, Coming of Age, is based on the results of this study.

Parenting with Purpose. Youth and Family Institute, 2001

Using simple language and practical suggestions, the authors focus on how parents can nurture faith and life through the various stages of a child’s life: infant, toddler, and young child. This is an excellent book for a parenting course for those with children from birth to age six. It can also be used as a resource book in the home.

Effective Youth Ministry: A Congregational Approach. Augsburg, 1988

“How can our congregation revitalize its youth ministry? What approaches work the best? What resources are available to us?” Roland Martinson responds to these common questions with this comprehensive, theologically sound, and practical “hands- on” approach to youth ministry. Using proven principles and a sound biblical foundation, Dr. Martinson shows how congregational leaders can:

understand today’s youth and their needs
organize for youth ministry
develop leadership
get a program started
involve youth in peer ministry

Articles

“Getting to all God’s Kids,” Institute for Youth Ministry (1997)

The Role of Family in the Faith and Value Formation of Children. Word & World 17/4 (1997) 396-404.

Sexual Orientation: The History and Significance of an Idea. Word & World 14/3 (1994) 239-245.

Sexuality, Intimacy, and Boundaries. Word & World10/2 (1990) 114-123.

Audio/Video

Ten Steps to Effective Youth Ministry, VHS. Augsburg, 1995

In Ten Steps to Effective Youth Ministry, Dr. Martinson guides a planning committee (and you!) through a process for developing your own approach to serving the needs of young people in your congregation.

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Last updated: December 8, 2004.

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