AST Diploma in Youth Ministry

This program is designed for leaders of youth who wish to deepen and broaden their skills for ministry with young people. The diploma program combines required and elective units of study with practical experience in the leadership of youth.

The first unit of study for the new Diploma program coincides with AST’s Best Practices Institute on October 1-2, 2010, and features workshop leader Rodger Nishioka, a specialist in the area of youth and young adults.

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SURVIVING MINISTRY:  TAKING CARE OF YOUR TEAM AND YOURSELF

The area of supporting and maintaining youth workers is sometimes neglected in youth ministry, often leading to burnout, unfulfilled expectations and high turnover.  Come and explore different strategies for keeping your volunteers and team members fulfilled and appreciated.  You’ll also learn ways to extend your own “ministry life” so you can be even more effective in your ministry.  All it takes is clear expectations, a child-like faith, and a little TLC:  Training, Leadership and Care. 

Clayton Imoo is husband to Gail and father to sons Sean Isaiah and Jacob Isaac and daughter Kayla Marie.  He has served as the Director of the Youth Ministry Office (www.youthmin.com) of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver for the past seven years, helping parishes develop their own youth ministries.  Clay has spoken at numerous conferences, workshops, rallies, and retreats locally, nationally and internationally, including a memorable trip to Johannesburg, South Africa.  Clay enjoys spending time with his family, playing music, playing sports, playing naptime, and writing blogs.  He loves serving the youth and youth workers, and is motivated and inspired by the people he encounters in his ministry.  Learn more about him at www.claytonimoo.com