Best Practices
March 10, 2010
It’s not secret that research is part of our DNA here at FYI. One of the research methods we utilize is the “best practices” approach, where we attempt to identify what’s most effective in the field (in a particular area, like short-term missions) and identify transferrable practices that can be adapted across ministry contexts.
The folks from Luther Seminary completed a youth ministry best-practices study called “Exemplary Youth Ministry” in 2003 that they are beginning to roll out to youth workers, and if you like research you’ll be interested in the reports they’ve made available as well as their blog where various posts help break down and summarize the findings. There are some pretty thoughtful insights there to stir up conversations with your team.
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