The strategy is the hub of all Sonlife ministry materials. Micro -teaching and evaluation are a vital part of the course. Developmental characteristics and behaviour patterns will be studied. Principles and practices of teaching the adolescent will be considered in more depth. The course examines the role and function of the youth pastor in the context of the local church.
Special emphasis is placed upon the home and church as resources for meeting the needs of youth.
An emphasis will be placed upon practical application with leadership within the church setting. Presents Sonlife's Advanced Seminar I on philosophy of ministry, setting goals, evaluation and assessment, principles of outreach, developing leadership and case studies. Each student will develop their own profile of a discipled person. The student will survey the theory and practice of motivating, teaching and equipping adults at every age level. The student will develop a personal, biblical model for teaching and leading adults in life long learning experiences based on a growing understanding of the learning characteristics, needs and seasons of life of adults.