Next Generation
Equip Course
Build a Ministry that Kids Love:
Discover how to create a thriving ministry for children and students that’s rooted in relationships, grounded in mission, and designed to grow disciples for life.
A Next Gen Ministry That Actually Works
You want to reach the next generation - but the reality is tough. Volunteers are stretched. Parents feel disconnected. Students aren’t showing up. And when they do, it’s hard to know if anything is sticking.
The Next Gen Equip Course will help your parish create environments and systems where kids and students experience authentic faith, parents feel empowered, and ministry leaders know exactly how to lead with purpose.
Whether you’re just getting started or ready to renew your entire approach, this course equips your team with a framework that works—because it’s been tested and proven in thriving parishes.
What You'll Learn:
Each session includes practical action steps, real parish examples, and downloadable resources you can use right away. Your team will gain tools and strategies to:
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Clarify the mission, vision, and values of your Next Gen ministry
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Build a culture of small group leaders who disciple students
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Partner meaningfully with parents, not compete with them
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Recruit, train, and retain ministers who love serving
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Create physical and relational spaces where faith can grow
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Align sacramental preparation with relational ministry
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Use curriculum as a tool - not a crutch - for deeper engagement
Your Starting Point:
Next Generation
Equip Course
$297
Course Format:
Reflection & Implementation
Work-along workbook with action steps
Expert Teaching
10-12 minute workshop-style videos
What's Included
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7 Lesson Videos
Led by Daniel Miller, Director of NextGen at our home parish, Church of the Nativity
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Course Workbook
Templates, examples, and action plans that you can use immediately in your parish.
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On Demand Access
Learn at your own pace, with access to the course materials anytime, anywhere.
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Expert Insights from Catholic Parishes
Gain insights from successful leadership strategies used in our Home Parish plus our Partner Parishes across the country.
ONLINE COURSE
Develop your leadership team and build a thriving parish community.
Session 1:
Mastering Mission & Vision
Lay the foundation for your ministry with a clear mission, relational vision, and values that shape every decision you make.
Session 2:
Learning to Lead Small
Why small groups work—and how to lead, structure, and sustain them for kids and students of every age.
Session 3:
Partner with Parents
Equip and engage the most influential people in a child’s life through clear communication and real support.
Session 4:
Minister Mechanics
Build a healthy team of volunteers who understand their “why” and are in it for the long haul.
Session 5:
Irresistible Environment and Safe Spaces
Design environments that are safe, inviting, and tailored to help young people encounter God’s love.
Session 6:
Significance of Sacraments
Infuse your First Communion, Reconciliation, and Confirmation prep with relational, faith-forming experiences.
Session 7:
Compelling Curriculum
Use curriculum wisely to foster real conversations and connect teaching to life, faith, and family.
Who is this for?
The Next Gen Equip Course course is for any parish staff member or volunteer leader involved in the discipleship of kids or teens.
- Directors of Faith Formation or Religious Education
- Youth Ministers and Children’s Ministry Leaders
- Catechists, Small Group Leaders, and Core Team Volunteers
- Pastors and Parish Leaders seeking a better strategy for Next Gen ministry
You Don’t Have to Guess Anymore
Too many parishes are reinventing the wheel when it comes to Next Gen ministry. You don’t have to. This course gives you a proven framework, flexible tools, and faithful encouragement to help your team lead with confidence and clarity.
Enroll Now! Let’s make sure the next generation not only shows up, but grows up in faith.
