Not every youth ministry curriculum is built for discipleship. And if you’re not careful, you could spend a whole year teaching lessons without forming followers of Jesus. In this episode of Youth Ministry Optics, we’re zooming in on what discipleship really means—and how curriculum should serve that purpose.
We’ll explore the tension between information and transformation, what it means to build toward spiritual maturity instead of just delivering weekly content, and how to assess whether a curriculum is discipling students or just entertaining them.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why discipleship should shape curriculum design, not just lesson goals
- How to tell if your students are growing in depth or just attendance
- The hidden curriculum embedded in your structure
- Practical markers of gospel-centered discipleship in youth ministry resources
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