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ministry focus. Relying on biblical truth supplemented by social science research, the youth and family ministries department seeks to enable every student to be effective in lifelong ministry to this vital ministry area. YFM 501 Foundations of Youth and Family Ministries A theological, sociological, philosophical and historical overview of ministry to adolescents and their families. Offered fall semesters. Three hours. YFM 502 Leadership in Youth and Family Ministry Investigation and evaluation of various models and styles of leadership. Overview of recruitment, nurture, and training of volunteer leadership. May also credit as a leadership elective. Offered spring semesters. Three hours. YFM 550 Contemporary Family Issues Introduction to the biblical and psychological foundations of family and family relationships. Various contemporary ministry models for adolescents and their families will be explored. Two hours. YFM 601 Evangelism and Discipleship in Adolescent Culture Investigation of various evangelistic methods and their contextual effectiveness. Includes a review of theology and principles of discipleship. Offered fall semesters. Two hours. YFM 602 Transformational Communication This course assists students in learning how to speak to youth in a way that will captivate and effectively communicate the biblical text, lead relevant life-changing Bible based discussions, and engage a postmodern audience through narrative story telling. Offered fall semesters. Two or three hours. YFM 605 Ministering to At-Risk Youth A practical overview of contemporary youth culture as it relates to marginalized and at-risk youth. Students adding an optional concentration in Counseling Ministries to the MA in Youth and Family Ministries program should take YFM 650 The Person and Profession of Youth Ministry instead of this course. Offered spring semesters. Three hours. YFM 620 Models of Youth Ministry An investigation and evaluation of various models used in youth ministry by church and parachurch organizations. Ministry tips, wilderness camping and other experiential models will be included. Offered spring semesters. Three hours. YFM 650 Personal, Social, and Cultural Issues in Youth Ministry A practical course designed to help the student prepare for long-term ministry in a suburban, urban, cross-cultural or rural setting. Focuses on cooperation between churches and between church and parachurch youth ministries. This course fulfills the globalization awareness requirement for those in the MA in Youth and Family Ministries program through directed readings and first-hand exposure to urban and cross-cultural experiences. Offered spring semesters. Two hours. 124