Youth Ministry
We provide resources, events, and coaching to equip youth leaders and parents in local congregations so that students in and out of the church may come to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ.
Join us at covyouth.com for additional resources, up-to-date information on events, and connection opportunities. This advertisement-free curated network features monthly webinars, resource sharing, and conversations about topics important to youth ministry.
How We Serve Youth Leaders and Parents
The Evangelical Covenant Church offers events and resources to inspire and encourage youth workers, students, and parents to encounter the living Christ, to be encouraged, healed, and transformed, and to engage in ministry.
Unite 2024
July 15-19, 2024 | One Event: Two Locations
We are delighted to announce that our beloved youth ministry event, Unite, will return in 2024. Gathering at two locations with our emerging generation, we will Unite together around God’s purposes. We invite all Covenant churches across North America and beyond to encourage and equip high school students for God’s glory and neighbor’s good. Mark your calendars and sign up to receive more details in the coming weeks.
Working With Students
Tools and curriculum for use within student ministries. The scope varies from weekly Bible studies to one-time events.
The Journey/Confirmation – A two-year curriculum covering the entire Bible with a focus on the building blocks of faith. Perfect for Confirmation courses and Sunday School classes.
BLESS for Students and Youth Leader’s Guide – A five-session curriculum for encouraging growth in evangelism. Good for retreats, midweek youth groups, and Sunday school.
Blazing Center for Youth – A six-week curriculum exploring the work of the Holy Spirit in the church and the world. Good for retreats, midweek youth groups, and Sunday school.
Unite 2022 Pre-Event Resource – A four-week curriculum designed to help students and groups prepare for multiple Unite 2024 events. This was adapted from the previous Unite curriculum.
The Unite Curriculum – A six-week curriculum exploring how to be disciples loving mercy and doing justice serving globally, and being servant leaders. Good for retreats, midweek youth groups, and Sunday school.
Pre-CHIC Curriculum – A six-session curriculum designed to help students and groups prepare for CHIC.
Rock Solid Student Journal and Leader Guide – Designed as a high school ministry follow-up to The Journey, this 26-week study covers the foothold of the faith including the Bible, God, sin, Jesus, the sacraments, the Holy Spirit, and the church.
Tools For the Journey – Covenant Youth Ministry and InterVarsity partnered together to create this 4-session small group resource to equip your students as courageous witnesses in Evangelism. This resource is for youth pastors and youth students to grow their witness! This is a perfect complement to the BLESS curriculum.
Youth Leader Development
We strive to equip leaders for ministry to students. Below are resources, events, and opportunities student leaders can engage in for personal growth.
Embrace for Youth – A suite of resources designed to support teens and their families as they navigate their unique challenges of developing sexuality.
Gatherings – The Covenant hosts gatherings for youth ministry leaders for connection, equipping, and spiritual growth.
CovYouth 101 – Monthly webinars designed to train youth ministry leaders in the essentials. Join us live or utilize the growing library of recordings.
Conference Coaches – Conference Coaches serve local youth leaders by helping them to be known, connected, and resourced.
- Ruby Varghese, ECC
- Drew Williams, Alaska
- Rick Penner, Canada
- Drew Edstrom, Central
- Ally Corriveau, East Coast
- Linda Winer, Great Lakes
- Dr. Veronica Gilliard, Southeast
- Jim Eaton, Midwest
- Ginny Olson, Northwest
- Erik Cave, Pacific Northwest
- Kristi Smith, Pacific Northwest
- Tim Anderson, Pacific Northwest
- Matt Aalseth, Pacific Southwest
- Tre Crume, Midsouth
Resources for Events
The organizations below are available for youth ministry leaders to partner with to help students and young adults grow in faith, mission, and discipleship.
Merge – Short-term missions done right. Contact Merge about service opportunities in the USA and around the world.
Camps – Covenant camping is a hallmark of our ministry to youth. Follow this link to learn about camps and programs near you.
Discipleship Schools – The Covenant provides opportunities for young adults to grow in Christ through a variety of discipleship schools. These vary from one-year experiences to full universities.
Interim Youth Ministry Team (2022-2024)
This team is tasked to define and implement Covenant youth ministry objectives with Make and Deepen Disciples.
Learn more about the formation of the team here >>
- Erik Cave (Point Person) – Director of NextGen Ministries, Pacific Northwest Conference
- Matt Aalseth – Director of Youth Ministry, Pacific Southwest Conference
- Jim Eaton – Director of Youth Ministry, Midwest Conference
- Ginny Olson – Director of Youth Ministry, Northwest Conference
- Ruby Varghese – Transitional Associate Pastor of Youth & Families Newport Covenant Church (WA)
Our Stories
Five Minutes With NextGen Conference Speakers
Interviews with Christopher Simning, Kanyere Easton, and Kristen Ivy who will be speaking at the NextGen conference for children, youth, and young adult ministry leaders in January.
Youth Ministry Update
In this season of transition, youth ministry remains a priority for Make and Deepen Disciples. We are excited to share updates on the new Covenant Interim Youth Ministry Leadership Team, the upcoming Next Gen Conference, and the status of new hiring.
The Ministry of Tight Lines and Fresh Cuts
Michael “Big Faith” Brown is talking about Jesus through hip-hop and barber clippers.
Covenant Youth Assembled to Unite
In place of a national event, hundreds of teens attend five regional gatherings for fun, worship, and transformation.
Covenant Youth Now Gathering for Unite Events
Covenant youth across the U.S. and Canada are gathering at five different conference-level youth events, patterned after the larger triennial national Covenant youth event known as Unite (formerly CHIC).
From CHIC to Unite and Beyond
The Companion sat down with Tim Ciccone to talk about the history and future of this long-running youth event.
