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Guestsplaining: Mark Hart on Evangelizing Middle School Youth

Jul 22, 2024

Mark Hart, Chief Innovation Officer of Life Teen International, discusses evangelization, forming relationships, and engaging middle schoolers in faith through Encounter: The Bible Timeline for Middle School. He emphasizes the importance of adapting youth ministry to connect with young individuals, empowering them to be active participants in the Church's future.

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Quick takeaways

Engage middle schoolers in faith to prevent loss of faith in later years.

Adapt biblical teachings for middle schoolers using relatable themes and humor.

Deep dives

Mark Hart's Introduction and Involvement in Life Teen International

Mark Hart, the CIO for Life Teen International, discusses his role in the largest Catholic youth-human industry organization while also emphasizing the importance of his personal life, being married for 20 years with four children. Hart introduces his latest program, Encounter, tailored for middle schoolers, designed to adapt biblical teachings for a younger audience using updated technologies.

Intro

2min

Engaging Middle Schoolers in Faith

16min

Evolution and Challenges of Youth Ministry

11min

Empowering Youth Ministry and Service Opportunities

3min

Resource Recommendations and Support Information

2min

Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony are pleased welcome Mark Hart, the Chief Innovation Officer of Life Teen International, to this episode of Guestsplaining. On this episode, our guest delves into evangelization, youth ministry, and bringing middle schoolers to Christ. Mark discusses Encounter: The Bible Timeline for Middle School, forming and engaging your children, building relationships, the future of the Church, and much more.

Interested in bringing Encounter: The Bible Timeline for Middle School into your family? For more information, click here: https://ascensionpress.com/collections/encounter-the-bible-timeline-for-middle-school

For more information on Life Teen, see here: https://lifeteen.com/

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