The Log Project: Develop Your Congregation's Youth Ministry

Partner with ABCNJ & Princeton Theological Seminary to do thoughtful and creative ministry with young people in your region!

Dear ABCNJ Pastors and Leaders,

Our commitment to grow the capacity of the region in relating to and ministering with the next generation of leaders is one of our main goals in the coming year.

ABCNJ is partnering with Princeton Theological Seminary to do thoughtful and creative ministry with young people in our Region. If you are looking for creative ways to reach out and work with teenagers in the church, we invite you to be part of our new partnership!

The Log College Project, designed by the Institute for Youth Ministry at Princeton, helps congregational teams reform their approach to ministry with young people and reconnect to their missional identity. Through this partnership, ABCNJ congregations will explore and engage new forms of ministry that transforms congregational discipleship with young people and employ best practices from design thinking.

A cohort of eight (8) ABCNJ congregations, in covenant with the Region, will be selected. The cost for this program is $5,900, with scholarships available for ABCNJ churches in covenant with the Region. Below you will find a video and booklet with details about the Log College Project and partnership with ABCNJ. To be part of the 8 ABCNJ/Log College Project cohort you must apply by January 31, 2022.

Please share this with the leadership of your ABCNJ congregation! We are excited about this new partnership and encourage you to prayerfully consider joining us.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Together in Christ,

Completed applications will be accepted until January 31, 2022.

To learn about the Log College Project, take a look at our recent video! A Conversation about Ministry With Teenagers at the Table - ABCNJ Conversation with Rev. Abigail Rusert, Director Institute for Youth Ministry.

Download a booklet here to find more details about the Log College Project and the process for congregations.