Side-by-Side
Side-by-Side provides the inspiration, support and structure you need to build a programme of one-to-one intergenerational discipleship in your corps.
Young people ask a lot of questions as they explore who they are, where they fit, and what difference they can make in our ever-changing world.
And the world is happy to provide answers.
But as corps who want the best for our young people, how can we help them find answers?
Training
When you're ready to begin, all co-ordinators and mentors need to access our training, available via the link below. The training can be accessed online, delivered by the CY Team or may be on offer locally. You can have this conversation with your divisional youth team to figure out what's best for you. During this time, you will find out more about why this programme is important and how to successfully run Side-by-Side.
After the training, you will receive the full suite of downloadable resources available to support co-ordinators, mentors, young people and parents/guardians.
Additional Resources
Resource A Mentoring Checklist
Before you begin a Side-by-Side programme, make sure you have completed everything from this checklist
Resource B Mentor Role Description
Share this role description with potential mentors
Resource C Co-ordinator Role Description
Share this role description with a potential co-ordinator
Resource D Sample Risk Assessment
An example Side-by-Side Risk Assessment
Resource E Mentoring Agreement
A document co-ordinators, mentors, young people and parents/guardians must sign before starting Side-by-Side
Resource F Mentor Notes
For mentors to keep a record of conversations
Resource G Mentor Reflection
Use the document to reflect on the process from a mentor's perspective
Other resources
An online training course to equip leaders to help young people feel more resilient and cope with what life throws at them.
Compelling small group discipleship material for ages 12-25 (previously known as Youth Small Group).
A training session designed to help leaders offer compassionate pastoral care to LGBTQ+ young people.