A ready-made framework. A program that is truly yours.
Your community already
has what this takes.
The Village Indiana does not ask communities to build another program from scratch. We equip you to do what you are already positioned to do, with a framework, curriculum, and training already built.
YOUR COMMUNITY + VILLAGE FRAMEWORK = LASTING IMPACT
Why this. Why now.
The desire is there.
The resources are not.
Most churches want to reach the next generation and do not have the staff to do it. Lifeway research shows roughly 65% of churches now run youth ministry on part-time or volunteer leadership. That is not a failure of will. It is a resourcing gap.
At the same time, Barna's research shows something hopeful: young people are not walking away from faith, they are walking away from programs that feel inauthentic. What they respond to is real relationship, adults who show up consistently and remember what was said last week.
Click the video above to see how The Village is helping churches turn this challenge into an opportunity to reach the next generation through authentic mentorship.
What you get
Everything you need
to begin with confidence.
The structure is proven. The tools are ready.
Your people bring the relationship.
Curriculum
The full 30-week H.U.T.S. curriculum, ready to run.
Mentor support
Training and ongoing coaching, so you are never building the training yourself.
Parent Enrichment
Practical materials that come built in, not bolted on.
Safety systems
Clear standards and a reporting system already in place.
Village Alliance
A place inside a connected network of hubs, never operating alone.
What it asks of you
You bring the place
and the people.
We bring the playbook.
Start with what you have. Ownership matters more than size.
Make Room
Provide a consistent space where the group can meet weekly.
Build A Team
Identify people willing to be trained as mentors. It does not need to be a large team to start.
Shared Ownership
Your community provides the space and mentors while remaining connected to The Village Alliance, carrying the mission together.
