Every local church should make building a strong youth ministry one of its highest priorities. King Josiah began seeking God when he was just sixteen years old. By the age of twenty-six, God used him to bring revival to Israel, restore the temple, and place God’s Word back at the center of the nation’s life. David was also still young when he chose to face Goliath. Most of Jesus’ disciples were likely young adults when He called them to follow Him. The CORE Manual was created to help local churches reach, equip, and disciple the next generation of Josiahs and Davids. The manual is divided into two parts. The first focuses on how to communicate the gospel effectively to today’s young people. The second equips local churches to build healthy youth ministries and lead young believers toward becoming the disciples Christ has called them to be. Each session includes: an in-depth Bible study on the topic, practical teaching supported by research and real-life insights, discussion questions designed to help your team apply what they’ve learned in their own ministry context, and practical assignments that you’ll complete with the guidance of an Epokha mentor. By the end of the course, your team will develop a clear ministry action plan and set specific goals to pursue together throughout the coming year.