Steve Case Institute of Youth Ministry May, 2017 Identity Steve Case Institute of Youth Ministry May, 2017
Erik Erickson 8 stages of psycho-social development
Erik Erickson 8 stages of psycho-social development Adolescence is the time for IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT
One word to describe TEENS:
One word to describe TEENS: INDEPENDENT
What are some of the ways that teens can show their INDEPENDENCE?
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What are some of the ways that teens can show their INDEPENDENCE?
Roger Dudley 1978
Roger Dudley 1978
Roger Dudley 1978
What are some of the ways that teens can show their INDEPENDENCE at your Church?
The role for youth leaders at your church:
Empower Release Support Speak Up For Mentor
IDENTITY doesn’t necessarily happen quickly
James Marcia 4 types of IDENTITY during adolescence
Identity Erik Erikson Identity Achievement Identity Diffusion
Identity James Marcia Identity Achievement Identity Diffusion
Identity Achievement You now know who you are. I’m known for ______.
Identity Commitment Identity Achievement Exploration
Identity Commitment Present Identity Achievement Present Exploration
Identity Diffusion You have no idea who you are, and neither does anyone else. You keep changing.
Identity Commitment Identity Achievement Exploration Identity Diffusion
Identity Commitment Identity Achievement Exploration Identity Present Identity Achievement Present Exploration Identity Diffusion
Identity Commitment Identity Achievement Exploration Identity Present Absent Identity Achievement Present Exploration Identity Diffusion Absent
Identity Moratorium You aren’t sure who you are, so you’re taking some time to tentatively try out some things.
Identity Commitment Identity Achievement Identity Moratorium Present Absent Identity Achievement Identity Moratorium Present Exploration Identity Diffusion Absent
Identity Foreclosure You have locked into an identity that someone else chose for you. Rewarding, but inauthentic.
Identity Commitment Identity Achievement Identity Moratorium Present Absent Identity Achievement Identity Moratorium Present Exploration Identity Foreclosure Identity Diffusion Absent
Which of these have you seen?
Which of these have you seen? Which have you experienced?
IDENTITY 1. Achievement 2. Diffusion 3. Moratorium 4. Foreclosure
IDENTITY might be the key task for adolescence
But IDENTITY is also challenged after adolescence as well
Can you think of when IDENTITY is challenged in the lives of adults?
Mid-life crisis New job Change in family Move to a new place Lose church position
Is IDENTITY only a “thing” for young people?
How does conversion relate to IDENTITY?
How does one’s age at conversion relate to IDENTITY?
What if a young person hasn’t experienced conversion?
If anyone belongs to Christ, there is a new creation If anyone belongs to Christ, there is a new creation. The old things have gone; everything is made new! 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NCV)
How will you assist the individuals and your congregation with IDENTITY?