How can we engage young people without professionals?

Earlier today, when asked whose responsibility it was to ensure the Church was reaching out to young people, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby was unequivocal in his answer: ‘Everyone’s. Any church that leaves things to the ‘professionals’ is committing missionary suicide. This is the responsibility of every single Christian, always, everywhere. What draws people in is, above all, community.’ We asked youth ministry consultant Ali Campbell how churches without professionals can engage with young people…