5-04 The State of Religion and Young People: Relational Authority

The most effective way to engage with young people is by establishing your Relational Authority. This presentation explains the 5 dimensions of Relational Authority and offers practical ways that you can practice all of the elements when working with young people to create stronger, more influential relationships.

Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Director of Springtide Research Institute, is an accomplished researcher with an expertise in the sociology of religion and new forms of religious expression. A talented speaker and writer, with over 10 years of teaching experience, Josh has been a guest on numerous radio shows and podcasts, and has been an invited speaker at many conferences, events, and workshops. He has been published widely in both academic and popular outlets, including Christianity Today, The Aspen Institute, The Huffington Post, Deseret News, and Christian Science Monitor, among others. Josh earned his Ph.D. in sociology from Vanderbilt University and did his undergraduate work in English at Texas Lutheran University.