Year 1 Scope & Sequence: What We’re Teaching This Year

Josiah Kenniv
Jun 17
2 min read

Cornerstone Youth Curriculum

At Cornerstone Youth, we want both students and parents to know what we’re teaching and why. We also know that many fellow youth leaders are looking for curriculum models they can adapt to their own context.

This post offers a transparent look at our Year 1 Scope & Sequence — the first run through our full six-year teaching track. Each topic is taught in a 3–4 week unit, using a modular format designed for flexibility and depth. You’ll also find short notes below explaining what we aim to cover in each strand.

Intro Topics

Christ’s Preexistence — Jesus as the eternal Son, reigning before creation.

Biblical Interpretation

The Bible: God’s Word and Our Foundation — Why we trust, study, and obey Scripture.
God’s Redemptive Plan in History — How the Bible tells one unified story of redemption.
God’s Covenants: Anchors of His Redemptive Plan — How God’s promises shape the story of Scripture.

Core Doctrines

Scripture: God’s Word for Life — Authority, inspiration, and sufficiency.
God the Trinity — Father, Son, and Spirit in unity and mission.
Jesus Christ: God Incarnate — His person, work, and glory.

Apologetics

What Is Apologetics? — Understanding the role and purpose of apologetics.
Truth, Faith, and Knowledge — The relationship between truth, faith, and knowledge.
Defending Faith in Conversations — Practical strategies for everyday discussions about faith.

Biblical Relationships

The Bible and Gender — Foundations in creation and redemption.
The Role of Men and Women — Reflecting God’s image through distinct roles.
Relating to Parents — Honoring God’s design for the family.

Biblical Ethics

Thinking Biblically About Right and Wrong — A Christian moral framework.
Digital Discipleship — Honoring God online and offline.
Justice and Equality — A biblical response to racism.

Evangelism & Missions

What Is Evangelism? — Understanding the call to witness.
Why We Evangelize — Urgency, obedience, and love.
What Is Missions? — God’s global purpose for His Church.

Sanctification

Spiritual Formation — Growing by grace through the Spirit.
The Power of Prayer — Living in constant dependence on God.
Bible Reading — Growing through Scripture and relationships.

Worldview

A Biblical View of Creation — Living in God’s story.
A Biblical View of the Fall — The origins of sin and brokenness.
A Biblical View of Redemption — God’s plan to restore and save.

Common Problems

Social Media and Mental Health — Navigating the noise.
Digital Identity and Ethics — Following Christ in a connected world.
Navigating Digital Overwhelm — Finding rest in a restless world.
Digital Communication and Community — Building authentic relationships.

Closing paragraph:

Our goal with this sequence is not just to “cover topics,” but to build a deep, gospel-shaped framework for how our students see the Bible, themselves, and the world.

If you’re a fellow youth leader, feel free to adapt this structure to your own context. If you’re a parent, I hope this gives you a helpful window into what we’re teaching — and why.

We’ll continue to post Scope & Sequence updates each year to share how the curriculum progresses and to encourage faithful biblical teaching for the next generation.