Born Out of Necessity
Discipling Black Youth
BOON builds faith-rooted, culturally grounded strategies and resources for Black kids, teenagers, and the adults who walk with them.
BORN OUT OF NECESSITY
Why BOON Exists
A clearer path for Black youth discipleship
BOON is developing a Teen Discipleship Framework shaped by faith, culture, research, and the voices of Black kids and teenagers. The framework helps adults move beyond generic ministry models and build discipleship that meets real life.
Faith-rooted
Strategy helps turn individual influence into a stronger, more connected Village.
Faith-rooted
Culturally grounded
Research-informed
Community-driven
Youth-affirming
Research & Data
Built from listening. Shaped by community.
BOON's research brings together the experiences of Black kids and teenagers to better understand the impact of influence and what environments help Black youth flourish. Those insights shape the framework and the resources we create.
200+
Families and community adults engaged
Families and community adults engaged
90
Teen Voices Gathered
Listening to Black youth to shape the teen framework.
12
Pilot churches
Exploring our Village Discipleship Strategy.
From the Village
The Ville Hub
Stories, conversations, and a Village for the Village
The Ville Hub brings together BOON's writing, podcast conversations, community resources, and spaces for connection.
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Get Involved
The Village has a role to play.
Give, volunteer, partner, or stay connected as BOON builds what comes next for Black kids and teenagers.
Built With the Village
This work grows through partnership.
BOON works with churches, ministries, researchers, families, community organizations, and supporters committed to Black youth discipleship.
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Your support helps BOON develop research-backed, faith-rooted strategies, tools, conversations, and community spaces.
