This project presents a practical theology model for nurturing rural African Methodist youth through the church as the surrogate family. Oak Chapel African Methoidst Episcopal Church moved from a struggling traditional congregation to this surrogate family model which reduced conflict and enhanced cooperation in the church. This practical theology model provided seven theme sermons on the attributes of God and his family to provide a spiritual foundation for church youth. Seven African style intergenerational Bible studies were created to facilitate the healing, sustaining, guiding, and reconciling with Jesus the Christ. This was needed to counteract some of the effects of poverty, racism, and nihilism that is prevalent in the community. The implementation of this holistic model resulted in enhanced confidence, spiritual growth, and maturity among the youth and increased growth in the church family.