Balance of FiveBased on Your First Two Years of Youth Ministry
by Doug Fields
Purpose - Balance of 5
A solid Biblical foundation for your YM:– The Great Commandment– The Great Commission
The Great Commandments
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul
and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the
second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’” (Matthew 22:37-39)
The Great Commission
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of
the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey
everything I have commanded you. And surely i am with you always, to the very
end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20)
5 Biblical Purposes for YMBiblical Command Familiar Term Definition
Love the Lord your God WorshipCelebrating God’s presence in our lives & glorifying His name
Love your neighbour as yourself Ministry
Meeting needs through love & servanthood
Go and make disciples EvangelismSharing the good news of Christ with the lost
Baptising them FellowshipChristians connecting with others in powerful & authentic relationships
Teaching them to obey DiscipleshipTeaching God’s truth & obedience to His Word
BALANCE OF FIVEEvangelism
Worship
Fellowship
Discipleship
Ministry
Purpose Model - Balance of 5
Process - YM Track Notes“Unchurched & Uncommitted”
1. Evangelism – Friendship & Other2. Worship – Introduce to weekly meeting3. Fellowship – Involvement in small group4. Discipleship – Mentored to grow on own5. Ministry – Finding place in God’s service
“Fully Devoted Followers of Christ”
Purpose - Balance of 5A healthy SYM GYM is:• Led by “Student of the Master” leaders• Biblically Based & Relevant• Balance of 5• SMART YM’s that are prayerfully selected• YM Track Notes well known