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Youth Ministry & Her Mother
urcRev. Obinna Nwankwo
August 7, 2010
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“If the tomorrow of our dream must be a reality, then the
youths of today must be a priority”.- Ugo Ezeagwula
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Objectives
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• Introduction of Youth Ministry
• The Mission of the Church
•
Youth Programs & Church Calendar• Youth Minister & Senior Pastor
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Youth... those persons between the ages of 15 and 24 years
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(United Nations)
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A church or ministry should define the age bracket of her
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youth ministry
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Youths are leaders of
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Youths are leading today
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The youths are the life wire
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of the church
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John 6:9 There is a lad here,
which hath five barley loaves,
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an wo sma s es: u w a
are they among so many?
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The worst thing that can happen
to any church or ministry is to
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neglect her youth ministry
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Like the sa in oes “If ou don’t
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use them, you lose them. Engageyour youths with meaningful
activities.
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Youth ministry is a great place to
experiment with ideas that can bless
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e en re c urc .
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The mission of every ministry should
be well defined.
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When starting out in youth ministry
it is important to keep in mind that
“
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you are wor ng w n a mu p e
staff scenario.”
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personal experience: I can assure
you the most critical relationship for
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you o u an eve op n a
“multiple staff cenario” is with your
Senior or Lead Pastor.
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1. Never talk behind him/her:
This is a matter of integrity! Do not publicly disagree with your senior
pastor or talk negatively about him or her to members of your
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congregation. There are avenues for you to share your deep concerns
but that should remain behind closed doors and surrounded with
prayer. At all possible times show the congregation and council that
you are moving forward in the same direction.
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2. Discuss your youth ministry plans together:
On a regular basis share your plans and vision for youth ministry with your
Senior Pastor. Keep him or her up-to-date on what you are thinking and
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the direction you want to go. Don’t surprise them with any proposal that
you are taking to a youth event that might be a little “on the edge.” Keep
them informed and value their input. Remember, they are in the know
about this congregation and can give a great perspective to your plans.
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3. The youth ministry/minister should not at
anytime be seen to be competing with her
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mo er c urc or sen or pas or.
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4. Have your Senior
Pastor attend or
teach a youth meetings:
Pick a topic and have them teach it in a pair of jeans and
sneakers. This is a great opportunity for you to work
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opportunity for you to work together, to discuss togetherand prepare together. The youth will notice your synergy
when you are at youth programs together. This speaks
volumes!
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5. Send him/her an email expressing yourappreciation:
The emails and posts on facebook and twitter wall your senior pastor
receives are not always ones of praise and encouragement. Emails and
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facebook have become an easy way for people sitting in the pews to
express their feelings about Sunday’s sermon – not always the most
flattering. What a delight it would be for him or her to receive an email
from a fellow ministry partner expressing genuine appreciation for the
gifts they display daily in the life of the church.
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Youth ministry should not run in
isolation
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Most pastors are ignorant of youth
ministry
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Finally: youth ministry is not about
finding an extra place for yet another
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m n s ry, u a ou n ng a p ace
for youths within every ministry.
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Thank U
&
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