Children’s & Youth

Church Training
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018
Let’s Introduce Ourselves…
Recap Needed…
Overview

 Youth Ministry is one of the most important ministries in

the church in that it connects the entire family to the
church. As we facilitate in the spiritual growth and
develop of children and youth, we improve the overall
health of the family unit. It is our Pastor’s vision to have
a thriving youth ministry that meets the needs our youth
within our church and community.
Overview Continued…

 Youth Ministry is one of the most challenging ministries

by far; however, there is a strong need for consistent
workers to devote their time and energy to the youth.
Consistency is of great significance because so much
of life is inconsistent these days.
Vision

 To enhance the spiritual lives of our youth so they can

foster a deeper relationship with Christ.
 Ultimately, we want our youth to be effective agents of
change within in our society.
Mission

3-Fold in Nature THE LARGER PICTURE

 To transform the mindsets of
young people
 To BECOME disciples of
Christ
 to SERVE their community
and
 To SHARE their faith with
others
Let’s Talk About…
Jesus’ Heart Toward Serving…
Consider This…

 “If Jesus came to be served, our redemption could and

would never have taken place. Likewise, our failure to
live as servants throws up a huge barrier to effective
ministry as representatives of Jesus Christ.” ~ J. Hampton
Keathley III
The Real Heart of the Matter…
TO DO FOR NEXT WEEK

 Take a minute a research who we are serving

 What are some interesting statistics about our church community
 Children Under the Age of 18
 Housing Tenure
 School Enrollment
 Ethnicity
 Etc.