Building A Fully Functional Youth Ministry Pastor Bajo Akisanya
Introduction • What is Youth Ministry? – A Definition – Some key examples
• The Big Question – Am I A Youth Minister?
• The Big Difference – The ‘young’ minister vs the ‘youth’ minister
Starting The Journey • • • •
Start with what you have! Process vs point-in-time Fitting in...? The master key of listening – A balancing act
Vision Development • Have a game plan – The 3 D’s
• Part of the whole • Never forget! – Short Time – Leaving is normal...prepare for it – A word on transition
The Make Up Of A Youth Group • Relationships, Relationships, Relationships! – The need to be sensitive – Avoid stereotypes
• Things you can develop – The necessity of structure – An environment
• The place of leadership
Youth Leader Development • Its a calling! • The key of faithfulness • Develop: – – – –
A healthy attitude Personal Security Other leaders Your replacement!
Whoops! • • • • •
Avoid...becoming the reason for their faith The Spirit of the generation Caution! The opposite sex... The dark side of enthusiasm Commend quickly, promote slowly
Bulls eye! • • • •
Interests and gifts The big event Curiosity...good or...? All together now...! – Necessary disciplines – Inclusion days