The response to our asking for prayer requests for your ministry has been incredible. We were not able to respond to everyone personally, but we are praying for you daily!

Our church is in the middle of VBS this week. It's a great time for the teens to...

1. Serve the children of the church.

2. Take on leadership roles outside the youth group.

3. Be seen as an active part of the church.

What opportunities can you provide this summer to make the group more visible?

Have a BLESSED week!

Paul & Al

Tip of the Week

Don't attempt to be "one of the kids." If you're an adult, be an adult. Just be an adult who loves kids.

When we blur the lines of adulthood and adolescents the group may start to think you're a pushover. Parents may think you don't really take the ministry seriously. The leadership might wonder why they're have someone so immature doing God's work. The church will believe that have the evidence needed to prove that youth ministry is glorified babysitting.

Being an adult, however, does not mean you have to be a stick in the mud. You can love kids, have fun, and teach them about Christ all at the same. The key is ministering to them without becoming one of them.

Would you like to contribute ideas for the Tip of the Week? Send them to tlm@teenlifeministries.com put "My Tip" in the subject line.

 

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