Teen Life Youth Ministry MAXimizer
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01 :: 2007 So Far!!
02 :: Godly Goals
03 :: Zone Member Updates
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01 :: 2007 So Far
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Zone Members: We thought you might want to see a recap of what you
got this year!!
As we come into 2008 we'll be reprinting our article, "Godly
Goals." Here are the first 3...
1. Do whatever it takes to get teens to heaven. Paul wrote that he
became all things to all people so that some might be saved (II
Corinthians 9:19-23). How well does this relate to your ministry?
What could you be doing that might reach more teens in your schools
and community?
Ministry has its own set of pressures. We have to worry about what
the leaders, parents, and members will think about a program or
event. By doing whatever it takes to get teens to heaven, you will
endure your share of criticism about your approaches, but keep the
goal in focus. Keep everyone involved aware that you are not using
a certain technique just to be different, but to bring teens to
Jesus.
2. Help teens develop a personal relationship with God. While
second-hand faith is better than no faith, there's no doubt that
first-hand faith wins the prize. Help teens develop a faith that
says, "I believe in God, not because my parents say so, or because
my youth minister or preacher says so, but because I have
experienced and know God in my life."
3. Involve teens in daily Bible study and prayer. Instead of
simply asking your group to read the Bible and pray daily, provide
the opportunity and tools to make it possible. Develop a daily
Bible reading schedule for your teens. Supply information on Bibles
designed for youth so they can get a grip on the Word in a way
relevant to them.
Form prayer groups of three that meet at school, or that call each
other daily for prayer requests. Challenge your group to pray
before getting out of bed and before going to sleep. Have teens set
their watch alarms for a certain time each day to signal prayer
time. Create as many tools as needed to get them into the Bible
and prayer on a daily basis.
-Pass this along to 3 of your youth ministry friends.
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03 :: ZONE Member Update
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The complete lesson series for Ruth, Esther, and Powerful Prayer
are available in the resources download area... http://tinyurl.com/27tlkd
The new lesson of the week is in the usual location.
New Articles and Games :: Zone members you will need to be logged
in to read or download the following. They can be accessed from the
homepage of The Zone...
2007 - So Far! As you know, The Zone is update EVERY Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. Members :: listed below if everything added
to the site this year - at least according to the calendar on the
site.
Lesser Known Heroes Lesson 3 added today. Eleazer - he's really
unknown, just ask your teens!!! Members, download the lesson
here. Blessings! Paul
Close Your Eyes When you close your eyes to rest, meditate, or go
to sleep what do you think about? Do you ever think about God?
Dawn 'til Dusk - As we close out 2007 we need to look back and see
how we as youth workers and our ministries have grown spiritually.
We will look at different areas of our lives and ministries and try
to pinpoint our growth.
THANKSgiving. - Dear Youth Workers, Paul and I have so much to be
thankful for that it's really hard to know where to begin. We are
thankful for our wives, Connie and Marla, who have been tremendous
encouragers as we trek through our youth ministry years.
Statistical Treasure Hunt - Purpose: To create communication, learn
about each other, and just have fun. Here is a great game for
learning more about your group members. The game can be played at a
youth devotional or at a banquet table
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Daily Bible Readings - Satan will surely attack.
Compassion - Zach Hunter is a teenage student with a dream: to end
slavery in the world.
Youth Ministry Saturday Nights - It's a little after 8 pm on
Saturday night as I type this. Class is prepared, but the "work" is
not done. The prayer that slowly builds all week seems to crescendo
on Saturday night, doesn't it?
free online resources for youth ministry.
Youth devotionals, youth bible study, Christian speaker - teen life
ministries takes the guess work out of youth work.
