Youth Ministry

10 keys to an effective youth ministry * Prayer * The master key * Where the answers are heard * Where god speaks * Romans 10:1, Psalms 118:25 * Vision * Where there is no vision the people perish. Prov 29:18 * Communication * Where am I going and how will I get there? * Helps you see your future and not just where you are now * Some people can’t see the forest for the trees * Disciple * Go and make disciples. Matt 28:19 * Reach those who don’t know Christ and disciple them * To bring discipline and order in people’s lives * Share * Fellowship and worship together * Create experiences to bring youth together * I Peter 3:15 Ezek 33:1-6 * Team * Working as a team increases effectiveness * “ It takes a village to raise a child” * Prov 22:6 Hebrews 10:25 * Research * Understand the culture you are teaching * Will help you teach students how to reach their friends * 2 Tim 2:15 * Administration * Recruit people around you to help manage the ministry * I Cor 15:58 * Mentor * Someone to coach you, be your cheerleader, a prayer partner * Luke 6:40 * Network * Meet with other youth workers * You will be more effective if you do it with help * Ecc 4: 9-12 * Development * Ability to be a lifelong learner * A healthy