PapaToad
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For those who do not know I am involved with a church that spilt from a very Large Assemblies of God Ministry.
Long story short, we’re a very five fold, bible believing; gifts of the spirit church. We have a very small youth group, but we are located in a mall; where believe it or not, on weekends is PACKED with alterative lifestyle youths, Goths, skaters , toughs and the sort of miscreants (I mean that as a badge of honor) I love so much. (I do love the tough trouble makers, I really do, and maybe I just identify with them better) But the location is where the Lord Jesus Christ is needed the most.
The youth leader is very dedicated to making the youth group time very fun and not boring. AS you can guess I want to fill everyone with the word till its coming out their ears. (So I have to admit God placed us together to balance each other out!) Not that the other leader doesn't want the word to get out, He does. He just wants to keep the kids attention as well.
But neither of us have lead a youth ministry before, we are sporadically having youth night on Fridays. I would like to see every Friday to encourage the youth that come there for the concerts, to get a little of God’s love and glory rubbed on them. And get those kids in our care, and good time but get the word in them and spirit fill them as well.
So I was wondering with the awesome resource The CGA has; what are some websites with idea’s about youth leadership resources that would be useful to:
Create and roll out an energetic youth group that has fun, keeps the kids attention, and gets them full with the spirit and the WORD in a practical way the can take to the streets and benefit them in life!
Whew, that was a long one, and:
Build a relationship with the lost and hurting youth. I have never met a Goth, a tough guy, a trouble maker, or a skater chick who did not want to be redeemed. I was there myself. I know what its like to be Billy bad a**, and walk with that chip on my shoulder. But I know I loved my friends fiercely and wanted to be there, and prayed someone could be there for me. So these kids have really touched something in me, and I need the leadership resource help to get this thing rolling.
Now I am praying that’s why I posted here. I ask your prayers for us as well, and more that the Spirit of God move through the youth mall and takes fire, I saw and know if the Spirit of the Lord with fire 5 to 10 of these young men and woman , their boldness will set fire to the valley. They will multiply their number in months to come. They are just waiting to receive forgiveness and the love of the Lord Jesus Christ!
Thanks so much Folks, I appreciate it!
Long story short, we’re a very five fold, bible believing; gifts of the spirit church. We have a very small youth group, but we are located in a mall; where believe it or not, on weekends is PACKED with alterative lifestyle youths, Goths, skaters , toughs and the sort of miscreants (I mean that as a badge of honor) I love so much. (I do love the tough trouble makers, I really do, and maybe I just identify with them better) But the location is where the Lord Jesus Christ is needed the most.
The youth leader is very dedicated to making the youth group time very fun and not boring. AS you can guess I want to fill everyone with the word till its coming out their ears. (So I have to admit God placed us together to balance each other out!) Not that the other leader doesn't want the word to get out, He does. He just wants to keep the kids attention as well.
But neither of us have lead a youth ministry before, we are sporadically having youth night on Fridays. I would like to see every Friday to encourage the youth that come there for the concerts, to get a little of God’s love and glory rubbed on them. And get those kids in our care, and good time but get the word in them and spirit fill them as well.
So I was wondering with the awesome resource The CGA has; what are some websites with idea’s about youth leadership resources that would be useful to:
Create and roll out an energetic youth group that has fun, keeps the kids attention, and gets them full with the spirit and the WORD in a practical way the can take to the streets and benefit them in life!
Whew, that was a long one, and:
Build a relationship with the lost and hurting youth. I have never met a Goth, a tough guy, a trouble maker, or a skater chick who did not want to be redeemed. I was there myself. I know what its like to be Billy bad a**, and walk with that chip on my shoulder. But I know I loved my friends fiercely and wanted to be there, and prayed someone could be there for me. So these kids have really touched something in me, and I need the leadership resource help to get this thing rolling.
Now I am praying that’s why I posted here. I ask your prayers for us as well, and more that the Spirit of God move through the youth mall and takes fire, I saw and know if the Spirit of the Lord with fire 5 to 10 of these young men and woman , their boldness will set fire to the valley. They will multiply their number in months to come. They are just waiting to receive forgiveness and the love of the Lord Jesus Christ!
Thanks so much Folks, I appreciate it!
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