I would have said it was, and would have wrote about the story but, it seems someone is a bit on the double-minded side.
I'm not anxious though, if it is God He will move things in the right direction. Hey, I've waited this long....
I'm just trying to step things up, to be prepared, just in case it is like they said and they will give us the full green light. ( It seemed it was, and now has quickly turned to yellow- but I know it could easily be worked out and go back to full green again.
YouTube - Canton Jones - Kingdom Business "Official Music Video"
Just a simple outline to organize my thoughts...
Youth Ministry Goals & Objectives
I. They might encounter, know Christ and walk in intimacy with Him.
A. Through simple but accurate presentation of the Gospel of salvation.
B. Through the lifting up of Jesus, as to draw them to desire Christ, through godly & loving example of Jesus.
C. Through the building of friendship\relationship in preparing the ground for the reception of seed (the Word).
II.Discipleship, grow in their relationship with Him.
A. They would hear and be taught truth, taught to value the truth in the Bible, as the final standard.
a. about the importance of character, the fruit of the Spirit
b. about Biblical godly living, spiritual health. About what are godly relationships.
Give the opportunities, supervision, and framework for social interaction\fellowship and the development of those godly relationships.
c. teach them to develop a Biblical worldview. This includes a heart for justice- the unborn, the poor & vulnerable. That they would develop an understanding of the difference between a culture of life and a culture of death.
Provide opportunities to interact with those of other races and cultural\economic backgrounds.
d. teach lessons that relate to their lives as teenagers and what are good\wise decisions according to the Bible.
B. Through learning to hear (develop a relationship with) the Holy Spirit:
a. Through prayer. Teach them the value of, about, and the practice & discipline of.
b. Through being filled with the Spirit & praying in tongues
c. Through other people
d. Through His leadings
C. Teaching them the value and place of worship.
a. Expose them to free worship, have them get used to it
b. Teach them how it's Biblical, the various forms, the why's etc.
c. give them opportunities to practice it and get involved in.
D. About servanthood, about developing a heart\mindset of giving: service in the church
looking for opportunities in everyday life, in the marketplace( family, school, neighborhood).
a. teaching of examples, for them to serve at home etc.
b. Opportunities during youth meetings and other church opportunities.
c. Provide activates\ outreach opportunities such as helping with food drives, outreach to a nursing home, community outreach like: snow shoveling, leave raking, cleaning up. Visits to Pacific Gardens, Jesus People etc. Possible missions trips.
E. Teach them about and have them participate in the covenants of the church, and also about the church body, church structure.
a. Communion
b. Baptism
c. about who Charismatic’s are, the difference between denominations
III. That they would come into their destiny in God, find their calling & purposes God has for them on the earth.
A. Learn what are the gifts of the Holy spirit, how to recognize and operate in them.
a. Teach them from the word about these things.
b. Expose them to the moving of the Holy Spirit and the workings of the gifts.
c. Give them opportunities to use their possible gifts in helping, prayer, worship, outreach, evangelism, sharing testimonies and words etc.
B. Encourage & help them in developing their natural talents & skills.
a. If they are interested in our getting involved in their activities, hobbies, events- then use those as an opportunity to visit with them, build relationship, and encourage them.
b. Provide special activities where they can use their skills and talents, and where they can encourage each other in these things.
c. Connect them with others who can help develop their skills & talents.
C. Consistently teach and model why we are here on the earth- not for the purpose of making money, name, career\life for ourselves but for the purpose of the advancement & building up of God's kingdom.
*** In all these, use all the resources and avenues possible: music, events & conferences, outings\fellowships\gatherings, various teaching materials, the arts & media (video etc.), electronic communications, sports, practical help, classes, etc. As Paul described, in being all things to all people, in order that we may reach some!
I'm not anxious though, if it is God He will move things in the right direction. Hey, I've waited this long....
I'm just trying to step things up, to be prepared, just in case it is like they said and they will give us the full green light. ( It seemed it was, and now has quickly turned to yellow- but I know it could easily be worked out and go back to full green again.
YouTube - Canton Jones - Kingdom Business "Official Music Video"
Just a simple outline to organize my thoughts...
Youth Ministry Goals & Objectives
I. They might encounter, know Christ and walk in intimacy with Him.
A. Through simple but accurate presentation of the Gospel of salvation.
B. Through the lifting up of Jesus, as to draw them to desire Christ, through godly & loving example of Jesus.
C. Through the building of friendship\relationship in preparing the ground for the reception of seed (the Word).
II.Discipleship, grow in their relationship with Him.
A. They would hear and be taught truth, taught to value the truth in the Bible, as the final standard.
a. about the importance of character, the fruit of the Spirit
b. about Biblical godly living, spiritual health. About what are godly relationships.
Give the opportunities, supervision, and framework for social interaction\fellowship and the development of those godly relationships.
c. teach them to develop a Biblical worldview. This includes a heart for justice- the unborn, the poor & vulnerable. That they would develop an understanding of the difference between a culture of life and a culture of death.
Provide opportunities to interact with those of other races and cultural\economic backgrounds.
d. teach lessons that relate to their lives as teenagers and what are good\wise decisions according to the Bible.
B. Through learning to hear (develop a relationship with) the Holy Spirit:
a. Through prayer. Teach them the value of, about, and the practice & discipline of.
b. Through being filled with the Spirit & praying in tongues
c. Through other people
d. Through His leadings
C. Teaching them the value and place of worship.
a. Expose them to free worship, have them get used to it
b. Teach them how it's Biblical, the various forms, the why's etc.
c. give them opportunities to practice it and get involved in.
D. About servanthood, about developing a heart\mindset of giving: service in the church
looking for opportunities in everyday life, in the marketplace( family, school, neighborhood).
a. teaching of examples, for them to serve at home etc.
b. Opportunities during youth meetings and other church opportunities.
c. Provide activates\ outreach opportunities such as helping with food drives, outreach to a nursing home, community outreach like: snow shoveling, leave raking, cleaning up. Visits to Pacific Gardens, Jesus People etc. Possible missions trips.
E. Teach them about and have them participate in the covenants of the church, and also about the church body, church structure.
a. Communion
b. Baptism
c. about who Charismatic’s are, the difference between denominations
III. That they would come into their destiny in God, find their calling & purposes God has for them on the earth.
A. Learn what are the gifts of the Holy spirit, how to recognize and operate in them.
a. Teach them from the word about these things.
b. Expose them to the moving of the Holy Spirit and the workings of the gifts.
c. Give them opportunities to use their possible gifts in helping, prayer, worship, outreach, evangelism, sharing testimonies and words etc.
B. Encourage & help them in developing their natural talents & skills.
a. If they are interested in our getting involved in their activities, hobbies, events- then use those as an opportunity to visit with them, build relationship, and encourage them.
b. Provide special activities where they can use their skills and talents, and where they can encourage each other in these things.
c. Connect them with others who can help develop their skills & talents.
C. Consistently teach and model why we are here on the earth- not for the purpose of making money, name, career\life for ourselves but for the purpose of the advancement & building up of God's kingdom.
*** In all these, use all the resources and avenues possible: music, events & conferences, outings\fellowships\gatherings, various teaching materials, the arts & media (video etc.), electronic communications, sports, practical help, classes, etc. As Paul described, in being all things to all people, in order that we may reach some!
