Lack of Attention

[13thDesciple]

Yeah, so my youth group has been dwindiling alot since about spring break, and I think it's because no one seems to care enough to come. What do y'all do to keep them interested and motivated to come?

 

[ncznnout]

It would seem that even this post is getting no attention.

I would recommend evangelism training, and "going" out on the streets to witness and hand out tracts.

In my opinion its not about entertaining them. When you get focused on "true" christian training and work, then God will send you more people to raise up.

Its not numbers, but what we do with what we have.

Get on fire for God and people will come to see you burn!

 

[ncznnout]

I would recommend evangelism training such as the way of the master with Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron.

When you get on fire for God, people will come to see you burn.

Its not about numbers, or entertaining, but training.

The Church is to equip the saints for service.

Evangelism is and always should be a priority.

Focus on true Christian training, and God will send you more youth.

 

[Aceybee]

Talk to them.. find out what they want to do.. you might want to put some of them in charge of somethings so they can feel that there is a purpose in coming and contributing. Work on keeping it thoroughly relevant and use fun as a tool, rather than an outcome.
There are many different ways of being involved in serving, and each group has its own preferences... but its a way for them to get actively involved in really working for God- and isn't usually met with too much reluctance, especially after a couple of projects have been done

 

[HolyOne87]

Talk to them.. find out what they want to do.. you might want to put some of them in charge of somethings so they can feel that there is a purpose in coming and contributing. Work on keeping it thoroughly relevant and use fun as a tool, rather than an outcome.
There are many different ways of being involved in serving, and each group has its own preferences... but its a way for them to get actively involved in really working for God- and isn't usually met with too much reluctance, especially after a couple of projects have been done

i agree. find out what they would like to do. Maybe one week take a poll and have them answer a little questionaire and see why they do not come and what would make them come again.
I know one thing that was done with my YG is that we had them take charge of organizing things(which is what aceybee suggested), which kept them coming because they felt they were needed. Maybe thats what your group needs...they might need to feel needed.

 

[christiangal522]

What keeps our kids coming back is the individual attention we give them. Konwing there are adults that love them and accept them for who they are and who arent preaching and correcting their way of living - that keeps our youth coming (and they are unchurched!!!)

I also agree with the above posts.

 

[major_minor]

I believe everyone needs to feel needed. It gives purpose. Also, ownership! If they feel that they have ownership by helping, organizing, and making decisions, they feel drawn naturally to want to come back and keep thier ideas alive and going. That done, they are usually MORE inclined to invite friends! Thus evangelism has begun! JMHO.

 

[walshclan]

Make it fun. We all like to have fun in our life. Kids have enough things that they have to go to. Soccer swimming school. I like to have mine as something that is casual but that they enjoy going to. I follow the 75/25 rule, 75% pure fun and 25% interesting bible study. I use Josh McDowell or someone else interesting.

 

[icbeckyc]

I agree with talking to them and asking what they want. Usually a couple of times a year we have a fun get together with a few minutes to discuss what they want to do what they think they should be doing as a part of the church. We usually plan a few fun things and a few missions things.

 

[Acebgd12]

Try creating small groups. It helps students develop relationships with each other and gives them a reason to come back!

 

[markmayer23]

Meet with them and ask what are their needs and expectations in your youth ministry. handling young people is like being a shepherd to them. You feed them, take care of them, pray for them, protect them, guide them in their walk in Christ.

 

[Gothlady]

From a teens piont of veiw it has to be fun. Mabey have parites with games and things.

• Also don't turn it into church because it won't seem fun and teens won't go so have the church education iteresting and infrom ative with things that pertain to them.
• Make a question box for those hard to ask questions like "is (insert provocative topic here) okay?" you can make one out of a shoe box and some craft paper.
• I can't stress keeping it fun enough since teens will go where the want to. In the mid of a teenager- boring bible study <go to mall W/friends.