Sometimes youth workers can be consumed with the organising of programs, yet programs are a vehicle for change and not the end in themselves. What we really seek is the life-change of students, developing the habits of a true disciple, not mere attendance at church and youth events.
Rather that just pushing and promoting the events our youth ministry organises, I want to communicate a passion and heart for following Jesus day-to-day, when the guitars have been put away and no pastor with a microphone is telling them how to live. I need to model and continually challenge young people in the habits of journaling, accountability, bible study & memorisation, giving & tithing, and commitment and participation in the body of Christ. I want to birth radical followers, not mere attendees.
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