Open Converstations for Youth
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Jan 9, 2024
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Encourage open conversations and create spaces for young people to express their thoughts, doubts, and questions about theology. We have to ensure that we are pairing younger individuals with more experienced mentors who can guide them in their theological exploration and personal growth. I have found that when we allow the youth to take on leadership roles, they thrive and can engage other youth to participate within the church they can utilize their unique perspectives and ideas.
According to Cannister (2018), the purpose and nature of the church is to live in community with one another with the calling to, build up (Eph. 4:29, care for (1 Cor. 12:25), comfort (1 Thess. 4:18), confess to (James 5:16), encourage (1 Thess. 5:11), honor (Rom. 12:10), pray for (James 5:16) among others (pg. 145). Grand Canyon University (2023) further states that church is an important place for community and belonging focusing on
discipleship and spiritual formation. There are also several analogies presented about the church the church as a body, a bride and a pillar and foundation of truth. The body analogy focuses on the interconnectedness of the members of the church emphasizing that each person has a distinct role to play. The bride analogy is meant to emphasize the
relationship that Christ has with the church full of love, commitment, and intimacy. Finally, the role the church plays in sharing God’s word with the world is highlighted through the pillar and foundation of truth analogy. As youth leader these functions must also be present in our practices with the ministry. “By understanding the nature and purpose of the church, emphasizing community and belonging, prioritizing discipleship and formation, embracing worship and sacraments, and fostering missional engagement, youth ministers can create transformative experiences for young individuals, equipping them to navigate the challenges of life, grow in their faith, and actively participate in the mission of the church” (Grand Canyon University, 2023, pg. 3). Youth ministry is a significant part of the church and needs to be seen this way by all congregants.
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