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Re: A question

I think ultimately i feel responsible to the Lord in a different way for every child. Whether a child is just barely reaching for their first experiences with the Lord and the Holy Spirit, or whether they need to be fed meat in the Word and are ready to be trained as leaders themselves, I feel responsible before the Lord to provide that. Not too fast for the little ones and not too slow for those that are given.

It's not an easy balance, but i strongly believe that a youth groups first responsiblity is providing a river of living water for any kid at any level. If we are all to grow up into the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. We all have some work to do.

As a side note i think the biggest downfall of many youth groups i find, is the sole focus on games and friendships. I believe these aspects play an extrememly important role in youth group, but if there isn't an honest opportunity for the kid to be met by the Lord either in worship or word every meeting... i think the meeting has failed. Ultimately, the kids come back because they are finding the Lord.

Re: A question

John … Thank you for your words of wisdom, listed on your post. I cannot agree with you more. The temptation to simply provide fun and games is great. It will make us popular with the young people but, of course, this is not why we are in youth ministry.

Three years ago as I was seeking a publisher for my book, one “Christian” publisher advised that my book was interesting but did not have enough activities like “paintball” or “dodgeball” in it. Write something that was more fun and they would consider it. I was quite surprised and chose not to change the text because I felt God was calling me to primarily record those activities developed to enhance our youth’s spiritual lives. (http://christianyouthgroup.org/book.html )

We youth leaders face a challenge every time that crowd of teenagers walks into our meeting place: to provide moments of fun while challenging the faith of our young people. It the midst of such activities an atmosphere must be established to create lasting, supportive Christian friendships and to provide an opportunity to worship together. Every Sunday night, when I present my program, I think of these three things- fun, faith and friends and I make sure there is a bit of all three in all programs.

Thank you for your contribution to the website.

Tim Ferguson

Re: A question

I agree Tim . It has often been said that a government can not legislate morality , but parents and church leaders must surely implant morality or they are failing in their responsibility to the next generation .

Re: A question

read your bible and apply what you learned to your every day life asking GOD to grant you understanding of his word keep asking questions seek and you shall find love you my brother /sister in christ