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The Principles ofYouth Ministry
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“This generation may be thoughtful, even hungry, but
they are also cynical and cautious. They have been
lied to…They will vigorously reject anything that smacks
of hype or cliché. We have to walk alongside [them] slowly
and sensitively to gain a hearing.”
Jock McGregor
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Walk in their shoes
Jesus did
Philippians 2:6-8 “…taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness”
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Walk in their shoes
Hebrews 4:15, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.”
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Walk in their shoes
[ Get involved with them
[ Build meaningful relationships
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Be unconditional
The process takes time
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TRADITIONAL PATHWAY
» behave
» believe
» belong
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ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY
» belong
» believe
» behave
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Be unconditional
Don’t just tell them about God’s love… show them
“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
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Be relevantCommunicate the gospel in a culturally appropriate manner
Don’t change the gospel, maybe change the packaging
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“On us particularly rests the responsibility of reshaping with
boldness and wisdom the means that are most suitable and
effective for communicating the Gospel message to the men and
women of our times.”
Pope Paul 6th
Study the culture. Know your target.
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Provide opportunities for response to God
Particularly weekend away
Work with God
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YOUTH ALPHA