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INSPIRE | EQUIP | CONNECT |

Leading Children and Youth

in Mission

May 27, 2015

A webinar from Presbyterian World Mission

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Equipping for Mission Involvement

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The Problem

Missio

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Christian Education

The Hope

Mission education can be a practical way to show children and youth how God wants us to live in

the world.

Establishing our Values

Christian EducationNurturing discipleship through challenging study and holy conversations

MissionFollowing God’s lead as we partner with brother and sisters in ministries of transformation

Mission Education

A practical way to empower children and youth to live in

God’s missionThis can be done

through: Sunday SchoolYouth Group

Vacation Bible SchoolYouth Trips

Service Projects

Foundations

Within your congregation:Recognize the agency of children &

youth

Involve children & youth in all aspects of church life

Bring children & youth into decision-making

Mission Education – What to Avoid

• Notion of owning the Good News• Idea of “Us” and “Them”• Sense of sadness and suffering

Mission Education – What to Emphasize

God is present everywhere, so

How can we learn of God’s activity around the world?

We are all God’s children, so

What connects me to my brother and sister? What makes us different?

We all experience joys and sadness, soWhat are the parts of my life that bring me

joy/sadness? What brings joy/sadness to young people’s lives in other places?

Mission as Friendship

As we teach mission and lead mission with children and youth, always ask:

“How can our lessons and activities build a sense of relationship between our young people and their brothers

and sisters around the world?”

The Rule of LOVE

Listen to what children and youth care aboutOffer the gifts that God has given to themValue the concerns of our friends here and around the worldEquip our friends with tools to transform their communities

LOVE

Practical Ideas for Mission Education

• Study a country or region• Learn their games, songs, crafts• Connect with a mission co-worker in

that region• Use Skype or Google HangOut

Skyping Together

Youth Mission Experiences

Michelle Muñiz-VegaDOOR Miami City DirectorYoung Adult Volunteer Site Coordinator

The Rule of LOVE

Listen to what children and youth care aboutOffer the gifts that God has given to themValue the concerns of our friends here and around the worldEquip our friends with tools to transform their communities

LOVE

Your Comments

Q&A

Mission Resourceswww.pcusa.org/missionresources

Young Adult Volunteerswww.pcusa.org/yav

Contact Information

• Christine Coy Fohr – Consultant for Mission Leaders christine.coyfohr@pcusa.org

• Michelle Muñiz-Vegamichelle@DOORnetwork.org

• Patrick Alyea – Mission Specialist in Equipping for Mission Involvementpatrick.alyea@pcusa.org

Closing