Balance of FiveBased on Your First Two Years of Youth Ministry

by Doug Fields

Purpose - Balance of 5

A solid Biblical foundation for your YM:– The Great Commandment– The Great Commission

The Great Commandments

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul

and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the

second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’” (Matthew 22:37-39)

The Great Commission

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of

the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey

everything I have commanded you. And surely i am with you always, to the very

end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20)

5 Biblical Purposes for YM

Biblical Command Familiar Term Definition

Love the Lord your God WorshipCelebrating God’s presence in our lives & glorifying His name

Love your neighbour as yourself

MinistryMeeting needs through love & servanthood

Go and make disciples EvangelismSharing the good news of Christ with the lost

Baptising them FellowshipChristians connecting with others in powerful & authentic relationships

Teaching them to obey DiscipleshipTeaching God’s truth & obedience to His Word

BALANCE OF FIVE

Evangelism

Worship

Fellowship

Discipleship

Ministry

Purpose Model - Balance of 5

Process - YM Track Notes

“Unchurched & Uncommitted”

1. Evangelism – Friendship & Other

2. Worship – Introduce to weekly meeting

3. Fellowship – Involvement in small group

4. Discipleship – Mentored to grow on own

5. Ministry – Finding place in God’s service

“Fully Devoted Followers of Christ”

Purpose - Balance of 5

A healthy SYM GYM is:• Led by “Student of the Master” leaders• Biblically Based & Relevant• Balance of 5• SMART YM’s that are prayerfully selected• YM Track Notes well known