MOTIVATING THE YOUTH

PRESENTED BYPeta- Ann Anderson RN/BSN

Plantation Pathfinder DirectorAugust 3, 2013

OutlineIntroductionLeadership DefinedMotivation DefinedLeaders staying MotivatedLeaders Motivating youthConclusion

IntroductionLeadership requires influencing and

motivating. As leaders we must be motivated ourselves in order to motivate our young people.

Leadership is an opportunity to serve. The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership and therefore we must equip ourselves to guide and keep our young people motivated to spread the love of Christ.

IntroductionI have been in leadership for the past 8 years,

both in ministry and vocation.

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Motivation is Defined as …the process that initiates, guides and maintains

goal-oriented behaviors.

Internal and external factors that stimulates

desire and energy in people to be continually

interested and committed to a role, or to make an

effort to attain a goal.

Leadership is Defined as…the act of guiding or directing a group

a dynamic relational process in which people,

under the influence of the Holy Spirit, partner

to achieve a common goal.

serving others by leading and leading others

through service.

Leaders Can Stay Motivated by alwaysPrayingRemembering who they are serving

Remembering the difference your ministry is

making in the lives of those you are serving

Remembering the eternal rewards

PrayerPrayer must be a priority in our lives to stay

powered up. “ If our personal relationship

with Christ is also the engine which drives

our ministry and leadership, then time with

Christ in prayer must be one of our core

ministry activities.”

Remember who you are serving“Don’t just do the minimum that will get you

by. Do your best. Work from the heart for your real Master, for God, confident that you’ll get paid in full when you come into your inheritance. Keep in mind always that the ultimate Master you are serving is Christ.” Col. 3:22-24

Remember the difference your ministry is making“All this is for their benefit, so that the grace

that is reaching more and more people may

cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of

God.” 2Cor. 4: 17-18

Remember your Eternal Rewards“ Jesus endured the cross by looking forward

to joy…..“ You must look past your problems to the

reward.” Heb. 12:1 The most powerful motivation is neither

internal, nor external- but eternal !

Motivating the youth can be done byPrayerMaking them feel valuedLetting them know you trust themMinistering with themGiving them responsibilityKeeping them activeBuilding Relationships

Practical Motivating tools throughRaising the barActive MinistryTeen Leadership ProgramPreacher TrainingMissionary Work / OutreachYouth ChurchAY

ConclusionLeaders must stay motivated in order to

motivate the youth. We are servant leaders

and must focus on the reason why we do what

we are doing. Young people look to leaders as

role models, mentors, and someone whom

they can trust and build relationships with.

Questions & Answers

Referenceswww.globalyoungpeople.orghttp:www.insight.typepad.co.uk/insight/

the_christian_youth_leaderwww.luiponijasio.wordpress.comhttp://www.saddleback.com/story/4463Tools for Teen Leaders, NAD Corporation of

SDA, 2009Teen Leadership Training, NAD Pathfinder

Ministries, Silver Spring, MD, 1998