Relational Ministry2. A Relational Approach to Youth Ministry3. Developing Facilitating RelationshipsUnderstanding Youth RelationallyContacting Youth RelationallyEvangelising Youth RelationallyNurturing Youth Relationally1. The Programme vs Relationship Debate

Programmes vs RelationshipsProgrammes can take the place of passion for God.Programmes are mistakenly used to create lifestyle.Programmes can actually hinder personal ministry.Programmes should assist the process of ministry.Programmes should have a short shelf life.Programmes should create experiences in which people connect with God.

Understanding Youth Relationally Relationship matter the most Acceptance is their deciding factor Pain is their driver Anger is rising Hardness comes sooner Music is huge "True" doesn't matter There are no boundaries They want authority Their now matters more than the future Sex is expected They are spiritual seekers

Contacting Youth Relationally(1) Follow the leader(2) Take the initiative (3) Express interest in them (4) Focus on them (5) Affirm them (6) Serve them (7) Learn from them (8) Trust them (9) Challenge them (10) Don't disappoint them

Evangelising Youth RelationallyYours for Life

There's a relationship you're created to have

There's a relationship you dont have because of sin

There's a God-relationship you can have because of what Jesus did

There's a God-relationship you can have if you choose to have it

This relationship can be yours for life!

A New Convert Follow Up CourseKnowledge+SkillsRelational FollowUp

Three GoalsSeek to establish an initial relationship with themHelp them develop assurance of salvation Help them experience a relationship with JesusThe First Visit

A relational follow up program

1. Read What God Has WrittenSins to AvoidPromises to ClaimExamples to FollowCommands to ObeyKnowledge to Acquire

ACTS2. Talk to God

3. Be With Gods Friends

WWJD4. Do What Pleases God

5. Talk About Your Relationship

Read What God Has WrittenWeek 11. To grow closer to God you need:A TimeA Place A Book2. To get into Gods Word you need to:Meet a PersonMake a ConnectionWrite it Down

Talk to GodWeek 21. The Right Attitudes for Prayer :Be Real Matt 6:5Be Relaxed Matt 6:6Be Revealing Matt 6:7-82. Write Your Prayers OutLord, I love you because...Lord I am sorry for... Thank you forPlease help me

3. Use the ACTS Prayer Model:Adoration - I praise you God because... Confession - I ask for forgiveness for... Thanksgiving - Im thankful for... Supplication - I ask you for... Talk to God

Be with Gods FriendsWeek 3What is the Church? BodyBuildingBride2. What does the Church Do?Acts 2:42fPractise Spiritual GiftsEncourage one another

Do What Pleases GodWeek 4Remember: Now that you are saved you will want to please God.Think: One thing I think Jesus would like for me to change in my life is...Ask: What Would Jesus Do?Pray: Confess failingsAsk for forgiveness Ask for strength to obey

Talk About Your RelationshipWeek 5Remember: Telling other what God has done for us is a natural responseThink: It is our duty and our pleasure to tell others about JesusPray: Lord, open the heart of one of my friends so that there is a natural opportunity to talk about you; open a door of opportunity and open my mouth.

Developing Facilitating Relationships

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