Students In MissionsEmbracing the Ministry of Students in

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Amos Gray IVLifehouse Student Ministries

First Lutheran ChurchHot Springs, Ar

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Biblical Example: Luke 5:1-11One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret,[a] the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. 2 He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”

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Biblical Example cont.5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”

6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.

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Biblical Example continue.8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” 9 For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, 10 and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.

Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” 11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.

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What can we learn from Jesus? 1. Jesus KNEW His Students.

2. Jesus BELIEVED in His Students.

3. Jesus GAVE his students something to believed in.

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What can we learn from Jesus?4. Jesus KNEW His students gifts.

5. Jesus Let them WALK with Him.

6. Jesus RELEASED His Students for Mission.

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WHY?

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TreVonn’s Story:

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The History of Youth Ministry

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“The Number”“86”

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86%of students who graduate from our youth groups every year walk

away from their faith within 72 hours of walking on their college

campus.

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The Solution(#letthemlead)

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Angelica’s Prayer (Sr.)Hey Amos, man I feel like God is trying to prepare me for something lol. It feels amazing but at the same time I'm nervous and not ready. Like with school and in my spiritual walk with him I just pray I will be prepared for whatever it is and I'm asking you to pray with me. I want to be a good example for my siblings and always represent my community and faith well so whatever it is God is trying to do in me, pray that I make him and others proud. Thank you

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Big PictureStudents in Mission is….

Making Disciples

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What Happens?• Meet Together• Learn from each other• Care for each other• Encounter God• Take action

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The Facts

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• Ministry to youth, by youth, and for youth

• Raises expectation of this generation• Holds youth to a higher standard of

accountability• Is easy to start anywhere and anytime• Trains youth to be servant leaders

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Shane’s Story

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Getting Started:Remember!!!!!!

1. Young people can make the same level of commitment to Jesus as adults.

2. Adults should never do anything for youth they can learn to do themselves

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P6 Process:

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P1. Get SupportP2. Develop/Sign a CovenantP3. Develop and Approve a ConstitutionP4. Select LeadershipP5. Build Mission/Ministry TeamsP6. MeetingsP7. Building UpP8. Project Planning

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Leadership: P4• President• Vice President• Secretary • Treasure

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Build Teams: P5• Care Team• Operations Team• Activity Team• Communications Team• Leadership Team• Mission Team

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Meetings: P6• Pray (Pray21)• Study• Serve• Share• Live

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P7: Building It Up:

• Invite• Recruit • Advertise

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P8: Project Planning:Things to Think about…

• BREAK IT DOWN• TIMING IS EVERYTHING• SHARE THE WORKLOAD

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Tim’s AppreciationAmosI just wanted you to know that the men of KOK made a profound impact in my life that not only affected where God has lead me but continues to drive me today.I will never forget the late night conversations and passionate prayers with you. I will never forget how Pastor Mac turned my perception of Christianity upside down and helped stir a fire in my relationship for the Lord. I will never forget how you made me feel apart of your life.All of you mentored, lead, taught, prayed for and cared for one young man among 100's at the time. As a youth leader (DCE) I can only hope to have the same impact. What you said, how you acted, and most of all how you lived your life for Christ made a dramatic impact on my life.

THANK YOU! Thank you for allowing God to work through you, with you, and for Him.

I pray for continued blessings for your family and your ministry

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QUESTIONS

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PRAY

PRAY

PRAY

PRAY

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Amos O Gray IVFirst Lutheran Church Hot Springs, AR 71913

501-545-8499amos@flchs.com