jeudi 22 septembre 2016

The Necessity Of Youth Ministry

By Thomas West


There are different views regarding ministry that relate to youth members. Research says that youth ministry is effective, especially in this day and age where there is so many other things to think about. A lot of the time, children and teenagers need to be given a basic grounding in their life with mentors to be able to look up to.

The strong sense of community and support is also important during these teenage years. Besides basic mentorship, teenagers also need to find others to talk to who are of the same age. They will be confident that these kids are trustworthy. They have come from a good background. Going to a church is a great way of making friends and these friendships can be hugely meaningful.

You often hear of marriages where partners have met up in the church in Greeenwood, MS as teenagers. This is hugely special knowing that the couple have been through so much together. They have also got the support of the church and the community to help them through any marriage and family struggles. It is a great way of connecting with others as well.

The major problem is that when teenagers mature and reach their 20's, they will often leave the ministry. They will draw away from their faith as they start to make friends at college. This can obviously be more difficult for them when there is peer pressure and they are meeting other people who are not Christian.

Good youth groups will plan their meetings so that they get the most out of them. They may do a series on a topic which relates to what teens may be going through. This is not just like going somewhere on a Friday night and reading out of the Bible. Parents can be confident that their kids are really getting something out of these times.

These days, a lot of teenagers develop various emotional disorders as a result of what they are dealing with in their personal life. This can result in something like social anxiety. A psychologist can be helpful, but often the teenager just ends up talking about their problems and this is not very practical. This is where a youth group is so helpful.

Many people turn to a stronger form of faith when they are more mature. They may be struggling with something in their life, or it may come at a time when they are elderly. However, not as many teenagers are encouraged to turn to the church. This will help them to be strong emotionally as well.

Youth pastors are also coming up with plans in order to encourage the youth to enter these groups which can be so enriching. Parents should also think of encouraging kids to go to a group on a Friday night instead of watching television. No longer is one restricted to gospel music which is restrictive. Christian music that is loud and draws the crowds can be found all over the country.




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