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Value - To consider youth ministry a top priority. I Timothy 4:12 "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
Interaction - To provide a dynamic atmosphere for fellowship. I John 1:3 "That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. Strategy - To develop a clear purpose and relevant plan. Matthew 9:36-38 "But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. The saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest." Instruction - To offer practical, Bible-based training. II Timothy 2:2 "And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also." Outreach - To highlight the many opportunities available for youth evangelism. John 4:35 "Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? Behold I say unto you, lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest." Networking - To share ideas and work together to accomplish more for God. Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. |
