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Oct 11, 2006 7:17:20 GMT -5
Post by BigRoc on Oct 11, 2006 7:17:20 GMT -5
I need some advice on how to engage and reach the youth of today. Does anyone have any tips/programs that have or you feel that will work?
I want to reach young adults, teens, middle school, elementary and pre-k. Does anyone have ideas to reach one or all these areas?
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Oct 11, 2006 8:12:27 GMT -5
Post by mektrapp on Oct 11, 2006 8:12:27 GMT -5
I had a privilege to take part of the Keep it Real Ministries headed by Rev. Harold Timberlake, III. Although I am no longer a part of it, I did enjoy my time there and believed that it was very helpful for the youth/young adults. Due to children learning on different levels, they were divided into age groups. They were allowed to ask what ever they had a question about and could share the way they feel with out any retaliation and they could say anything not having to wonder if there parents were going to fine out. They kept it real. The young adults could share there experiences of life and a way to try to let them know that we are all human but at the same time, they (youth) do not have to go down the same “wrong” path as some have done. They were given suggestions on ways to deal with the problem but also, Rev. Harold also related the situation or problem to the bible so that they will be able to have the scripture as the foundation on trying to face the problem. A while back I also worked with youths and we broke them up by gender. That seemed to work well also. I think it is important, while working with youth, that we remember that they are young and they go thru things in life and sometimes they just want someone to listen to them. We don’t always have to talk or try to preach to them all the time about what they are doing wrong. We just need to be there to listen.
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Oct 11, 2006 8:19:00 GMT -5
Post by BigRoc on Oct 11, 2006 8:19:00 GMT -5
Thats sounds like a good plan Mektrapp! How did this program get the parents involved? Did the program pick up people or were the parents responsible? How many volunteers did you notice in this program? How long did the sessions last? Was it successful and by what standards should measure success?
Sounds like a great program just want to know how to get started and carry it through.
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Oct 11, 2006 8:50:57 GMT -5
Post by mektrapp on Oct 11, 2006 8:50:57 GMT -5
They met…I think for 2 hours. It has been a while since I have been. The parents pretty much dropped them off or while they were meeting, they would fix them dinner. They had a lot of young adults that stepped up and were helping out. I would say about 10-15 young adults (22-36 years old). I guess you could measure the success by the attendance and just the way the children acted or seemed interested and anxious to come back for the next meet. You must remember though, every good thing may cause a bad reaction. There was a lot of “talk” from the older adults that didn’t like it. They didn’t know anything about what was actually going on and they were invited to sit in on some of the meeting but would not come, yet they continued to talk down about the program. Just keep prayed up and stay focus on God.
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Oct 11, 2006 9:25:44 GMT -5
Post by BigRoc on Oct 11, 2006 9:25:44 GMT -5
Is this program still in your church Mektrap? If not why?
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Oct 13, 2006 8:28:29 GMT -5
Post by mektrapp on Oct 13, 2006 8:28:29 GMT -5
No it's not in my church and it wasn't geared just to one particular church. It was open as a community thing but it met in a church.
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Oct 16, 2006 17:48:31 GMT -5
Post by The Mrs 724 on Oct 16, 2006 17:48:31 GMT -5
I think you should ask the youth and young adults directly. Just simply say what is it that you want, what will help you understand the Lord's word? Children like to be social, so something that involves being social. Children are lectured enough at school. Something interactive will be great for them. Programs with just youth participating such as youth choirs, dance ministries performances, mime ministries, or youth oriented speakers. Lock-ins. Look into programs at other churches that are open to the public.
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