WHAT STUDENTS NEED FROM CARING ADULTS

Changing the youth world happens one student at a time. Students do not connect to programs; they connect to people. The most effective way to influence students is through significant relationships with key people in their lives. Our goal is to develop leaders who minister to students.

Notice, we didn’t say…

…keep them off the walls

…be mean and ugly

Students need adults who will…

…love God and live for Him

…be interested in their lives

…take initiative to spend time with them

…pray for them

…be real

…say encouraging words

…believe in them

…laugh

…go to “their world”

…remember their names and care for them

…share God’s love through personal experience

…be consistent to the programs

…be patient

…enjoy life

What people think a youth worker is:

1. young

2. funny

3. athletic

4. good in front of crowds

5. strong teacher

6. has Bible knowledge

7. outgoing personality

8. charisma

9. understands youth culture

10. owns a van

Links for Leaders

1) Application Form

2) Commitment Form

3) List of Books to Read

Internet Resources for Leaders

www.cpyu.org - Popular website to help parents understand youth Culture.

www.egadideas.com - Thousands of Game Ideas for free

http://buildingchurch.net/g2s-i.htm - Spiritual Gift Inventory and scoring guide

www.youthspecialties.com - Best youth ministry site overall

www.mtv.com - Want to understand youth culture, check out what they are into.

www.youthpastor.com - not as good as youth specialties, but valuable for games