GETTING DEEP IN YOUTH MINISTRY
Tamami Okano (Worcester, MA): Starting With Me
- Identify what is holding you back
- Be Present
- Model Appropriate Behavior
- Not give yourself an out
- Let God work through you
Josh Hunter (Maryland): Setting the Tone (for a speaker or activity)
- Have a clear plan and points
- Know our purpose is for the kids, not for ourselves
- Know what the purpose and intention of the night is
- Give the talk the respect of preparation
- Pray before and invite God in
Leilani Owens (Florida): Logistics
- Be Organized
- Apply Transitions
- Make Music Your Friend
- Miracles Don’t Happen Overnight
Sungil Fleischman (Bay Area, California): Meeting the Audience
- Have a clear idea of the purpose of the night
- State your purpose to the audience clearly
- Don’t mistake deep thought for lack of interest
- Utilize Your Staff:Staff testimonies demonstrate the activity depth