This week, I sat down and put pen to paper the thoughts in my head. In my mind, I know what I want for my youth ministry this year. I even planned out how to pursue the goals I have. But, having them just in my head doesn't give anyone else a chance to help me pursue them and it doesn't give me accountability. So, on Monday I wrote out these 5 goals.
1-help the youth get more comfortable reading and relating to the Bible.
2-help the youth continue getting more comfortable with prayer (this is a continuing goal from last year that has been very evident in of improvement)
3-help the youth be able to talk about God with their peers and invite them to church
4-have contact with at least 30 youth and college students weekly
5-send something personal to 2 college/out of town youth every month-in addition to college boxes
So, I decided to see how many youth I come into contact with in a week, including through technology but with the majority being face to face. From Sunday through Thursday, I had conversations with at least 33 youth! It wasn't a huge turnout last Sunday so I wasn't sure how many I would see. But, I am excited to think that I had at least 33 opportunities to connect already this week! That doesn't include youth that aren't part of my group. How awesome is that? ! Sunday nights are important, but so are those relationships that build every day.
So, where was God today? He is helping me focus and helping me realize the blessings and responsibility I have as a youth director.
Blessings,
Jennifer
1-help the youth get more comfortable reading and relating to the Bible.
2-help the youth continue getting more comfortable with prayer (this is a continuing goal from last year that has been very evident in of improvement)
3-help the youth be able to talk about God with their peers and invite them to church
4-have contact with at least 30 youth and college students weekly
5-send something personal to 2 college/out of town youth every month-in addition to college boxes
So, I decided to see how many youth I come into contact with in a week, including through technology but with the majority being face to face. From Sunday through Thursday, I had conversations with at least 33 youth! It wasn't a huge turnout last Sunday so I wasn't sure how many I would see. But, I am excited to think that I had at least 33 opportunities to connect already this week! That doesn't include youth that aren't part of my group. How awesome is that? ! Sunday nights are important, but so are those relationships that build every day.
So, where was God today? He is helping me focus and helping me realize the blessings and responsibility I have as a youth director.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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