starting a youth discipleship

STARTING A YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP GROUP
(Much of the material is adapted from a seminar led by Dan DeHaan)
1. THE NEED FOR A DISCIPLESHIP GROUP: Many youth are ready to do more than we give them. Realize that some of
the young people have a potential for real spiritual leadership, while others are still peripheral. You need to minister to
both groups. There is a segment of that youth group that has a lot of potential. All they need is help with the small details
and to have your passion.
Perhaps as a new youth director, you would spend a couple of months getting to know the kids through a lot of fun
activities. But then have a good youth retreat with a "both barrels" challenge in the areas of leadership. Let the kids know
that a new Bible study will be beginning for those that want to "live dangerously" or be "leaders in training".
2. PRAY - FERVENTLY: Ask God to give you a group of young people (perhaps only even one or two) who would be willing
to take spiritual leadership and ...