Growing 3-2-1

At our recent Momentum youth leader's retreat, two themes emerged during the times of networking and discussion...making disciples and building community.

It started as Supt. Schaible shared his perspective on what we are doing well in youth ministry and where we are falling short. We're doing a good job of being on the cutting edge and creating environments that students want to be part of. But we were challenged with a question: Can you clearly and succinctly describe how you are making disciples in your ministry?

The answer to this question more often than not is no. Throughout the weekend great insights were shared and we came away with a renewed desire to reach students and make disciples. We closed the retreat with a challenge: "3 books, 2 students, 1 leader."

What could happen across our district if over the next six months we each:

Read 3 Books...any topic. A book of the Bible? Intentional, personal growth. Leaders are readers.

Build 2 Students...prayerfully chosen. Intentionally discipled. Meet regularly. Pour into young lives; do life together. Ask hard questions. Raise the level of expectation.

Train 1 Leader...reproduce yourself. Empower and release for ministry. Consider asking a parent. Give ministry away. Your next great ministry leader is waiting to be discovered.

What could happen if we grew personally and intentionally got involved in three lives in the next 6 months? Maybe you already have a process...great. If not, this is a starting point.

Go for it! Share your experiences and encourage others.

Let's build the Kingdom together!