Episode 83
RYM 083: A Student In My Youth Ministry Just Started Following Jesus…NOW WHAT?
As youth ministry leaders, we spend a ton of our time and energy creating environments, refining messages, and organizing events—all with the goal of helping students discover who Jesus is. But once a student decides to follow Jesus . . . then what? In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to lead students AFTER they’ve placed their faith in Jesus. In our conversation, we discuss the role of SGLs, how to talk to parents, and what’s at stake if we let students fall through the cracks.
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EPISODE RECAP
- Podcast guests talk about what next steps for students accepting God looked like in their church (3:08)
- Practical ways to set parents and small group leaders up for success while working with students after a spiritual retreat (6:38)
- The power of relationships with students who are new to faith (14:53)
- Why it’s important to encourage your students to continue to live their lives (18:02)
- How church participation grows students’ faith (20:47)
- What youth ministry leaders should do to prepare small group leaders for when a student starts following Jesus (25:26)
- How to coach small group leaders to help students ease back into normal life after a transformative faith experience (29:39)
- How to talk to parents who don’t have a church background (32:04)
- What’s on the line if youth ministry leaders don’t follow up with students after accepting Jesus (36:10)
QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE
Youth ministry = helping students figure out what following Jesus looks like in everyday life —Tyreke Wesley Click To Tweet“It's okay not to have all the answers to faith.” People who need to hear youth leaders say this: Students, Small Group Leaders, & Parents Click To TweetOnce a student has made the decision to follow Jesus, it's important to establish early on with them that it’s okay to ask questions. —George Lin Click To TweetWhen we build relationships with students, we're making whatever happens next in their lives a little less intimidating—because now they know they’re not alone. —George Lin Click To Tweet
RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
Resource: XP3 Middle School Curriculum
Resource: XP3 High School Curriculum
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