We work really hard to create a particular “feel” for the youth ministry, one that is uniquely suited for students.
By creating a particular feel I mean that we want youth group to be a place that feels safe, accepting, comforting, and fun. Creating fun, positive memories, building relationships, providing a safe place to ask questions and process doubts, and surrounding students with caring adults are critical elements of an effective youth ministry. The atmosphere of a ministry, the way it feels is important.
Don’t you want to be a part of a community like that? Don’t we all need to be part of a community like that? I’ll take a double helping, thank you very much.
Content is important too. We also want to create lots of opportunity for experience learning. We want strong Biblical teaching and a commitment to forward faith movement, so that teenagers will grow in Christ and develop a passion to serve the world.
But content is the topic of another blog post. For now, we hope that students can feel the love.