Youth min exam

why study spiritual gifts

to see where they “fit” in God’s plan

to learn how to minister effectively

to appreciate the contribution of others

what spiritual gifts are NOT

a method of ministry

a position or place in ministry

natural human abilities and personality

give the passage along with the explanation of verses on spiritual gifts

Ephesians 4:7-16

verse 7— all believers have a spiritual “gift” from Christ

verse 11-12—the purpose of the gifts; to see spiritual growth

verses 13-15—the goal of the gifts; unity, stability, maturity, discernment, knowledge

verse 16—it is vital that every believer use there gift for others in the ministry

write out the definition of spiritual gift

the God given opportunity to have a spiritually significant influence on another persons life

give the two types of spiritual gifts and their defintion

sign gifts—miraculous abilities that validated the message of the apostles, not used today

service gifts—non miraculous opportunities in the daily ministries of believers to build and encourage others

list the serving gifts

evangelism: proclamation of the gospel message

pastor: to shepherd, to protect God’s people, and to provide

service: assisting other w/ selfless attitude

teaching: causing people to learn God’s truth

faith: trusting God for the supply of specific needs

exhortation: encouraging, comforting, and admonishing people

mercy: ministering to the sick, afflicted, or needy

giving: encouraging other through generosity

administration: directing activity within the body of Christ

spiritual giftedness within youth ministry

get your young people involved in serving their church

encourage them to look for ways to minister to each other

call to attention to their spiritual strengths and encourage them in their areas of weakness

give the purpose and frequency of a weekly youth service

it is generally conducted as a service separate form the meetings of the entire assembly

give the advantages of a separate services

less formal, more interaction

focused preaching and study

list the disadvantages of a separate service

tendency for the teens to feel disconnected from the church

can accommodate immaturity rather than correct it

what is forbes partial to when it comes to determined meetings by each congregation

weekly

general advice for having a separate service

“too relaxed” an atmosphere can be an obstacle to authority

keep the focus on the preaching of the Word of God

purpose and frequency for the success of youth activity

activity-oriented functions outside of the normal meetings

monthly activities work well

these are designed to reinforce, rather than duplicate the regular youth meetings

ideas for activities

consider calendar/local trips

retreats

encourage family participation

variety is goof

HAS TO BE SAFE

general advice for success in youth activity

planning is the key

pay attention to cost

always quit while the activity is at its peak

purpose and frequency of a SNAC

Sunday night after church

once a month, a family in the church opens their home to the teens following the sunday evening service g

general advice for SNAC

look to incorporate church members with no attachment to the youth ministry

frequency is up to the pastor; often twice a year

general advise for SNAC

while gifted, teens lack the experience and discernment that comes with maturity

find the balance between teen leadership and your supervision

preview and “check” everything