Comments on: Giving up on attractional

By: all said and done » Finally a Youth Group!

all said and done » Finally a Youth Group! — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:05:26 +0000

[...] has been talking about giving up on attractional based youth which is very much the game plan for this year and a few months ago Soul Survivor called us up and [...]

By: louise

louise — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:55:03 +0000

You know… reminds me of when Jesus said you cannot pour new wine into old wineskins.

I feel that He does want to do something new in your youth ministry, but that requires getting rid of the old way of doing stuff, and doing something new

By: TheGeoffRe(y)port » Randomosity

TheGeoffRe(y)port » Randomosity — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:38:24 +0000

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By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:49:40 +0000

No idea about how to lead youth, but I DO know you generally wind up where you aim, so I’m very encouraged that you’re not willing to put up with same old same old.

We need dreamers/hopefuls/idealists.

If you figure it all out (cool older person I just want to hang with V serious discipleship) and can write a manual, you’ll be world famous in three seconds, and making a real difference in like a billion kids’ lives.

Worth working hard for!

Encouragement to you.

By: TheGeoffRe(y)port » Emerging from Christian Education?

TheGeoffRe(y)port » Emerging from Christian Education? — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:46:16 +0000

[...] decided not to put up with building an attractional “Christendom” model youth ministry and instead opting to concentrate on missional-ising our teenagers through a pretty significant [...]

By: geoff

geoff — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:37:21 +0000

Thanks for the encouragement guys – I really appreciate it. I’m sure it’ll get hard, but I’m definitely looking forward to having a crack.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:02:07 +0000

sadly, i think you will find people drop off when it gets a little… intense maybe? serious? not just a fun place to hang out on a friday night? (though im sure it will still have some coolness).

i think its an excellent idea, and im very glad that you’re doing it. might be tough, challangeing, frustrating etc, but im sure it will be rewarding if only one or two of those kids make a difference, let alone all of them.

By: Bec

Bec — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 06:33:55 +0000

I like it when you ‘freak yourself out in new and unusual ways’. I’m really looking forward to how it will all play out to be honest. For those reading, those of us involved would really appreciate your prayers, ideas and encouragement!

By: Christina

Christina — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 03:50:00 +0000

Great stuff Geoff. At the last Forge intensive a guy called Mick Duncan (I think that is his name) spoke on youth ministry in an ‘emergent’ context. Might be worth looking into. His youth ministry was organised into tribes based on interest – say skaters, surfers, musos etc. The Christian kids hung out with their unchurched friends and explored faith in those diverse contexts. Looking forward to hearing how it all goes…

By: Rodney Olsen

Rodney Olsen — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 01:55:00 +0000

I feel your pain.

It’s easy to feel tied to the old ways of doing things. They’re safe and can be comfortable but deep down it becomes harder and harder to keep working with something that’s broken.

There’s an awkwardness in staying the same and you can feel the call to something new.

I’m battling the same issues and am looking for ways to reach out rather than wait for the lost to find their own way.

Great post. I’m sure you’ll keep us updated.