1. Balance of Five Based on Your First Two Years of Youth Ministry by Doug Fields

2. Purpose - Balance of 5 A solid A solid Biblical foundation for your YM: –The Great Commandment –The Great Commission

3. The Great Commandments Jesus with second is Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’” (Matthew 22:37-39)

4. The Great Commission “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely i am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20)

5. 5 Biblical Purposes for YM Biblical CommandFamiliar TermDefinition Love the Lord your GodWorship Celebrating God’s presence in our lives & glorifying His name Love your neighbour as yourself Ministry Meeting needs through love & servanthood Go and make disciples Evangelism Sharing the good news of Christ with the lost Baptising them Fellowship Christians connecting with others in powerful & authentic relationships Teaching them to obey Discipleship Teaching God’s truth & obedience to His Word

6. BALANCE OF FIVE EvangelismWorshipFellowship Discipleship Ministry

7. Purpose Model - Balance of 5

8. Process - YM Track Notes “Unchurched & Uncommitted” 1.Evangelism – Friendship & Other 2.Worship – Introduce to weekly meeting 3.Fellowship – Involvement in small group 4.Discipleship 4.Discipleship – Mentored to grow on own 5.Ministry – 5.Ministry – Finding place in God’s service “Fully Devoted Followers of Christ”

9. Purpose - Balance of 5 A healthy A healthy SYM GYM is: Led byLed by “Student of the Master” leaders Biblically Based & Relevant Balance of 5 SMART YM’sSMART YM’s that are prayerfully selected Track NotesYM Track Notes well known