1. YOUTH MINISTRY IN ACTION GROWING TEEN DISCIPLES BY: FRANK MERCADANTE

2. DISCIPLE MAKING YOUTH MINSTRY
A disciple of Christ is a committed follower of the person, teachings, values, and lifestyle of Jesus.
“Learner” goes beyond theory and book knowledge.
Practitioner in the kingdom of God.

3. Discipleship is… A process. Philippians 3:12-15.
Lived in the context of community. Lumen Gentium 7 (CCC 788)
Lived while in relationship with Christ.
Lived in every aspect of life.
Fruit-bearing. John 15: Galatians 5:22-23.

4. Stages of Displeship Sowing of the Seed.
Nurturing for growth. Colossians 2:7.
Fruitfulness phase.
Programming Based on the Discipleship Process.
P. 23

5. DISCIPLES MAKE DISCIPLES Who should my team be like?
People of contagious Faith.
Christian Integrity. Mathew 18, 7.
A servant’s heart.
Begin where your parish is…
p. 39.

6. Choosing the right leaders…
Be a Christian that prays.
A person that is available (approachable), authentic and has a healthy love for teens.
Can communicate with youth.
Wants to grow.
Has a Sense of Calling.
Is Enthusiastic.