1. WELCOME

2. assumptions... We love God and kids Good work is already going on The world of youth has changed The world of youth ministry has changed Leadership is important We start with Jesus

3. psalm 78 1Hear my teaching, O my people; * incline your ears to the words of my mouth. incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2I will open my mouth in a parable; * I will declare the mysteries of ancient times. I will declare the mysteries of ancient times. 3That which we have heard and known, and what our forefathers have told us, * we will not hide from their children. we will not hide from their children. 4We will recount to generations to come 4We will recount to generations to come the praiseworthy deeds and the power of the Lord, * the praiseworthy deeds and the power of the Lord, * and the wonderful works he has done. and the wonderful works he has done.

4. 5He gave his decrees to Jacob and established a law for Israel, * which he commanded them to teach their children; 6That the generations to come might know, and the children yet unborn; * that they in their turn might tell it to their children; 7So that they might put their trust in God, * and not forget the deeds of God, but keep his commandments; 8And not be like their forefathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, * a generation whose heart was not steadfast, and whose spirit was not faithful to God.

5. today? Help you expand capacity Help you expand capacity Return to the English model Return to the English model your parish = everyone you can reach Recover the Good News Recover the Good News Give you a picture Help you get there Help you get there

6. introducing... The Rev. John Hall, Rector, St. Matthew’s Chandler Mandy Hodges, Director of Student Ministries Tyler Adams,Student Kaelyn Fair, Student

7. video available on youtube and diowebsite

8. 6.6 million people 6.6 million people 85% under 65 85% under 65 Largest age cohort: 35-54 yr olds (26%) Largest age cohort: 35-54 yr olds (26%) source: missioninsite.com az today...

9. -Why do growing churches target them? -What are they looking for when they visit your church?

10. The parents are the key to nearly 1/2 of Arizona! They want what their children want. az today...

11. young people want... 60% of teens 13-17 do not regularly attend religious meetings 60% of teens 13-17 do not regularly attend religious meetings 80% of urban az. youth (Source: Youthlink, 2008) 80% of urban az. youth (Source: Youthlink, 2008) 60% of non-attenders would like to go 60% of non-attenders would like to go 97% have some belief in God (Source: NSYR, 2005. Christian Smith) 97% have some belief in God (Source: NSYR, 2005. Christian Smith)...to know Jesus Christ. We need leaders to go get them!

12. Liturgical Christianity: the time is right! well positioned

13. 1.2 MILLION CHILDREN 5-19

14. how did churches with lots of youth get them? Invested in leadership Invested in leadership Made church family friendly Made church family friendly Gave youth space that is theirs Gave youth space that is theirs Served them Served them Challenged them spiritually Challenged them spiritually Went and got them! Went and got them! Invested in leadership Invested in leadership Made church family friendly Made church family friendly Gave youth space that is theirs Gave youth space that is theirs Served them Served them Challenged them spiritually Challenged them spiritually Went and got them! Went and got them!

15. leaders go get youth If families are not “sticking” and youth aren’t bringing friends, what does that tell you? If families are not “sticking” and youth aren’t bringing friends, what does that tell you?

17. some faces... and their stories.

18. table groups 1. What have you heard so far that excites you? 2. What challenges you? 3. What could you “take away” from what you have you heard so far?

19. introducing... Dave Wright Coordinator for Youth Ministries, Diocese of South Carolina session one

20. session two

21. youth ministry in action... Ken Moser, Youth Ministry Instructor, Briercrest Seminary *Please adjourn to the gym.

22. considering... What did we see? -Why?-

23. what we hope you heard Get the right leader Get the right leader Build a team Build a team Make disciples (Matt 28:18-20 Make disciples (Matt 28:18-20 “What you win them with you win them to.” “What you win them with you win them to.” Get the right leader Get the right leader Build a team Build a team Make disciples (Matt 28:18-20 Make disciples (Matt 28:18-20 “What you win them with you win them to.” “What you win them with you win them to.”

24. an enjoyable time

25. a community of faith

26. a scriptural and prayerful group

27. a group with a kingdom purpose

28. what we hope you heard Christ-centered, transformational, visionary, Christ-centered, transformational, visionary, Scripturally based, gut-checking, bar raising and heroic. Christ-centered, transformational, visionary, Christ-centered, transformational, visionary, Scripturally based, gut-checking, bar raising and heroic.

29. Q&A Dave Wright, Diocese of South Carolina Ken Moser, Briercrest College & Seminary Mandy Hodges, St. Matthew’s

30. meet the full time youth minister team Kate Steider, St. Barnabas Rosalind Garcia, St. Philips Mandy Hodges, St. Matthew’s

31. why have youth ministry? Most Az youth don’t go to church. (80%, Youthlink) Most Az youth don’t go to church. (80%, Youthlink) 92% of those who decide to follow Jesus say they did so because of a family member or friend. (Billy Graham) 92% of those who decide to follow Jesus say they did so because of a family member or friend. (Billy Graham) 80% who choose to follow Christ do so before their 18 th birthday. (Gallup) 80% who choose to follow Christ do so before their 18 th birthday. (Gallup) Someone got you. Someone got you. God changes lives. (Rom. 1:16) God changes lives. (Rom. 1:16) Youth deserve the chance to know Jesus Christ and make up their own mind about a relationship with God. Youth deserve the chance to know Jesus Christ and make up their own mind about a relationship with God.

32. pro and con... 20% of Arizona’s churches have a full- time youth minister. (YouthLink, 2009) In the azdiocese ___% do. In the azdiocese ___% do. The church started with 11 scared people! The church started with 11 scared people!

33. how do we start?

34. A full-time, called, trained, team building, missional Youth Minister will grow, energize and fund your church. large church (175+ asa) medium church (90-175 asa) small church (less than 89) Missional Youth Ministers will grow, energize and fund your church Utilize diocesan programs! Do something! Become known as “people who love kids”. “Help, my church is small!” ideas. Utilize diocesan programs!

35. how can the diocese help? Leadership Support Leadership Support Youth Minister’s network Youth Minister’s network Training Training Retreats (formation & ministry training) Retreats (formation & ministry training) Events Events flashmob (large churches throwing events for small) Az Council of Teens (HS students leading Jr High) Camping Camping New Initiative Grants New Initiative Grants

36. One more way we can help... See YM Apprenticeship Slides

37. thanks to...

38. get youth! go