Our programs are good, but they are not the most important or effective way to make an impact. God has intended for us to impact each other through relationships. As we share our lives with each other and encourage each other to follow Christ, then lives will be changed and an impact will be made.
THE PLAN:
It starts with me. I have a tendency to spend most of my time working on our programs (WNI, The Big Picture, Connections). I spend a lot of time planning worship services, writing lessons, planning and promoting events, etc. These things are important and need attention, but completing tasks is never more important than loving people. I must spend more time with the students and adults of our youth ministry. Hopefully as I model this, the other leaders in our ministry will follow by example. I would like to contact every student and adult involved in our ministry by the end of September. I want to spend more time on the school campuses this year. I want to designate time each week writing letters, making phone calls, etc. I want to see our Sunday School teachers and small group leaders doing the same. I want to see our students leaders reaching out to other students and encouraging them in their faith. I want to spend time every Sunday night during Connections making contacts with students.
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