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SURVIVAL 101 Pr. Steve Kane. Survival for 1 Look after THE Connection.
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SURVIVAL 101 Pr. Steve Kane
Survival for 1Look after THE Connection • Being connected to God on a daily basis is more important than any youth ministry seminar you attend or any book you read. Jesus said, “Abide in me and I’ll abide in you, apart from me you can do nothing.” This image of being connected to God in John 15 is the picture I want you to focus on. You must value your spiritual life to survive the youth ministry marathon! Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry by Doug Fields, p.64
Survival for 1Look after THE Connection • Don’t allow increasing ministry to decrease your intimacy, and don’t let your service exceed your worship. These cause disconnection. It’s not unique for leaders to lead without the right heart connection. Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry by Doug Fields, p.65
Survival for 1 Recognise Burnout Signs: • Constant Clutter • Addiction to Speed • Extreme Multitasking • Superficiality • Relationship fatigue • Apathy • Spiritual emptiness What Matters Most – When No is better than Yes by Doug Fields p.54-8
Survival for 1 Learn to say “No!” Two vital questions: • “Do I like the person I’ve become as a result of my ministry?” • “Is the work I’m doing for God destroying the work of God in me?” What Matters Most – When No is better than Yes by Doug Fields p.63
Survival for 1 When facing a tough “Yes” or “No”decision to do more? • What matters most in this situation? • Why do I really feel like saying yes? • What’s the worst that could happen if I say no? What Matters Most – When No is better than Yes by Doug Fields p.86-87
Survival for 1 What would your life look like if you were more deeply connected and intimate with God? • Your ministry could be more powerful than you ever dreamed possible because you took the time to – • Definewhat matters most. • Ask some tough questions of yourself. • Addnoto your vocabulary
Survival for 1 “Thanks for caring enough about your life, your church, and your spiritual legacy to begin feeling comfortable with and confident about saying noso you can start sayingyestowhat matters most.” What Matters Most – When No is better than Yes by Doug Fields p.96