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YOUTH MINISTRY IN ACTION GROWING TEEN DISCIPLES BY: FRANK MERCADANTE. 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.
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YOUTH MINISTRY IN ACTIONGROWING TEEN DISCIPLESBY: FRANK MERCADANTE
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.
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: 5-8. Galatians 5:22-23.
Stages of Displeship • Sowing of the Seed. • Nurturing for growth. Colossians 2:7. • Fruitfulness phase. • Programming Based on the Discipleship Process. • P. 23
DISCIPLES MAKE DISCIPLESWho 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.
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.