Discipling Teens

The statistics are grim: Rainer Research estimates that 70 percent of young people leave the church by age 22, and according to the Barna Group that figure increases to 80 percent by age 30. Kara Powell, the executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute, says that one thing churches can do to make a difference is to get kids actively involved in the life of the church before they graduate?and the best way to do this is by getting adults involved in their lives. Teen discipleship is essential to the life of the church and it is not limited to those designated as youth leaders. In fact, youth ministry expert Chap Clark suggests there should be at least five adults investing in the life of each youth group member in some way. This 16-page resource is designed to help you go deeper as you build relationships with teenagers and help them grow in spiritual maturity. Table of Contents: Biblical Principles of Teen Discipleship What does it mean to grow fully devoted followers of Christ? Larry Lindquist Developing a Relational Style of Youth Ministry (free sample) Build deeper relationships by spending time together. Doug Fields Ten Commandments for Relationship Building Avoid these common traps. Paul Martin How to Connect with Students Advice for being in, but not of, youth culture. Rachel Willoughby Checklist for Relationship Building Focus on relationship, growth, and development with your teens. Life Together Challenging the Hearts of Students Leaders Nurture potential to grow student leaders. Doug Fields The Importance of Intergenerational Discipleship interview with Kara Powell