7 Things for a Better Children and Youth Ministry - 7 - Preconception vs. Reflection

We all have preconceived ideas of what children and youth ministry should look like. For many people it’s lots and lots of nice kids having lots and lots of nice fun.

Really the make up of children and youth in our church should reflect the community around us. If we live in a community with a lot of retirees and say 10% of young people. For a parish of 80, 8 young people would be great, and half of that would be a great start.

If we live in a community with lots of rough kids, we will have lots of rough kids in a church group too.

So could you be involved in children’s or youth ministry?

I think you need 4 things.

Ask yourself could you...

• Be part of a group that has a 1:4 ratio Leaders to young people
• Commit to a relationship where you care for and listen too Young People
• Consider the children and youth program as a part of church
• Journey with young person as both of you develop your faith

Well that's it the 7 Things for a Better Children and Youth Ministry. I hope they've been somewhat useful if not a bit brief.