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Having a hard time with youth "floating" around and leaving.
Some leaving for other youth groups, some just not going anywhere. I need to do a better job with personal followups for visitors and for absent youth. How do you deal with this issue?
I feel a little timid in pursuing youth, as I've spent a lot of time with a few who've left, and they never return. I understand the reality of people coming and going, and I try to learn from each one to make our ministry better. It's just a lot of weight at the moment.
There is some pressure in numbers and acceptance, as this is a season of low numbers. But beyond that, I know that those who aren't here, there relationship with Jesus is suffering.
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I struggled with this for a while, too. And I realized, it wasn't about me. I was carrying the personal responsibility of drawing kids unto myself, when it should have been my students drawing others to God. So I encourage my students to follow up with visitors (especially if they brought their friend). The most important thing I've found in getting kids to your youth group is how many friends they have there and how welcome they feel. This CANNOT be created by a youth director. I have 2 posts I've written on this subject, I'll share below. I figured out students don't want to be drawn to adults...it's a little creepy-they want to be drawn to God through other students. Link Details: 1 year ago
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Thats tough. I know that it gets annoying if the youth pastor is making people feel guilty for not being there, or being a total creeper. But the most important thing is to let them know that they're always welcome. And also just make it fun, so they don't want to miss. I had a student who hasn't been there for a month or so. He came last night and I heard him tell someone else, "Man i never wanna miss again. I love being here." And that's what its all about. You can't really hunt people down, or hound them for not coming. Just make the atmosphere something that they want to be a part of. If its a chore in their minds then they are going to miss as much as possible. But if they want to be there, they'll find a way. |
