youth ministry in action growing teen disciples by: frank mercadante

YOUTH MINISTRY IN ACTION

GROWING 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.