Missional Ministry - sounds a little redundant?
but - Ministry abroad or at home can become reduced to "Forms"
if we are not careful, intentional, and seeking the Holy Spirit's Lead...
which in the grind of Student Ministry - being Missional has something to do
with the elements of experiments. In order to make disciples that are making disciples
who in turn make disciples... Each year we "Form" the ministry around
the staff and students that invest in the ministry. The Message
of the Gospel never changes - but it's delivery and the culture in which
it is couched is constantly changing - to which we try and maximize impact.
So the Mission looks different this year, (as it does every year)
but this year in particular things look a lot different.
For the first time in a couple decades our Sr. High youth are without
any Adult Males to step in and lead. Lots of Lady leaders,
which I'm extremely grateful for but no men.
the Jr. High are looking good in their balance of leadership.
but no men with the Sr. High (Pastor Phil does not count)
So, as we prayed and fasted over the quandary.
It seamed best to us and to the Holy Spirit that
we should experiment with the Lead Student Team
taking turns - teaching throughout the year.
It has been more successful then anticipated!
The depth of their devotions have been so engaging
and the Questions and Responses have been stimulating.
It has changed the paradigm of our gatherings.
And now there is a growing anticipation - Looking Forward to
the Missional Ministry that follows in the Winter/Spring...
