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How do you find the resources you need to reach so many teenagers? Are you utilizing the assets that God has provided in your community?

The Harvest is Plentiful

Matthew 9:37-38 says, "What a huge harvest!" Jesus said to His disciples, "How few workers! On your knees and pray for harvest hands! " Where do we find the workers? We believe that God has already called them: as teachers, coaches, probation officers, parents, grandparents, and city council members. According to Jeremy Del Rio, New York City coordinator, 50-80% of the people in churches are already connected to youth.

Widen the Net

Could it be that we need to start thinking differently about whom God has given us to be part of a team to reach youth? As your network grows, pray about how you might "widen your net" by giving others a voice in your network. The graphic illustrates this principle.

Within the larger community, there are Christians in businesses or organizations that are already focused on meeting the needs of teenagers. These people can help you expand your influence in making disciples of every teenager. They may also be able to help you better minister to the teenagers with whom they are connected.

Serve In Your Strengths

God gives the vision. He also gives the means to accomplish it. Your network can help surface resources and training for equipping teenagers to become disciple makers. Imagine that churches want to do an area-wide outreach. If one church has a gym, the location is obvious. A member skilled at doing graphics can do the publicity. Another one gives the message, as God has gifted them - you get the idea. You're better together!

Evaluate, Adjust & Stay in the Game

One test of a healthy ministry network is whether they stay engaged in prayer, relationships, strategizing and resources over time. Take time to celebrate the victories and evaluate your efforts. Be brutally honest. Adjust your game plan, like a football team at halftime adjusts to finish strong. Commit to continuing to work together toward the long-range vision of reaching every teenager in your community and empowering them for kingdom ministry.

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