Comments on: Levels of Ministry: Level Three

By: ymideas

ymideas — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:34:14 +0000

Mike – The levels are always in place and overlap. Some ministries stay in level 1 and level 2 and sometimes don’t reach level 3. They are in constant rotation. I would say this is more about from the leadership standpoint, but you can see how the students respond the deeper you go. Don’t worry my comment doesn’t count for the cash prize.

By: mike

mike — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:29:45 +0000

This is a good level of ministry. I think this can be the level people want to reach (keeping in mind there is still a fourth level) because it is when things are really clicking and people are pleased with how their child is being “taken care of”.

Do you think this level of ministry happens for everyone in the group at the same time? Or is it possible to be here with a portion of the group and not have the rest of the group at this level?

By: Susie Daggett

Susie Daggett — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:30:25 +0000

We are trying to integrate more service projects in our retreats and camps. Hope it helps.

By: Joel

Joel — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:51:07 +0000

I would add “full integration of youth into the church body” as a Shire characteristic. The students are joyfully serving others in the church body (and the community). They are valued by the adults in the church as the emerging generation, and in turn seek adult discipleship relationships for themselves. It’s vital to be connected to the larger church body to be considered community. Sounds ideal to me!

By: Ryan Boyer

Ryan Boyer — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:29:55 +0000

This is one of the most exciting transitions you’ll see in student ministry. It feels like all the blood, sweat and tears is finally paying off.

I’m curious to see what will help the hobbits see that there is life outside the Shire.