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This Friday
“We’re just looking for community.”
And I believe people mean it.
They want a church where people know their name.
They want relationships that feel real.
They want something smaller, warmer, more personal, more rooted.
But over time, I’ve realized something.
A lot of people don’t actually want community.
They want the feeling of community without the cost of community.
They want people to pursue them, but they do not want to pursue people.
They want to be known, but not inconvenienced.
They want deep relationships, but not awkward conversations.
They want a church that feels like family, but they do not want to carry any of the burdens that come with family.
What stands out to you?
How does this make you feel?
Do you agree or disagree with it?
Real community is not created by finding the perfect church.
It is created by imperfect people staying long enough to love one another through ordinary frustrations.
Community requires patience.
It requires forgiveness.
It requires showing up when you do not feel like it.
It requires assuming the best when you are tempted to assume the worst.
It requires serving people who may never fully understand what it cost you.
That is why many people keep searching for community but never find it.
Not because no church just has it.
But because community is not something you consume.
It is something you help build.
What stands out to you?
Do you agree or disagree with it?
What would you need to do differently to be a commuity builder instead of consumer?
For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. Mark 8:35
Who can you commit to inviting to Camp Launch?
What can you do to help your community hear about Camp Launch?
“We’re just looking for community.”
And I believe people mean it.
They want a church where people know their name.
They want relationships that feel real.
They want something smaller, warmer, more personal, more rooted.
But over time, I’ve realized something.
A lot of people don’t actually want community.
They want the feeling of community without the cost of community.
They want people to pursue them, but they do not want to pursue people.
They want to be known, but not inconvenienced.
They want deep relationships, but not awkward conversations.
They want a church that feels like family, but they do not want to carry any of the burdens that come with family.
What stands out to you?
How does this make you feel?
Do you agree or disagree with it?
Real community is not created by finding the perfect church.
It is created by imperfect people staying long enough to love one another through ordinary frustrations.
Community requires patience.
It requires forgiveness.
It requires showing up when you do not feel like it.
It requires assuming the best when you are tempted to assume the worst.
It requires serving people who may never fully understand what it cost you.
That is why many people keep searching for community but never find it.
Not because no church just has it.
But because community is not something you consume.
It is something you help build.
What stands out to you?
Do you agree or disagree with it?
What would you need to do differently to be a commuity builder instead of consumer?
For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. Mark 8:35
Who can you commit to inviting to Camp Launch?
What can you do to help your community hear about Camp Launch?
“We’re just looking for community.”
And I believe people mean it.
They want a church where people know their name.
They want relationships that feel real.
They want something smaller, warmer, more personal, more rooted.
But over time, I’ve realized something.
A lot of people don’t actually want community.
They want the feeling of community without the cost of community.
They want people to pursue them, but they do not want to pursue people.
They want to be known, but not inconvenienced.
They want deep relationships, but not awkward conversations.
They want a church that feels like family, but they do not want to carry any of the burdens that come with family.
What stands out to you?
How does this make you feel?
Do you agree or disagree with it?
Real community is not created by finding the perfect church.
It is created by imperfect people staying long enough to love one another through ordinary frustrations.
Community requires patience.
It requires forgiveness.
It requires showing up when you do not feel like it.
It requires assuming the best when you are tempted to assume the worst.
It requires serving people who may never fully understand what it cost you.
That is why many people keep searching for community but never find it.
Not because no church just has it.
But because community is not something you consume.
It is something you help build.
What stands out to you?
Do you agree or disagree with it?
What would you need to do differently to be a commuity builder instead of consumer?
For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. Mark 8:35
Who can you commit to inviting to Camp Launch?
What can you do to help your community hear about Camp Launch?
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Devo’s for Meetings
Keep it short!
60 secs is all that is needed – one key point/takeaway
Keep it real!
Bring something from your personal devotional time – we’re all leaders who are
engaging with personal devotions right
Keep it encouraging!
How are your words encouraging the team and setting up the night?
Suggested outline:
1 – Read the verse/quote and mention where you found it
2 – What was God saying to you through this? (1 point only)
3 – How can we apply this to our ministry?
Devo’s for Meetings
Keep it short!
60 secs is all that is needed – one key point/takeaway
Keep it real!
Bring something from your personal devotional time – we’re all leaders who are
engaging with personal devotions right
Keep it encouraging!
How are your words encouraging the team and setting up the night?
Suggested outline:
1 – Read the verse/quote and mention where you found it
2 – What was God saying to you through this? (1 point only)
3 – How can we apply this to our ministry?
Youth Team WINS!
FAITH CONVOS – Not every conversation needs to be about faith, but we are missing the point if none of our conversations are.
FOLLOW UP – Follow up shows that we care about each and every person
FAMILY – Meet/talk to parents – they entrust their youth to us, so connecting them to us and to the church is a major win!
FRIDAY + – Whether we use any of ‘The other 166 hours of the week’ to connect with our youth shows them we actually care.
Your 5 Contact / Follow Up Calls
Youth Contact ‘Minimums’
Level 1 – Weekly rapid contact
Level 2 – Monthly intentional contact
Level 3 – Annual investment contact
New Person Follow Up
1. Introduce yourself, and where you’re from
2. How did you enjoy youth? Try to remember something personal from meeting them to ask about – footy team, maths test etc
3. Do you need any more info about Youth or upcoming events? I’ll meet you there!
Commitment Follow Up
1. Introduce yourself, and where you’re from and why you’re calling
2. Be excited! How do you feel about that commitment now?
3. How can we best support you in this decision? Is there anyone in particular you’d like to connect with?
Your 5 Contact / Follow Up Calls
Youth Contact ‘Minimums’
Level 1 – Weekly rapid contact
Level 2 – Monthly intentional contact
Level 3 – Annual investment contact
New Person Follow Up
1. Introduce yourself, and where you’re from
2. How did you enjoy youth? Try to remember something personal from meeting them to ask about – footy team, maths test etc
3. Do you need any more info about Youth or upcoming events? I’ll meet you there!
Commitment Follow Up
1. Introduce yourself, and where you’re from and why you’re calling
2. Be excited! How do you feel about that commitment now?
3. How can we best support you in this decision? Is there anyone in particular you’d like to connect with?
Who We Are as a Youth Team
We are Jesus first – how are you putting Jesus first?
– In our preparation – turning up in a good place spiritually as much as we can
– In our example to our youth – we don’t shy away from this
– In how we operate both on Friday nights and with our youth at other times – sensitive, listening – and obedient
We are Team Gateway – are you on the team?
– In our preparation – we bring our best, we do what we say we will do
– In our example to our youth – we bring them on the journey of serving – and we’re Team Gateway outside of Youth
– In how we operate on Friday nights – eagerly fill the needs of the night, fill gaps organically
We value people – did you value that person?
– In our preparation – we keep track of the youth calendar and we’re on time
– In our example to our youth – we teach them to value others both actively, in the example we set, and by bring them with us – We turn up!
– In how we operate on Friday nights – we notice who and what is around us and we acknowledge and fill needs
Who We Are as a Youth Team
We are Jesus first – how are you putting Jesus first?
– In our preparation – turning up in a good place spiritually as much as we can
– In our example to our youth – we don’t shy away from this
– In how we operate both on Friday nights and with our youth at other times – sensitive, listening – and obedient
We are Team Gateway – are you on the team?
– In our preparation – we bring our best, we do what we say we will do
– In our example to our youth – we bring them on the journey of serving – and we’re Team Gateway outside of Youth
– In how we operate on Friday nights – eagerly fill the needs of the night, fill gaps organically
We value people – did you value that person?
– In our preparation – we keep track of the youth calendar and we’re on time
– In our example to our youth – we teach them to value others both actively, in the example we set, and by bring them with us – We turn up!
– In how we operate on Friday nights – we notice who and what is around us and we acknowledge and fill needs