How to Start a Church Youth Group
Youth groups are a great way for a church to reach out and grow. These gatherings provide a safe and friendly place where teens can come to be with friends and worship. With a couple of committed adults and a handful of kids, you can start a youth group and help your church thrive.
Things You'll Need
- Room or gathering area
- Youth ranging from sixth to twelfth grade
- Volunteers
Instructions
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Ask people in your church if anyone is interested in becoming a counselor or youth director to help start a youth group. The youth group needs a central director who can organize and teach the group. Counselors are also needed to help manage the kids and help with activities. Many churches hire a youth director once the program is up and running.
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Print and distribute fliers and sign-up sheets for anyone interested in being a counselor or youth director.
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Compile a list of those interested in helping start the youth group. Review the list with your pastor and deacons. Work with them to choose a youth director. These people will be in charge of the youth, so make sure all candidates and volunteers are trustworthy and responsible.
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Meet with the candidates you have chosen. Include your pastor and deacons in the conversation and discuss what will be taught and how the youth group will be handled.
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Set a day and time for the youth group to meet every week. Many churches have their youth meet in a room at the church on Wednesday nights during services.
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Make an announcement during church services and during Sunday school. Tell everyone that a youth group is being started, and include the dates and times of your first meeting.
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Tips & Warnings
There may not be a lot of attendees at your first meetings, but don't give up. As the kids began to enjoy themselves, participation will begin to grow.
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So nice and so heart warming that some people are so concern that they wanted to avoid the youth from drugs and unwholesome activities.
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HELPFUL...SO GREAT LITTLE TIPS.
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YouthServices
Mar 17, 2009
You're still actively involved in this aren't you? Keep pressing toward the mark! -
YouthServices
Mar 17, 2009
You're still actively involved in this aren't you? Keep pressing toward the mark!
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Louise2006
Mar 31, 2008
A good way to start a youth group is to first get onto Qlubb - Once you get your Qlubb started, you can use it to organize events, send out to-do-lists/sign-up sheets, etc.. We use it for our Sunday school and to plan all our fundraising activities. It's great - and it's free (very key!!!!)
