YoungLives Handbook - Flipbook - Page 40
Camp Discipleship Opportunities
Taking a few adolescent parents to serve at Young Life weekend or summer camp can be a
tremendous growth opportunity. These settings not only allow for extended discipleship-oriented
conversations but also let them experience service and leadership from a new perspective.
Engaging in service at camp helps adolescent parents develop a sense of responsibility and
community involvement, enhancing their spiritual journey and leadership skills.
NEXT STEPS
YoungLives RISE
As teen parents graduate high school or reach an age outside of the scope of traditional
YoungLives, they can still benefit from their relationships with mentors and other young parents.
There are several ways of helping them stay involved with their YoungLives friends as they and
their children mature in their Christian walk. They can be invited to join a RISE small group for
further Bible study and relational ministry. Create a small group just for your senior and alumni or
suggest that one of them organize and lead it. They can have their own Campaigners, go to
church together, plan play dates together and have other outings. Sometimes a mentor who is
ready for a change will be willing to lead this group.
Providing a way for older and/or past participants to serve and contribute not only helps them to
gain confidence and leadership skills, it also provides a stepping-stone for them toward
independence. With their own experiences and testimonies, YoungLives participants can even
aim toward becoming YoungLives mentors or other Young Life staff in the future. Continue
mentoring these young parents one-on-one and investing in them as much as possible.
RISE Resources (curriculum and slide deck)
Leaders in Training or Helpers
Many YoungLives areas set up a way for older or alumni teen moms to serve side by side with
YoungLives mentors. This not only teaches them about the responsibilities and expectations of
being a mentor, but it also helps them to grow in their relationship with Christ. It is important to
provide training and to have clear expectations for this role.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
CLICK HERE for Young Life Discipleship
site: Campaigners
CLICK HERE for YoungLives Tools:
Campaigners Lessons, Discipleship Values
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