Connect : Real Relationships in a World of Isolation

by Jonathan McKee

• ISBN13: 9780310287773
• ISBN10: 0310287774
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-12-18
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

"In an age where teenagers are deeply engaged in virtual communities and social networks, theyÆre still feeling alone and isolated. It may sound all too simple, but the truth is that you have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of students with the simple act of spending time with them, one-on-one. Whether youÆre a volunteer or the lead youth pastor, getting some students to open up and share their lives can be a challenge. In this practical book youÆll learn the importance of connecting with students on an individual basis and get helpful ideas on how to engage a variety of students in meaningful dialogue. YouÆll explore and learn more about connecting with six different types of students, including: Ò The ÔNo WayÖ KidÒ The ÔNot InterestedÖ KidÒ The ÔChecking Things Out KidÖÒ The ÔStagnantÖ KidÒ The ÔGrowingÖ KidÒ The ÔLooking for MinistryÖ KidConnect will walk you through the steps to lead you into relationships with students that go beyond the youth room and impact them into adulthood."

Table of Contents

Connecting Through Real Relationships
The impact of One-on-One	p. 12
Priority One in Youth Ministry	p. 22
The One-on-One Intentions Debate	p. 34
Connecting with Six Types of Students One-on-One	p. 46
Connecting With Outreach Students
One-on-One with the No-Way Kid	p. 64
One-on-One with the Not-Interested Kid	p. 84
One-on-One with the Checking-Things-Out Kid	p. 98
What Connecting with Outreach Students Looks Like	p. 110
Connecting With Discipleship Students
One-on-One with the Stagnant Kid	p. 126
One-on-One with the Growing Kid	p. 144
One-on-One with the Looking-for-Ministry Kid	p. 160
What Connecting with Discipleship Students Looks Like	p. 172
Connecting As A Way Of Life And Ministry
One-on-One Precautions and Boundaries	p. 178
Instilling the Value of One-on-One in Your Ministry
Appendices
Sample Study: Jesus' Encounters with People	p. 217
The six-Types-of Students Chart	p. 221
Questions That Help Break the Ice	p. 222
React Cards	p. 225
Volunteer Expectations	p. 226
Endnotes	p. 228
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