Roots Student Leaders and the 3 R's

My absolute favorite thing about youth ministry is watching teenagers "do the ministry." That's what's beginning to happen with the formation of RSL, the senior high Roots Student Leaders.

We had our first meeting this week and the excitement of this group of students for the ministry is intense. One of their first decisions, "Let's throw a party during Bible study to welcome the new freshman," followed by willingness to call each and every freshman to welcome them to Bible study and to their "welcome to the senior high youth group" bash!

We laughed a lot and had great discussions about small groups (D-Groups) which we're really hoping to get rolling early in the fall. The student leaders' desire is that D-Groups be real for conversation, encouragement, equipping and accountability. They say that in real estate the three L's are the most important thing (location, location, location). Well the same is true in ministry, except it's the three R's: Relationship, Relationship, Relationship.

I'm excited to see this continue to develop in the hearts of our students, both Senior High and Junior High. You should look forward to it also, whether you're a parent, student or youth worker.

And look forward to seeing a new and current trend for our blog: student updates. Not excactly sure how this will pan out just yet, but look forward to it nonetheless...because it will bless your soul.