Youth ministry is more than offering events, BUT events can serve as launching pads to deepen discipleship with youth and youth workers.
Here are a few ways to make sure an event has its greatest impact:
- Prepare well BEFORE- pray, worship, study, talk, and serve well before the event occurs
- Schedule TEAM TIME during the event- carve out time daily for your team to get together and ask "How is it with your soul?"
- Prepare well to TRANSITION- work with youth and youth leaders to hone their stories of transformation and practice how they will share what they've experienced. Prepare youth for "the return from the mountaintop" experience by helping them to build next steps before the event is over... with whom will they share their experience, how will they engage anew in leadership and formation in the church and community, which adults will they invite into their journey of further study and discernment, etc.
- CELEBRATE after the event- before you even leave for the event schedule a time for those who participate to come together and remember- invite space for prayer, worship, study, talking, and serving with this team
WEST OHIO CAMPS & RETREATS
West Ohio has three camps offering fun, faith, and formation throughout the summer and retreat and mission opportunities in other times of the year. There are still openings for camp weeks this summer! Try your hand at culinary or musical skills or explore the hills of Appalachia through high adventure at Camp Otterbein (Logan, OH). Dive into a splash-themed week, test out your survival skills, or take on leadership in adventure at Camp Wesley (Bellefontaine, OH). Participate in camp weeks geared toward persons with disabilities as a participant or buddy at Camp Widewater (Liberty Center, OH).
More Information: https://www.westohiocamps.org/camp