It is in response to this challenge that increasing numbers of churches are planting congregations with the express intention of reaching youth cultures and enabling young people to worship in their own ways. Amidst the struggles and challenges associated with all church planting and the particular pressures of being young, there are some wonderful models emerging, particularly in England.
Many of these are attracting unchurched teenagers and exercising a profile and prophetic mantle disproportionate to their current size.
-Pete Greig (from the book Awakening Cry)
Without sounding overly self-promoting or vainglorious, I feel this to be true for us as well.
There is a tangible anointing that extends beyond the present and has a far reaching impact; though the actual size of the group is average. There are moments when we have accomplished things that seemed reserved for only large ministries and when retold it often seems silly when the actual size of our group is brought to light. The activities and works of our history have been larger than our size would seem to produce. It's often been a bewildering aspect of leading this band of young people.
I find I resonate with the truth found in David's 30+ mighty men more than a large host or crowd. We have found precious moments and opportunities available for us due to our movable, mobile and fluid size.
Oh for just a full quiver of fine crafted arrows for the hand of this warrior (Psalms 127)
1 comment:
It's an explosion... its happening in so many places. Its different to some but lets not stop and question God but rather go with the flow...
In my church as well, we have so many youth coming in that are hungry for life, for love, for attention, for a hug... we have almost have more youth that come on Wed. than our church members...
Its Their Worship, Their Heart, Their Night!!
Praise the Lord, for what he is doing in your church!!
Sue
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