Christian Children’s Ministry

Are you a Christian who is interested in helping those in need, especially youths? If you are, you may be interested in starting your own Christian youth (Children) organization, or starting a Christian children’s outreach ministry. If you are, you will want to continue reading on, as a few helpful tips are outlined below.

Before starting your own Christian youth program, you will want to take a look at what your community has to offer. This is particularly important if your community is small in size. You will also want to look at any organizations or programs that your church congregation runs or supports. This will help to prevent any unintentional conflicts. With that in mind, the decision, as to whether or not you should start your own Christian youth program, is yours to make.

One of the most important things to remember, when looking to start your own Christian youth organization, is that it doesn’t have to be an elaborate thing. Many youths in America just need a place to hang out, as well as adults and mentors who will lend a helping hand or an ear for listening. Many large cities run youth centers. While your organization should aim to meet these similar goals, you don’t have to have huge buildings or a large budget to help those in need.

One of the first things that you will want to do is examine locations for your youth organization. You will need to have meeting places for teens and other children that are both convenient and safe. If you are a member of a church congregation, you may want to speak with church officials. Many have extra buildings on their properties, like ones that are used for Sunday school, which may work great for youth programs. You may also find other businesses or organizations who will let you use their property for set times for free or at reduce rental costs.

Another point that you will want to examine is events and activities. Youth programs are successful, but they must be interesting to draw in children, especially teenagers. For that reason, you may want to use the assistance of a local teenager or a group of teenagers. Although you will find some variances, crafts, homework help sessions, small concerts, and sporting events are all popular activities, as well as ones that your local community youth can benefit from.

It is also important that you have a plan in place, in terms of donations and volunteers. Since you will likely register your group as a non-profit organization, you may be able to receive discounts from area businesses. Donations can also be acquired for sports equipment, school supplies, and other needed items. If approached with a good plan, you may find many community members, organizations, and businesses who will offer your support.

As previously stated, you will also need volunteers. These will need to be real people who can offer you assistance. You may want to target high school seniors or college students. This is because volunteer work, such as volunteering as a tutor, a mentor, or a supervisor with a Christian youth program will look good on job resumes and applications, as well as college applications and applications for college scholarships.

The above mentioned points are just a few of the many that you will want to take into consideration, should you decide to start your own Christian youth program or organization. As a reminder, it is advised that you speak with your church officials. In addition to seeing if they already have a youth program in place, you may be able to get much need assistance.

May God bless you in all His ways,

Tony

Tony Marino
Founder, Executive Publisher
Christian Times Online
http://www.christiantimesnewsletter.com

Supporting Churches

Today’s churches need more love and support than ever before. As end times draw nigh (near), the powers of darkness are on a mission to thwart God’s almighty destiny. Churches are under both personal and spiritual attack. Our goal is to firmly stand against these principalities, and provide pastors, evangelists, and apostles the love and support they need to proficiently sheppard God’s flock.

Without a doubt, one of the greatest privileges and one of the most awesome responsibilities that God can entrust to a local congregation is to be the sending church for a missionary called to the mission field by the Holy Spirit. Biblically speaking, it is a more intimate fulfillment of the Great Commission. It is one thing to give your mission dollars; it is more difficult to give your children. Nevertheless, that ought to be the goal of every church.

Of course, we know that Paul and Barnabas were the very first missionaries and that the church of Antioch was the first sending church. Therefore, Acts 13:1-4 narrates for us the beginning of what we now consider the “modern missionary movement.” Let’s notice several principles that are found in this passage.

The Holy Spirit Calls

As one studies Acts 13, it is evident that the principal character in this passage is the Person of the Holy Spirit. Someone has aptly called Him the “Commander and Chief of Missions.” As the church at Antioch maintained a spirit of prayer, the Holy Ghost began a work of missions in the heart of that congregation that has become the foundation of our modern missionary movement. Let us remember first of all that in Acts 13 it was with the Holy Spirit that missions originated. It was not an Antiochan or Pauline concept. The idea to reach the world with the Gospel began in the heart of God and was passed on to man by the conviction and direction of the Holy Spirit. We must never take credit for something that He is doing.

Secondly and equally important is the fact that the Holy Spirit continues to call men to the mission field. Many times, as seen here in Acts 13, He calls the best and brightest. Honestly, it can be difficult for a church to “lose” their most faithful members to the mission field, but just as a sovereign God was able to fill the spiritual gap on the foreign field, He is able to raise up additional laborers to take their places. Thank God for the fact that the calling and directing ministry of the Holy Spirit did not cease with the passing of the apostles.

Prayer Ministry

Our Lord Jesus prayed fervently to God. The power of prayer should never be underestimated. God hears every prayer we pray. In fact, God is pleased by how often we pray to Him in the name of Jesus.

Our Prayer Ministry Team stands ready to pray for your unique needs.

According to the Book of Matthew, we read:

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. Matthew 21:22

In the Book of Mark, we read:

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24

In the Book of Acts, we read:

7 There was an estate nearby that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us to his home and for three days entertained us hospitably. 8 His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him. 9 When this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured. Acts 28:7-9

We find in Paul’s Letter to the Romans:

11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Romans 12:11-13

In the King James’ version of God’s Holy Bible, we find the term “prayer” no less than 512 times. Prayer is our direct communication channel to our Heavenly Father God through Christ Jesus.

If you would like our Prayer Ministry Team to join together with you in devine prayer, please feel free to to submit your special prayer request below on this page.

Let us all come together as one body and one mind through our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus!

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