Christian youth discipleship involves building honest and trusting relationships where mentors can provide direction while also exploring life's uncertainties. Through discipleship, a youth's understanding of God, self, and grace can grow as their faith develops. Effective discipleship is a long-term commitment that acknowledges each person's individual journey and requires personal investment of time and patience to see the youth mature at their own pace.

1. Christian Youth Discipleship

2. Issues to Consider Relationships are top priority of youth Time of exploration Multiple avenues of information Multiple forms of influence World view is up for grabs Thinking is not always straight Things are not always what they seem Eager for love and attention

3. Discipleship is about: Making the Bible and Christian faith real to the person being discipled Honesty and trust Loose structure with purpose Giving direction while not giving direction Exploring the ‘Grey Area’ Journey rather than steps Helping people on their life journey Acknowledging struggles and gains

5. What happens in Discipleship? Mentoring Friendship Accountability Understanding of God grows Understanding of self grows Understanding of grace grows Outworking of faith occurs Discipling of others occurs

6. Acknowledge that… Discipleship is not just about the spiritual Discipleship is a process It is about understanding yourself as well as the person you are discipling You are not trying to force them into your style and into maturity Your own journey and questions Often there are many unanswered aspects to the Christian faith

8. It will take … Commitment to disciple Personal investment in time, prayer, energy and patience to see them grow at their own pace Consistency in your own Christian life that will inspire them to want to mature in their own spiritual life Hard work that takes us from doing programmes to investing in people

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