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INSPIRE | EQUIP | CONNECT |
Leading Children and Youth
in Mission
May 27, 2015
A webinar from Presbyterian World Mission
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Equipping for Mission Involvement
www.pcusa.org/missionresources
The Problem
Missio
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Christian Education
The Hope
Mission education can be a practical way to show children and youth how God wants us to live in
the world.
Establishing our Values
Christian EducationNurturing discipleship through challenging study and holy conversations
MissionFollowing God’s lead as we partner with brother and sisters in ministries of transformation
Mission Education
A practical way to empower children and youth to live in
God’s missionThis can be done
through: Sunday SchoolYouth Group
Vacation Bible SchoolYouth Trips
Service Projects
Foundations
Within your congregation:Recognize the agency of children &
youth
Involve children & youth in all aspects of church life
Bring children & youth into decision-making
Mission Education – What to Avoid
• Notion of owning the Good News• Idea of “Us” and “Them”• Sense of sadness and suffering
Mission Education – What to Emphasize
God is present everywhere, so
How can we learn of God’s activity around the world?
We are all God’s children, so
What connects me to my brother and sister? What makes us different?
We all experience joys and sadness, soWhat are the parts of my life that bring me
joy/sadness? What brings joy/sadness to young people’s lives in other places?
Mission as Friendship
As we teach mission and lead mission with children and youth, always ask:
“How can our lessons and activities build a sense of relationship between our young people and their brothers
and sisters around the world?”
The Rule of LOVE
Listen to what children and youth care aboutOffer the gifts that God has given to themValue the concerns of our friends here and around the worldEquip our friends with tools to transform their communities
LOVE
Practical Ideas for Mission Education
• Study a country or region• Learn their games, songs, crafts• Connect with a mission co-worker in
that region• Use Skype or Google HangOut
Skyping Together
Youth Mission Experiences
Michelle Muñiz-VegaDOOR Miami City DirectorYoung Adult Volunteer Site Coordinator
The Rule of LOVE
Listen to what children and youth care aboutOffer the gifts that God has given to themValue the concerns of our friends here and around the worldEquip our friends with tools to transform their communities
LOVE
Your Comments
Q&A
Mission Resourceswww.pcusa.org/missionresources
Young Adult Volunteerswww.pcusa.org/yav
Contact Information
• Christine Coy Fohr – Consultant for Mission Leaders [email protected]
• Michelle Muñ[email protected]
• Patrick Alyea – Mission Specialist in Equipping for Mission [email protected]
Closing