Let’s face it, Christmas break brings an entirely new and short menu of ministry venues: Christmas Eve services, family trips, New Years Eve parties and regular late nights. Even during this short break there are plenty of opportunities for ministry during these two weeks.
But what are some of the best arenas where teenagers actually open up and talk during the Christmas break? And what are some tools we can give our adult leaders to seek out these times?
Here’s two ways that we can connect with teenagers during these Christmas break:
3) Scheduled: have your small group or a small group of students and other youth workers over to your house. This can be a relaxing time to eat all your chocolates and cookies while watching a Christmas movie or to play a group board game together. This time should be relaxed and fun. No agenda or Bible study, just a time to hang out and enjoy your time together.
2) Non-Scheduled Scheduled: post that your family is going to a public event (skating/mall shopping/McDonalds for lunch/etc…) and say that youth are welcome to join you there. This is a low key time together where they will see you with your family and where you will not have any responsibilities for a youth group event. Make sure they know that they are responsible for their own costs.
1) You Fill In the Blank: … yeah… I left this blank on purpose because you all probably have the best ideas! Use the comments below to let us in on your #1 tip for connecting with young people this Christmas Break!
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