Timeout is a strategic weekend for NGM leaders + pastors to find rest, renewal, and deepen ministerial relationships. As some of the crew couldn't be at TO this year, I decided to write 5 BIG takeaways. These takeaways are built around the theme of "Strengthening the Habits of Jesus" as personal ministry really determines public effectiveness in ministry. Enjoy (over some good coffee)!

With the millions of things you have on your plate as a youth worker, how do you evaluate + build a culture of discipleship where young people are transformed into effective, Spirit-filled disciples of Jesus?  This post is to help you BUILD a culture of discipleship that is practical, measurable, and effective. Feel FREE to make the most out of the discipleship assessment too. Enjoy the Journey! 

Jesus - the MOST effective influencer humanity has EVER seen - spoke 60% in stories/parables, 30% in giving or answering questions, and 10% in content. 

In the Gospels, Jesus was asked 113 questions, answered 61, and asked 51.*

In the same way, how important is it for you and I to influence millennials through effective questioning?

Everyone deals with discouragement... but not everyone deals with discouragement well. APPLY the principles of HOW Paul, the Apostle, dealt with discouragement + difficult times.