And youth and young adults are those we need to reach-both for now and for the future of the Church. Seventy-five percent of those people say that if they were invited to church they would attend. Here are six proven ways to reach out to kids beyond the doors of your congregation. It won't be easy, but it will be worth the effort. Encourage kids to bring their friends.
Youthful enthusiasm is a powerful and authentic form of evangelism.
Train kids to be peer ministers. Young people turn first to their peers for help. Therefore, develop solid training to equip your young leaders to help their friends deal with their hurts and hopes from the perspective of faith. Much of this ministry will take place outside the church, but the training starts at home. A network of caring kids provides a healing ministry of service and a welcoming haven that draws youth to church.