4. Make baptisms a big deal.
However you do it (sprinkle them, dunk them, or send them down a slip-n-slide), do it. Baptism is a big deal. It is a public declaration of an inward transformation. When a teenager in your youth group puts their faith in Jesus and gets baptized, make it a party of Biblical proportions. Have it match the party that happens in heaven every time a sinner repents (Luke 15:10.) Have them invite all their family and friends, especially the non-Christian ones, and use this as an opportunity to spread the gospel some more!
5. Mobilize your teenagers for consistent evangelistic action.
To mobilize means to “inspire, equip, and deploy a group for action.” Have an evangelistic training program for your teenagers (Dare2Share can help with that by the way) that is consistent, practical, Biblical, and relevant. And don’t just train your teenagers; take them out to share their faith consistently. This can be done through direct evangelism, social justice projects (where the gospel is given of course!), mission trips, and virtually during every youth group outing.
Making evangelism a priority in your youth group is not as difficult as you may think. But it takes intentional, prayerful action. And when you start taking this action, God will take action as well, and your youth group will grow deeper and go wider as a result.
Go for it!
