Kids want to go where they feel a connection. Whether it’s you or your volunteer leaders, make sure teens feel connected to the church outside the walls of your ministry. Send them a note of encouragement, show up at a game, or take them out for a bite to eat. Let them know they belong at your church; they’ll embrace it.
4. The youth ministry vision isn’t clear.
Do teens know why showing up to youth group weekly is so important? Casting vision is about more than just letting your leaders know. It’s about letting everyone know. Vision needs to leak; therefore, you must cast it in your messages, activities, announcements, and conversations. If a teen understands why your ministry exists and why they need to attend, it creates value in their lives.
Tapering happens naturally because your ministry is part of life. Just make sure your low seasons don’t keep dipping further and further. It’s about recognizing the journey, consistently reaching out, and opening the doors for teens seeking a place to connect. Be persistent, be faithful, and let God guide you.
