Overcoming the Challenges of Youth Ministry: Why Youth Ministry? History, Basic Needs, Functions, Models, Election and Responsibilities of Leadership Team

This book points out the complex situation in which the youth of the Christ Church Lahore find themselves. One of the key problems is that the youth do not have a sound knowledge of the Bible, which makes them less effective in witnessing in a country like Pakistan. After a brief introduction of Lahore, Pakistan, the history of the Christ Church Lahore and its youth, as well as the history of the youth ministry laid a firm foundation for the study. It has been observed that the teens have been neglected, and this caused serious problems in their spiritual growth. Recognizing the basic needs of the young people will make the church in general and the Christ Church Lahore in particular aware how to care for their teens and to value this ministry. This book, therefore, provides a solid biblical based understanding to reach the youth in any culture and context. In this regard basic needs, functions, models, election and responsibilities of a team- centred youth ministry with a vision, goals and programmes are highlighted to bring the adolescents into a relationship with God. Hence, a valuable tool for church leaders and for all youth groups.