Description

Every youth pastor theologian wants to make lifelong disciples. We know that’s the mission. But how do we plan our ministry with the end in mind while avoiding the temptations of pragmatism and information-transfer? 

• What does it mean to plan our discipleship with the end in mind, and how can we avoid the dangers of pragmatism?
• It’s obviously important for teachers to know their content. But it’s also crucial for teachers to know the people they’re teaching. Why we need a more robust understanding of knowing and what have we gotten knowing wrong?
• Why is theology vital in student discipleship? 
• What do you mean by "discipleship as alignment"
• A few practical ideas for teaching toward the objective of alignment with students.

Resources

• Craig Troxel, With All Your Heart
• Esther Meek, Longing to Know and A Little Manual for Knowing
• YPT Podcast Episode 21: Top Down & Bottom Up Approaches to Ministry (Gareth Crispin & Robin Barfield)

Jason Engle is Pastor of Students and Discipleship at Westwood Baptist Church in Roxboro NC. Jason and his wife has three ranging from 16-9 years old. He’s served in his church for 17 years and recently completed his Doctor of Education from SEBTS. 

He is a regular contributor to the YPT Blog. 

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