4 DISCIPLINES OF YOUTH LEADERS

4 DISCIPLINES OF YOUTH LEADERS

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

[24] Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

[25] And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible

crown; but we an incorruptible.

[26] I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

[27] But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to

others, I myself should be a castaway.

To be an impactful youth leader you must must subject yourself to certain discipline and control.

Your are not permitted to live the way others are living lest you get the result they are getting.

1. THE DISCIPLINE OF PRAYER

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew

26:41

— Your prayer life is the Barometer of your Spiritual life

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idea books but in the very Throne room of God.

— These youth pastors lead from their knees so the decisions they make are sound, not silly.

— The discipline of prayer these youth leaders live by is rooted in consistent immersion in Scripture and a

passion to live out their faith authentically.

— Like Paul in Philippians 3:10-14 these leaders are not perfect (nor do they claim to be) but they are surging

forward toward the goal of being who God called them to be, all the while finding their strength in Jesus to get

them there.

2. THE DISCIPLINE OF PERSONAL FITNESS

3 John 1:2

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

— People says Health is wealth,but this is not true,Health is not Equal to Wealth,Health is Life.

— A sickly and weakly Youth leader can not be effective.

— You’ve got to know that one of the best discipline of your life is to get fit and healthy.

— You’ve got to learn that it’s not every tasty thing that is good for you.

— You’ve got to learn that refined Sugar is the Number one enemy of your Health and vitality,run away from it

— Unhealthy diet is a time Bomb,you need to stop it now.

— Know that sicknesses is not from God and most of the time is not from the Devil,it came from the kitchen

— You need to know that you don’t need Medication,you need Education.

3. THE DISCIPLINE OF INTENTIONALITY

The prodigal son was intentional about personal restoration,took calculated steps and got great results. Hear

what he said:

Luke 15:17-20

[17] And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to

spare, and I perish with hunger!

[18] I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before

thee,

[19] And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.

[20] And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had

compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

Effective youth leaders are intentional youth leaders.

A) They are intentional about mission. They are not in youth ministry just to exercise a standard program. They

are locked into a church for a specific mission, to make disciples who make disciples.

B) They are intentional about planning. They take heed to Solomon’s wisdom in Proverbs 21:5, Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty."

C) They are intentional about excellence. Effective youth leaders don’t just plan well they execute well. They do

this through hard work and effective delegation.

— They gather around them an excellent team and lift up a standard of high quality from programming to

people.

— What they lack in budget they make up for in sweat,team work,wisdom,connection,creativity, persistence and

prayer.

D) They are intentional about evaluation. These youth leaders don’t just do a series of events, talks and

programming and just keep chugging along. They take time to ask the hard questions like, How well did that go? What were the outcomes? Did it needed to be done at all? And how could we have made it better?

4) DISCIPLINE OF PERSONAL LIFE PROGRESS

Exodus 14:15

And the Lord said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go

forward:

— If you as leader is not moving forward,people around you will be static and backward

— Your own success is one of the biggest gift you can give to your followers

— They will copy you,they will believe it is possible if they see you standing out.

TWO THINGS YOU MUST DO TO  BE A SUCCESS

Psalm 90:12

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom

1) Number your days correctly don’t just celebrate birthdays

2) Put your heart unto wisdom

HOW TO NUMBER YOUR DAYS CORRECTLY

— If you calculate your life in days and hours you will behave better

Let us assume you will live to see your Ninety years.

365 days x 90 years= 32,850 Days

365 days x 90 years x 24= 788,400 Hours

— Understand 15 by 6 Principle of life

— Assume you will live for 90 years.

That is 15 in 6 places

— First 15 years: Age 0 to 15(PARENTAL YEARS)

— Second 15 years: Age 16-30 (PRINCIPAL YEARS)

— Third 15 years: age 31-45 (AMENDMENT OR IMPROVEMENT YEARS)

— Fourth 15 years Age 46-60(CONSOLIDATION YEARS)

— Fifth 15 years Age 61-75(REFLECTION YEARS)

— Sixth 15 years Age 76-90(HARVEST YEARS)

Always play the game of 15 by 6

HOW TO APPLY YOUR HEARTS TO WISDOM

— Learn now

— Have personal vision and Pursue them

— Live a focused life no distractions

— live a life that is focused on heaven and rapture daily