At the youth ministry course tonight again, looking at the ministry strategy of Jesus. Some points that were brought up, and spoke to me I guess was this:
· Jesus inspired, not merely instructed. He lived a life that drew people to Him, a life that they wanted to have and follow.
· He was all about relationships, meeting people where they were, getting to know them, and challenging them.
· The Christian life is not merely rules and regulations, but rather building a relationship with God that has an utter dependence and obedience to Him.
· To be effective in what you do, you have to be reliant and dependant on God, following and indeed seeking His guidance in everything you do, so that it’s not merely your words and strength, but that given to you from, and inspired by Him.
· Its about inspiring them, not merely instructing, and to do this you have to have a passion for Christ that is infectious to all around.