Thoughts on JC discipleship

Playing games with them builds:
humility
fun
joy
freedom
community
teamwork
going after a goal
And puts them into practice and it creates an environment

Camps
Activities (bowling, amusement park, rock climbing, ice cream, good news fest etc.)
Asked about JC's and all the hands shot up. 17 kids volunteered to serve 6-10 year olds.
We gave them contracts with expectations, and asked for commitment
We gave them an opportunity and put the bar up higer of what we were asking them.
Did a training day to do team building and get to know you games
They were together in it. Their identity changed from being kids to being responsible junior counselors and leaders. Leaders not kids.
We equipped them and told them what to expect and what was expected.
They followed through with their commitment in a big way. Chearing, crafts, etc
Serving together made our focus out; on the kids and not on ourselves.
They were paired with leaders so it was many people speaking into their lives and working with them, not just us. We were all in it together.
Growth!