In this wrap-up episode of an introduction to OYM, Christian explores 3 practical ways that we can begin to entrust young people with the witness of the Church. If they're going to feel like the Orthodox Christian faith is theirs, then youth and young adults must be given the language of the faith in order to speak the truth of what the Church confesses. Follow us: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/orthodoxyouthministries Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/orthodoxyouthministries Website: http://www.orthodoxyouthministries.org Join our mailing list and get a free PDF: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/X1WNWdj/5reasonstosayno For more on Effective Christian Ministry: http://www.effectivechristianministry.org #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #christian #youth #youngadults #ministry #oym #orthodoxchristian

This week, Christian takes a turn into the fifth and final need of youth and young adults in faith transmission: to be entrusted with the witness of the Church. But what is the Church's Witness, and what would it look like to be able to faithfully entrust it to young people? Take a look, and find out! Follow us: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/orthodoxyouthministries Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/orthodoxyouthministries Website: http://www.orthodoxyouthministries.org Join our mailing list and get a free PDF: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/X1WNWdj/5reasonstosayno For more on Effective Christian Ministry: http://www.effectivechristianministry.org #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #christian #youth #youngadults #ministry #oym #orthodoxchristian

Last week, Christian explored the three characteristics of empowering young people with a faith that makes a difference. This week, he explores each of the three characteristics with more depth. Follow us: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/orthodoxyouthministries Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/orthodoxyouthministries Website: http://www.orthodoxyouthministries.org Join our mailing list and get a free PDF: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/X1WNWdj/5reasonstosayno For more on Effective Christian Ministry: http://www.effectivechristianministry.org #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #christian #youth #youngadults #ministry #oym #orthodoxchristian

We often talk about people being hostile toward religious faith, but a lot of research increasingly shows that youth and young adults just don't really care at all. Part of the reason for this is wondering whether or not believing in Christ actually matters. This week, Christian explores the fourth need of young people: to be empowered with a faith that makes a difference. Follow us: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/orthodoxyouthministries Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/orthodoxyouthministries Website: http://www.orthodoxyouthministries.org Join our mailing list and get a free PDF: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/X1WNWdj/5reasonstosayno For more on Effective Christian Ministry: http://www.effectivechristianministry.org #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #christian #youth #youngadults #ministry #oym #orthodoxchristian

In order for a community to be a place where youth and young adults, it should have three characteristics: intentionality, integration, and inter-generational relationships. This week, Christian explores some ways to bring each of these communal qualities to the life of your own parish. Follow us: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/orthodoxyouthministries Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/orthodoxyouthministries Website: http://www.orthodoxyouthministries.org Join our mailing list and get a free PDF: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/X1WNWdj/5reasonstosayno For more on Effective Christian Ministry: http://www.effectivechristianministry.org #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #christian

This week, we move onto discussing the third need of young people: the need to belong to the full community of the Church. Rather than being sidelined and siloed in youth groups, young people need to be incorporated into the full Body of Christ. In this episode, Christian explores three characteristics of communities that do just this. Follow us: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/orthodoxyouthministries Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/orthodoxyouthministries Website: http://www.orthodoxyouthministries.org Join our mailing list and get a free PDF: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/X1WNWdj/5reasonstosayno For more on Effective Christian Ministry: http://www.effectivechristianministry.org #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #christian

Last week, Christian discussed 3 basic truths about who we are as people: beloved, fallen, and forgiven. This week, he dives into some ways that we can come to know each of these truths about ourselves through spiritual disciplines and practices. Follow us: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/orthodoxyouthministries Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/orthodoxyouthministries Website: http://www.orthodoxyouthministries.org Join our mailing list and get a free PDF: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/X1WNWdj/5reasonstosayno For more on Effective Christian Ministry: http://www.effectivechristianministry.org #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #christian

Over the last couple weeks, Christian explored the first need in Effective Christian Ministry: the need to know Jesus Christ. This week, he explores the second need, which is the need to know oneself. He takes a look at three basic truths about who you – who we ALL are. Join Christian as he continues the journey through the 5 Needs of Effective Christian Ministry. Follow us: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/orthodoxyouthministries Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/orthodoxyouthministries Website: http://www.orthodoxyouthministries.org Join our mailing list and get a free PDF: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/X1WNWdj/5reasonstosayno For more on Effective Christian Ministry: http://www.effectivechristianministry.org #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #christian

Last week, Christian explored the human need to know Jesus Christ. He did so through exploring Christ as the lover of humankind, Christ as a Living Person, and Christ as Lord. This week, Christian takes a more practical turn and invites us to consider three ways in which we can draw near to the person of Christ in our real and lived experience. Follow us: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/orthodoxyouthministries Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/orthodoxyouthministries Website: http://www.orthodoxyouthministries.org Join our mailing list and get a free PDF: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/X1WNWdj/5reasonstosayno For more on Effective Christian Ministry: http://www.effectivechristianministry.org #liveorthodoxy #orthodox #christian