3 Ways to Finish Strong

Student Ministry is great because the seasons of ministry are clearly laid out for you...Fall Semester, Spring Semester, and Summer. We encourage our volunteers towards the end of each season to "finish strong" in the work the Lord has given for that moment. Here are some tips and resources we periodically use to encourage our volunteers.

1. Evaluate Your Semester
Look back and assess what you have accomplished as a group and as a leader. Be encouraged where you should be encouraged and be challenged where you need to be challenged. Click HERE for a great Group Evaluation resource.

2. Celebrate Your Year
Commemorate the highlights and reward the faithful students who were consistent to the end. Take the group for a special outing, host a sleepover, plan a cookout, get everyone a little gift...Just do something special that communicates the value of the last few months spent together studying God's word, talking about real life, and enjoying each others company.

3. Plan For Next Year
Based on your evaluation, think about what you can do to take your Small Group to the next level in the next semester. Prepare your group now to re-engage when you get back together. Review and sign a Small Group Covenant that will stand as a form of accountability for the next year. Maybe even have students write a letter to themselves with some encouragement about being faithful to their pursuit of spiritual growth.



Speak Out Reader:
What are the things you do to finish each season on a high note?