2. 1960’s Avg. Dinner Time: 90 min.

3. Modern Avg. Dinner Time: 12 min.

5. Kids want to be known

6. The Gospel of Matthew

9. to the very end of the age.
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely
I am with you always,
to the very end of the age.
Matthew 28:18-20

10. to the very end of the age.
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely
I am with you always,
to the very end of the age.
Matthew 28:18-20

11. The Presence of God

12. 7

13. The Lord’s Supper, Eucharist
1st Discipline:
Communion
The Lord’s Supper, Eucharist

14. Proclaiming the Gospel
2nd Discipline:
Proclaiming the Gospel

15. Reconciliation (peacemaking)
3rd Discipline:
Reconciliation (peacemaking)

16. 3rd Discipline:
Being with Children

17. Eli teaches Samuel

18. Matthew 18:1-9
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19. Matthew 18:1-9

20. David Fitch, Faithful Presence
“Being with children is not a spiritual gift. Instead the church brings all it‘s gifts to the space of ministry with children.
And all who can lower themselves to be present with a child will experience Jesus and His Kingdom like nowhere else.”
David Fitch, Faithful Presence

21. David Fitch, Faithful Presence
“perhaps they can learn a new relationship with their children, not based on control, but in being with Jesus with them.“
David Fitch, Faithful Presence

22. NOW WHAT?

23. 3 Tables of Discipleship/Evangelism
Jesus’ Table Be reminded of who He is and what He has done. Where do you need to repent?
Your Table Be an Ambassador
Their Table Where is the Kingdom absent?
BLUEPRINT:
3 Tables of Discipleship/Evangelism

24. Contemplative Youth Ministry:
READ:
Contemplative Youth Ministry:
practicing the presence of Jesus
Hold on to Your Kids:
Why Parents Need to Matter More than Peers

25. 3 Tables of Discipleship/Evangelism
Jesus’ Table Be reminded of who He is and what He has done. Where do you need to repent?
Your Table Be an Ambassador
Their Table Where is the Kingdom absent?
BLUEPRINT:
3 Tables of Discipleship/Evangelism