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Biblical Reflections for Leaders

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Paul Jarzembowski provides ideas for biblical reflection for young adult ministry leaders:

These scriptures talk about how Jesus evangelized the young, disaffected, overwhelmed, and under-appreciated people of his era. Reflect on these scriptures individually or together as a Young Adult Ministry leadership team.

  •   Matthew 11:28: Jesusʼ invitation to the over-stressed and over-worked – “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
  •   Matthew 4:18-22, Luke 7:18-23, or John 1:35-51: Jesusʼ call of the young adults working on the shores of Galilee and followers of John the Baptist – and building his social network …

You’ll find more biblical passages for reflection in the Essentials section of Young Adult Ministry in a Box.

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