Teens are notorious for cliques. Accepting one group, while keeping another group out. The problem can seep into our youth groups as well. How to we prevent it, or heal it?

1. Review the “one another” commands:

“accept one another” (Romans 15:7)
“be devoted to one another” (Romans 12:10)
“serve one another” (Galatians 5:13)
“encourage one another” (Hebrews 3:13)
“admonish one another” (Romans 15:14)
“bear with one another” (Col. 3:12-13)

2. Examine the Group.

Based on those commands, let the group decide how well they are doing.

3. Expect a change.

If your group decides they are not doing too well in this area, then create some expectations. Simply saying, "Let's work on this" won't work. Lay out some actions to take - like making calls outside their circle of friends.

Your Partners in Ministry,

Paul & Al

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Lesson of the Week:

Godly Goals for the New Year - Luke 2:52

Lesson 4: Growing in Favor with Man

Belong to a Family (Jan 21, 2007 at 4:24 PM) - When have you experienced “crowded loneliness”? A time when you were surrounded by people, but felt friendless. What was it like?

Know Your Purpose (Jan 19, 2007 at 7:37 AM) - One of the first areas of ministry that needs to be covered is to discover your purpose in ministering to teens. It may be good to start discovering your purpose by writing down a few of your basic beliefs.

Re-evaluate Yourself and Your Ministry (Jan 18, 2007 at 7:45 PM) - The longer you stay in youth ministry the more you need to re-evaluate yourself and your ministry.

Gridiron Gang, The (Jan 17, 2007 at 4:56 AM) - Main Point: Forgiveness frees us to move on. Attention Grabber: Movie – The Gridiron Gang Clip Every once in a while a film is released that reminds youth workers that we can make a difference:

Adore Him (Jan 21, 2007 at 4:22 PM) - Every organization must clarify the WIN! What does this mean? Why is it so important? What does a “win” look like in your school?

The Graying of the American Youth Worker (Jan 18, 2007 at 7:50 PM) - Reward: Lost dog. Three legs, blind in left eye, right ear missing, tail broken, recently neutered. Answers to the name of Lucky. Newspaper classified ad. Ever felt like “Lucky”?

Purity in Romance (Jan 17, 2007 at 6:41 AM) - I know you’ve probably heard all the ways to stay pure with your body, but have you ever learned how to stay pure in heart and mind?
 

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