This month’s Coaching Video dives into the idea of slowing down in ministry and rethinking how we approach discipleship. We talk about a video called Godspeed: The Pace of Being Known, which paints a great picture of what it looks like to see people and put our value not just on the programming we can create, but on the relationships we build.
We also highlight a book called First-Century Youth Ministry: A Look Back For The Way Forward In Youth Ministry Discipleship by Heather Quiroz. The book is all about taking a step back and considering ancient Jewish practices to guide our modern-day interactions. We live in a crazy, fast-paced world, and the families in our church are stuck on the hamster wheel of life. What would happen if we could model and encourage a different mindset?
The coaching video suggests practical ways to encourage parents to embrace a slower, more intentional lifestyle, like promoting Sabbath rest and minimizing digital distractions. Life is not just about learning how to be efficient and get things done, but it’s about fostering genuine connections and conversations within families. There is no doubt that by learning how to slow down and refocus, we can lead families to a richer, more authentic experience of life and faith.
This is true for us both as children’s ministry leaders and for the families we lead in our church. In this slower pace is where true discipleship happens.
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