How large events can impact your youth group
I love large youth events and the impact they can have on students. My own life was radically change as a teenager at an Acquire the Fire, even when I was already trying my best to live for God. I remember sitting on the floor not far from stage and for the first time hearing the clear voice of God. It was a pivitol moment in my life that prepared me to make several very hard decisions to trust in the Lord. If I hadn’t made those choices, my life would be completely different today.
Since then I have seen the monumental impact these events have had on students at all points in their faith journey. I’ve seen athiests touched by the power of God and turned into on-fire believers, and luke-warm teens rocked by the reality of Christ that make a commitment to dive deeper into their faith.
But with any large events, people always ask, “Is the change long-term? Does it really last?” The answer is simple. If youth pastors and adult leaders give teens loving and personal support to follow-through on what happened, Acquire the Fire and other events like it can be a huge catalyst for lasting change and growth in any youth group. If a church throws money at an event, expecting it to do the work of discipleship, it will quickly fail.
I just got back from the ATF in Houston and several long-time fans there told me that it was one of their best events yet. I’m a huge fan of what Acquire the Fire and Ron Luce are doing for youth ministry and this generation. If you haven’t yet, check it out and bring your students to the event closest to you: www.acquirethefire.com
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