Love "our" youth

As life and ministry continues to progress and develop, we tend to forget about the people we were supposed to minister to first. Here's a reminder for our leaders to love internally:

Romans 12:9  Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love our CBC youth by being honest with them. Open your lives to them. Correct and rebuke sin and encourage and work at growth. 

1 Corinthians 2:2  For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. Continue to teach (with words and actions) that the Gospel is real and life-changing to our CBC Youth

2 Corinthians 5:18  All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; Equip our CBC youth to be ministers of reconciliation to their friends and family, neighbors and strangers. 

Galatians 6:10  So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Think & expect the best of our CBC youth. Let this be the first reaction to who they are not pessimism or worst-case scenarios

Ephesians 4:12  to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, Equip our CBC Youth to grow into maturity...not just the ones you like, but all of them.

Philippians 3:14  I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Put to death the elevated of self (pride & loathing) and move forward with humility and purpose...so that our CBC youth might receive your attention

Colossians 3:23  Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, Teach our CBC youth to work hard in whatever they do. Help them spend their time wisely...with eternity in mind. Do likewise.

1 Thessalonians 5:17  pray without ceasing, Pray for our CBC youth - for their growth, for opportunities for them to be sanctified, and for the Spirit to move in them. 

2 Thessalonians 3:10  For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. Teach our CBC youth the value and necessity of responsibility...not with harsh words, but words filled with hope and grace.

1 Timothy 3:1  The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Encourage some of our CBC youth to pursue the office of elder/pastor

2 Timothy 4:2  preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. Remember your responsibility to "preach the word" to our CBC youth. 

Titus 2:1  But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Continue to study and learn from Scripture and other wise men/women who also teach sound doctrine so you may teach our CBC youth the same. 

Philemon 1:18  If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. Take the burden, responsibility, and even damage from our CBC youth and sacrifice self for their growth. Whatever you can do for their growth, do so. 

Leaders, this is your commitment, duty, service, and ultimately - joy. 

Minister well to our CBC youth as a priority. 

Minister to all of our CBC youth.

Let the Gospel be your foundation.

Let Christ's love be your anchor.

Let the Spirit's power be your fuel. 

Let glorification be your hope.