Fellowship events are the fun, active large group gatherings within our youth ministry. Most youth ministries are based on these types of events. They draw a fair amount of kids out and engage youth in a style and language they appreciate. Things like Chaos and Control, Spy Games, movie and pizza nights, Guess Who? and other events are examples.
For us, it's not just something we do. There is purpose and reason behind these activities. For some people, it may not seem like an event is profitable on a spiritual level. Yet, the event is only the shell or framework for something that will hopefully happen on a deeper level later on.
While it's true that most Fellowship Events don't draw youth into a deeper experience of God, they do provide ripe opportunities for pastoral connection. And this is one of our key points of vision. Leaders are encourged through the means of the event to connect with youth, grab an opportunity to talk or check-in. Given the nature of an event, youth are more open and willing to share a few thoughts about what is happening in their lives. The event itself might not be the place for in-depth mentoring but does serve as a springboard for it to occur at some other time.
Fellowship Events
