Crosswalk

Equipping

P*E*E*R A*R*M*Y - Week 2

"...prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up..." Ephesians 4:12

Once a teen has a personal faith in Christ we begin to equip them. We give them the training, tools, and resources needed for direction and confidence in Christ. We equip them with...

1. Discipleship Studies.

A disciple is a follower/student. We have to help the teens learn from Christ, listen to Christ and follow him.

2. Spiritual Gift Development.

Scripture says that every believer has received a gift for the benefit of all (1 Cor. 12:7). Take your teens through a study of 1 Corinthians 12-14 and Romans 12. There are other passages of course, but these center on spiritual gifts.

3. Training Tools.

Each teen needs their own Bible (which they should study daily). If they don't have one let the church give them one. In addition, make a reading list for your group that includes books like The Case for Christ, Purpose Driven Life, and The Celebration of Discipline.