READ THE ROOM
After the service, a 6th-grade girl keeps staring at the person taking Pictures and asks questions about it.
What is the correct Next Step?
Serving
(Spot the interest of the Students)
Student says: “I’m only 12. I want to wait until I’m older.”
How would you change their mind?
Jesus loves young hearts willing to Serve — some of the greatest faith in the Bible came from young people.
A student says they’re bored on Sundays and don't want to come.
What would be the best place to encourage them?
Serving or Small groups will change your life!
A girl mentions she wants to “do something for God.”
What would be the wrong response?
"Cool" or "There are already people doing that"
A 7th grader who normally runs out after service sits quietly in the back row and waits until almost everyone leaves.
What is the correct Next Step?
Prayer & Discipleship
(They need community)
My parents aren’t Christians. They would get mad if I got baptized.
How would you handle this?
You don’t have to get baptized today. Let’s talk to your parents together and go at the right pace.
A student tells you they feel lonely.
What would be a good next step?
Sunday School or Small Groups
A student says they’re done coming on Sundays.
What would be the wrong response?
"Okay cool" or "Smile and Wave"
A usually disengaged 8th-grade boy starts asking deep questions like “What if I mess up after I become a Christian?"
What is the correct Next Step?
Sunday School
(Because they are asking deeper questions)
Blakely says, "Someone else is already doing that."
What would you do to get her to serve?
God has a place for YOU!
A student has been attending for months but stays on the edge of the group.
What would be a good thing to tell them?
Events would be great for you!
During Altar Call, someone comes up to you for Prayer about feeling lonely.
What is the wrong thing to do?
Walk Away