For those of you serving in youth ministry in some capacity, how do you determine whether or not your students are growing spiritually? Dr. Wesley Black at Lifeway.com suggests the following marks of a mature Christian student: A Mature Christian Student…
- Seeks spiritual growth - Alone and with others pursues questions, guidance, and commitment through conversation, study of faith, reading the Bible, prayer, small groups, retreats.
- Possesses a vital faith - Keenly aware of God present and active in one’s own life, the lives of others, and the life of the world.
- Practices faith - Actively practices faith in Jesus Christ privately and publicly through regular attendance at worship, participation in ministry, and leadership in a congregation.
- Makes the Christian faith a way of life - Recognizes God’s call and integrates one’s beliefs into the conversation, decisions, and actions of daily life.
- Lives a life of service - Involved in activities caring for others and addressing injustice and immorality.
- Reaches out to others - Reaches out to others who are different or in need through prayer, hospitality, conversation, and support.
- Exercises moral responsibility - Lives with integrity using faith in making considered moral decisions.
- Speaks publicly about faith - Speaks openly about Jesus Christ and God’s participation in one’s own life and the life of the world.
- Possesses a positive spirit - Reflects loving and hopeful attitudes toward others and life.
HT: Lifeway
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