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Youth Discipleship

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ONE ACCORD YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM

Ages 10–18 Meeting Twice Per Month (2 Gatherings Total)

Format Each Month

·       1 Virtual Meetings (Thursdays via Zoom, recorded)

·       1 In-Person Gatherings (Friday or Saturday with food & fellowship)


Guiders (Adult Conversation Facilitators) David Collins Catherine Ortiz Kyle Simmons Caleb Simmons Nii

Organizers Elder Maureen Symirah Youth Pastor Maria

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

OVERALL THEME (First 3–4 Months)

Starting from the Beginning: Foundations of Faith

Primary Text: Genesis 1–12Reading pace: 1–2 chapters per session

MONTHLY STRUCTURE

Week 1 – Thursday (Virtual)

Theme: Starting From the BeginningReading: Genesis 1–2Focus: Creation, identity, purpose

Key ScripturesGenesis 1:26–27Psalm 139:14

Flow (60–75 minutes)

1.     Opening prayer (Youth Host)

2.     Reading together (round robin style)

3.     Guiders ask open-ended questions

o   What stood out to you?

o   What does this teach about God?

o   What does this teach about us?

4.     Life Application discussion

5.     Close in prayer

Guiders guide. They do not preach.

Week 2 – Friday/Saturday (In Person + Food)

Theme: Obedience and SinReading: Genesis 3Topics:Obedience and sinChoices and temptationRepentance

Key ScripturesGenesis 3James 1:14–151 John 1:9

Add Role Play ScenariosPeer pressureMaking a wrong choiceAsking for forgiveness

End with group prayer circles.

Week 3 – Thursday (Virtual)

Theme: Representing GodReading: Genesis 4–6

Topics:Handling peer pressureLiving out your faithHow to talk about God without being weirdHow to encourage friends

Key ScripturesMatthew 5:14–161 Corinthians 9:22Proverbs 27:17

Discussion:What does it look like to represent God in school?

Week 4 – Friday/Saturday (In Person + Food)

Theme: Discipleship & CompassionReading: Genesis 9–12

Topics:How to console a friendPatience and forgivenessHow to correctly confront a friendTeaching your friends about God

Key ScripturesGalatians 6:1–2Ephesians 4:32Matthew 28:19–20

Add:Small group breakoutsGuiders rotate among groups

SUMMER & FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES

Bible Museum Trip (Washington DC)Roller Skating NightDave & Busters FellowshipYouth PotlucksWatch Nights (The Chosen, Bible-based films)

These build community so Bible study isn’t isolated from relationship.

FUNDING IDEAS

Car washesBake salesCharity eventsYouth Sunday offerings

SIMPLE MONTHLY TEMPLATE (Repeatable)

Virtual Week 1 – Foundation & ReadingIn Person Week 2 – Deep Discussion + Role PlayVirtual Week 3 – ApplicationIn Person Week 4 – Community + Practical Discipleship

CORE VALUES

1.     Everyone has a chance to speak.

2.     Adults guide but do not dominate.

3.     Scripture first.

4.     Application every time.

5.     Fellowship builds trust.

 

 
 
 

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