Bible study, teen group, Sunday School...if you CURRENTLY teach a teenage Church class do your teens for the most part, give your that blank stare of uninterest or do they all just jump for joy and are overly excited about studying Gods word? What are your experiences in this area?
2007-08-21 15:42:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
im not a teacher, but from my experience, teenagers have a hard time finding Sunday School interesting. The way society is now a days, everyone is always thinking about them selfs all the time, they want to be entertained all the time, if it's remotely boring they'll just blank out and not care. I see it at my church, teenagers "not into it", but i understand them, lots of the times what gets you to seek God is the hard times in life, and in that age you don't have much life experience.
2007-08-21 15:53:24 · answer #1 · answered by smarty pants 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both........ In my class there are some teens that are just totaly not interested and seem like they could care less, maybe they are embarressed or think they are too cool to worship. Then there are those that are completely sold out for Jesus. they help, they sing and dance, pray, or whatever is asked, and they do it with a cheerful heart. Either way we know that the word tells us to train up a child in the ways of the Lord and they will never depart. If they are in class then be sure they are recieving. His word does not come back void!
2007-08-21 22:51:59 · answer #2 · answered by jojo9 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the kid. I've experienced both. Keep teaching them God's word, showing them that it is just as revelevant today as it was 1000s of years ago.
We have found that kids get more excited about the Bible and growing spiritually when they are serving. Take them on a mission trip or have them help in the community or with children or the elderly at church! email me if you want ideas.
2007-08-21 22:50:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did it many years ago, that is Sunday school. It was kind of apathetic. But I have recently done a Bible study for late teens, early 20's. A small group that are Very hungry for the word. It is Christian apologetics. We study an hour, and then have a half hour for open discussion. It is very good.
2007-08-21 22:48:42 · answer #4 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a youth group leader at my church and when we first started, yea everyone was kinda depressed and all but the more you bring God into everyday life conversation, the more interested they are to learn his role in hour life....
see the key is relating with them...i am only 18 years but i picture God to be more than just words in a history book for me, for this reason i wanna share the joy i have found with everyone i see and needs it
2007-08-21 22:51:56 · answer #5 · answered by mdsqr_d 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i teach up to a 100 teens sometimes.
generally, my youths are pretty excited about God.
our youth group is very particular about being "half-baked" christians.
our culture and atmosphere are such that, if you are half-baked or indifferent, or have the blank stare, you would really be the minority in our group.
my youth group is near 700 big.
2007-08-22 01:55:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing is... Are they studying a book, or are they developing a vibrant relationship with their creatorgetting to know the vibrant, alive character of God?
My group can't get enough of church. We've trouble getting them home on time because they just don't wanna leave.
Add me to msn if you want. oompaloompa_88@hotmail.com... Yes, very professional email address I know.
2007-08-21 22:49:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, I'm a teenager in my Youth Group at church, if that counts.
It's split... some can't wait to go home, and some love to be there.
2007-08-21 22:48:03 · answer #8 · answered by Petina 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ask Jesus to bless the study. You can't "entertain" the group (as so many "churches" and "pastors" do) and expect them to grow in the Lord. They need the Word of God taught to them. Ask the Lord to bless the study with His Spirit.
2007-08-21 22:47:12 · answer #9 · answered by CJ 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
thats pretty much what its like in the sunday school classes i attend (blank stare)
2007-08-21 22:45:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋