This is not their This is not their daddy’s ministry!daddy’s ministry!

How do they feel when How do they feel when you use multimedia?you use multimedia?a.a. they are so impressed!they are so impressed!b.b. They’ll think it’s a great reason They’ll think it’s a great reason

to bring their friendsto bring their friendsc.c. Duh – how do you feel when Duh – how do you feel when

your pastor breathes air??your pastor breathes air??

How do they feel when How do they feel when you use multimedia?you use multimedia?a.a. they are so impressed!they are so impressed!b.b. They’ll think it’s a great reason They’ll think it’s a great reason

to bring their friendsto bring their friendsc.c. Duh – how do you feel when Duh – how do you feel when

your pastor breathes air??your pastor breathes air??

When you can’t figure out When you can’t figure out how to work the DVD player, how to work the DVD player, what are they thinking?what are they thinking?a.a. Wow – those things are really Wow – those things are really

complicated!complicated!b.b. Thank goodness I don’t have to Thank goodness I don’t have to

worry about that….worry about that….c.c. The same thing you thought The same thing you thought

when your mom couldn’t figure when your mom couldn’t figure out how to program the clock on out how to program the clock on the VCR.the VCR.

When you can’t figure out When you can’t figure out how to work the DVD player, how to work the DVD player, what are they thinking?what are they thinking?a.a. Wow – those things are really Wow – those things are really

complicated!complicated!b.b. Thank goodness I don’t have to Thank goodness I don’t have to

worry about that….worry about that….c.c. The same thing you thought The same thing you thought

when your mom couldn’t figure when your mom couldn’t figure out how to program the clock on out how to program the clock on the VCR.the VCR.

What characterizes how What characterizes how middle-school students are middle-school students are treated by their parents?treated by their parents?a.a. cherishedcherishedb.b. abandoned because of divorceabandoned because of divorcec.c. latch-key kids left to fend for latch-key kids left to fend for

themselvesthemselves

What characterizes how What characterizes how middle-school students are middle-school students are treated by their parents?treated by their parents?a.a. cherishedcherishedb.b. abandoned because of divorceabandoned because of divorcec.c. latch-key kids left to fend for latch-key kids left to fend for

themselvesthemselves

What characterizes how What characterizes how middle-school students think middle-school students think about the world?about the world?a.a. They don’t think about anything They don’t think about anything

outside their own circles.outside their own circles.b.b. They’re afraid because of all the They’re afraid because of all the

terrorism they’ve known.terrorism they’ve known.c.c. They embrace it and consider They embrace it and consider

themselves world citizens.themselves world citizens.

What characterizes how What characterizes how middle-school students think middle-school students think about the world?about the world?a.a. They don’t think about anything They don’t think about anything

outside their own circles.outside their own circles.b.b. They’re afraid because of all the They’re afraid because of all the

terrorism they’ve known.terrorism they’ve known.c.c. They embrace it and consider They embrace it and consider

themselves world citizens.themselves world citizens.

What’s their favorite What’s their favorite place to shop?place to shop?a.a. The GapThe Gapb.b. HollisterHollisterc.c. Lord & TaylorLord & Taylor

What’s their favorite What’s their favorite place to shop?place to shop?a.a. The GapThe Gapb.b. HollisterHollisterc.c. Lord & TaylorLord & Taylor

What is their view of the What is their view of the future?future?a.a. OptimisticOptimisticb.b. HopelessHopelessc.c. They’re seeking stabilityThey’re seeking stability

What is their view of the What is their view of the future?future?a.a. OptimisticOptimisticb.b. HopelessHopelessc.c. They’re seeking stabilityThey’re seeking stability

What are their religious What are their religious characteristics?characteristics?a.a. Biblically illiterateBiblically illiterateb.b. Spiritually hungrySpiritually hungryc.c. Highly tolerant and openHighly tolerant and opend.d. All of the aboveAll of the above

What are their religious What are their religious characteristics?characteristics?a.a. Biblically illiterateBiblically illiterateb.b. Spiritually hungrySpiritually hungryc.c. Highly tolerant and openHighly tolerant and opend.d. All of the aboveAll of the above

What are their core What are their core values?values?a.a. diversity, fun & self-reliancediversity, fun & self-relianceb.b. personal gratification, personal gratification,

involvement & workinvolvement & workc.c. civic duty, confidence & civic duty, confidence &

sociabilitysociability

What are their core What are their core values?values?a.a. diversity, fun & self-reliancediversity, fun & self-relianceb.b. personal gratification, personal gratification,

involvement & workinvolvement & workc.c. civic duty, confidence & civic duty, confidence &

sociabilitysociability

Ministry TrendsMinistry Trends

High-tech High-tech andand High-touch High-touch

Optimistic and PositiveInteractive

No Need for Slick Appeals

Challenged by Grand Causes

Concerned GloballyWilling to Invest

Unity in Diversity

Volunteerism

Desire Lifestyle SettingsEngage with Compelling

Stories

Want to be Accepted into Community

Become Part of Their Headset

Go Online

Hang out 24-7

Mentor

Build on Emotion and Adrenaline

Be Honest and Open

Engage Their Senses

Belonging Comes Before Believing

Trek Preview

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… pictures!

Leader’s Guidebook

JumpStart DVD

Trek Check

Compass Points

Bible Studies

But they’re bound back-to-back, so really …

Bible Studies … Really

Compass Points Locator Chart

Compass Points Certificate

Candy Bar Wrappers

Magnet Board

Bible Study Award Magnets (sold separately)

Milestone Award

Record Keeping

Fun Stuff

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