Rick Adams posted on December 05, 2011 11:14
Do you know someone who struggles with:
depression • drugs • loss • sexual relationships • violence • faith issues • eating disorders • alcohol • self-worth • cutting • family issues • future decisions • thoughts of suicide • loneliness • prejudice
QUESTION: Who do kids talk to about these issues?
ANSWER: Their Peers
Synodically trained DCE and Trinity member Mr. Gary Janetzke will be leading a small group training series for high school youth called PEER MINISTRY TRAINING. This Peer Ministry training will be offered at Trinity (in the youth room) beginning Sunday, January 8th at from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sessions will be held generally on the second and fourth Sundays of each month.
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WHAT IS PEER MINISTRY?
Peer Ministry is the Good Samaritan Story. Instead of preaching it or teaching it we are applying real skills to it. It's a Christian Ministry, training used with church youth, adult leaders working with youth, campus ministry, camp leadership and church schools.
PEER MINISTRY TRAINING EMPOWERS THROUGH:
- Quality training in caring skills
- Commitment to growth in faith and values
- Christian Service to other people
- A life-long attitude of ministry
Two key qualities describing peer ministers
1. Welcoming
Acceptance
Outreach
Diversity
Inclusivity
2. Awareness
Being sensitive to needs
Listening with care
Guiding healthy decisions
Praying
Referring
PEER MINISTERS SET GOALS TO USE THEIR MINISTRY SKILLS
In the midst of a caring one-on-one relationship
In their family relationships
As a ministry team serving their own congregation, campus, or group
As a ministry team serving their community
As part of a caring lifestyle of ministry
THE TRAINING
- This Peer Ministry training will be offered at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mequon beginning Sunday, January 8th. The sessions will take place in our youth room, with parking available on the west parking lot.
- Sessions will be held, generally, on the second and fourth Sundays of each moth from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
TRAINING MANUAL SESSIONS INCLUDE:
- Becoming a Peer Minister
- Saying Hello
- Welcoming
- I’m Glad You Asked
- Quest to Discover
- Listening to Understand
- Nonverbal Listening
- Decisions and Values
- Choices, Changes and Challenges
- Deciding
- Dealing with Authority Figures
- Sensitive Issues
- Gift Naming
- Wellness
- Sharing Faith
- Purpose and Mission
To register...
Contact Gary Janetzke, DCE
Email: gjanetzke@sbcglobal.net
Cell: 414-839-9458
Learn more about Peer Ministry at: www.peerministry.org