1. andyberry
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   I am the 6th grade pastor at Forest Hill Church in Charlotte, NC. Currently, we have an average attendance of around 60. We have a very thriving Family Ministry, including the Big Deal guys. You may have seen them at Orange or on video. We have also just made the change to 7-12 grade for our student ministry.

   Our current model for 6th grade looks very similar to that of many student ministries. 2-3 songs at the beginning of the hour, then a 15 minute message, followed by 30 minutes of small groups. Wam, bam, all in one hour.

   I am curious to see if any of you out there in Orange Land are running a stand alone 6th grade ministry. If so, what does it look like?

   Posted 8 months ago #

2. dianerunge
   Member

   Formats should always be large group/small group. What matters is making the presentation relevant with the priority of building relationships in small groups. Somebody from NPCC could share...they had something called Sixth Sense that was totally designed to transition kids from elementary to student ministry. They dealt with very specific issues they faced going from being a kid to teenager.

   I just heard an idea that could be played with...use texting! It might need a high degree of trust, but I think it could be engaging! Let them text questions to small group leaders during large group as they think of them. The questions drive the discussion during small group.

   Choose some of the XP3 series that are most applicable....The Good Fight (relationship with parents), Rhythm...

   Posted 6 months ago #

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