How lions hunt?

Bobby Welch spoke at our church and shared how lions hunt.  Have you noticed on nature shows how it’s the stray or straggler that is the one that gets attacked by the lion.  Those animals that are off by themselves and away from the herd are the easy targets for the lion.  The Bible compares Satan as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.  Collegiates that isolate themselves are like the stray or straggler.  They don’t realize the vulnerable position they put themselves in.  Collegiates that decide they need a break from church or don’t want to be a part of a Christian community welcome attacks from Satan.  They are completely unprotected from the spiritual attacks of Satan and his demons.

How can we effectively warn collegiates?

The Forgotten People Group

Collegiates are the forgotten people group within the local church. Ministries to toddlers, preschoolers, children, middle schoolers and high schoolers are found in the majority of churches. But have you noticed how the level of investment and intentionality drops as you move from one phase of life to the next? There exists a ministry void to collegiates in the local church. Then the church picks back up with ministries to adults. Collegiates are left to wander in the desert of a secular culture to be molded by every other influence during the most crucial time of their life. Dr. Tim Kimmel writes that “90% of evangelical children leave the church after high school – and many never return.”

Any thoughts?

Great Commission

There is no greater institution on planet earth than the church. Jesus loves her and died for her. The church is the back-bone for fulfilling the great commission. Jesus commissioned his followers to do three things.

Make disciples
Baptize them
Teach them

Is the local church intentionally making disciples of all collegiates?
How effectively?

Kevin Torres