SCHOOL MINISTRY
School ministry can be a lot
of fun and will give you the
opportunity to build some
great relationships with the
students. If you’re in
the classroom, work to
incorporate an educational
element into your experience
(e.g., teaching some
world geography while
communicating how big
our God is). Taking the time
to invest in the students’
educational development
while communicating the love
of Christ can be incredibly
impactful. If you’re leading
an assembly, you may have
the opportunity to perform
Bible skits, give testimonies,
and sing songs. Be yourself
and have fun throughout the
process. The most important
part of school ministry is the
connection you build with
the students.
USEFUL TIPS
• Prepare fun songs with
hand motions to engage
the kids.
• Practice a few skits to
draw attention to the Bible
passage you are sharing.
• Organize games that can
be played sitting down so
they don’t get too chaotic.
• Be relaxed, and make
it fun!
MERCY MINISTRY
Mercy ministry is a
broad category and may
include homeless shelters,
nursing homes, children’s
programs, hospital visits,
and orphanages. Your PPM
leader will prepare you for
the ministry in which you are
serving and help you engage
with the local people in the
best way possible. It’s a good
idea to come prepared with
a few songs for your group
to sing. If applicable, bring
age- and skill-appropriate
crafts with you to help break
the ice and create a focus for
the group. Then be ready to
simply sit down and have a
conversation with the people
you meet!
USEFUL TIPS
• Spend time in prayer
before you serve.
• Practice sitting with
someone you don’t know
well and getting to
know them.
• Pay close attention to the
needs of those you are
serving. While you are
meeting physical needs,
you may find that there
are spiritual needs as well.
SERVICE PROJECTS
Service projects are a great
opportunity to work alongside
members of the community,
building relationships and
“building up” the church.
This ministry isn’t as
straightforward as grabbing a
hammer and getting to work.
Its purpose is to show that
you care in a tangible way
while utilizing the idea that
“many hands make light
work.” Don’t limit your
focus to just getting the
task done. Look for ways to
work alongside church or
community members. Get to
know the people with whom
you are working. Use break
times as an opportunity to
generate conversation.
USEFUL TIPS
• Pack a pair of work gloves
and a good pair of work
shoes (avoid sandals).
• Coordinate with your PPM
leader to find out what
tools to bring.
• Assess the skill sets
of your group and
communicate them to your
PPM leader.
• Read up on techniques for
specific projects on which
you know that your team
will be working.
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