Administration

• Congregation council
• Youth ministry committee
• Synodical/churchwide youth leadership

Discernment

• Peer ministry
• Youth group leadership
• Social advocacy--church or community

Evangelism

• Invite friends to youth group
• Community visitation
• Advertising or marketing

Encouragement

• Peer ministry
• Small group leader
• Hospital/home/institution visitation

Faith

• Bible study leader
• Sermons (not only on youth Sunday)
• Confirmation mentor
• Morning "faith discussion" group at school

Giving

• Youth volunteer coordinator
• Giving personal testimony
• Youth rep on stewardship committee

Hospitality

• "Buddy" to youth group visitors
• Visitation in homes of youth
• Fellowship hour "youth" host

Intercession

• Youth group prayer partners
• On-line prayer chain for college students
• Lead prayer for confirmation classes

Knowledge

• Youth retreat planner
• Small group Bible study
• Congregation council

Leadership

• VBS coordinator
• Youth group activity planner
• Speaker for special events

Mercy

• Home/hospital/institution visitor
• Youth support group leader
• Peer ministry

Pastoring

• Small group leader
• "Buddy" to a new member youth
• Confirmation mentor

Service

• Operate audio-visual equipment
• Decorate for special events
• Child care
• Help with snacks/crafts or games for VBS

Teaching

• Confirmation small group leader
• VBS/Sunday school teacher
• Computer class for adults

Wisdom

• Peer ministry
• Youth rep on mutual ministry committee
• Youth ministry leadership

Advocacy

• Letter writer
• Social ministry activity planner
• Youth ministry programs on social issues

Artistry

• Posters/bulletin boards
• Worship bulletin covers
• Youth group logo for T-shirts
• VBS crafts

Dance

• Liturgical dance
• Christmas/Easter programs
• Mission festivals or other special events
• Midweek activities at church
• Interpretive storytelling

Drama

• Christmas/Easter/Lent programs
• Interactive sermons
• Confirmation classes
• Youth group discussion starters
• Storyteller

Intergenerational Openness

• Cross-generation event planner
• Help with children's activities
• Attend an adult interest group
• Teach an adult class on something you are interested in
• Community or social ministry activities

Listening

• Peer ministry
• Confirmation mentor
• Youth ministry discussion group facilitator

Music

• Church choir
• Praise band or instrumental ensemble
• Play/lead songs for VBS or Sunday school
• Youth group song leader
• Programs or special events

Skilled Craft

• Special events construction or costume making
• Banner making
• Set design
• Yard work
• Habitat volunteer

Technological Skill

• Youth group Web page
• Congregation chat room
• Data entry
• Technical support for on-line Bible study/devotions

Writing

• Youth newsletter
• Youth column in congregation newsletter
• Public relations/publicity
• Movie/music reviews
• Poetry writing for Christian magazines