QUESTION:
I wonder if you have an input for us regarding a ministry we have called Pizza and Discussion.
Another area pastor and I have had a weekly ministry with our senior high school students that looks like this: We order pizza from the local pizza shop and bring the pizzas over to the high school music room or gym, where we invite our students to join us for 30 minutes. We eat together and then use about 15 minutes for discussion of faith-related topics. Last year we had about 20-22 students participating. It was fairly easy to have a "large group" discussion or break into smaller groups for questions.
This year the group has mushroomed to 40 students every week (out of a high school of 120!). Obviously it is much more challenging to gain and keep the attention of 40 students rather than 20. Because they are on a lunch break and away from class, so there's plenty of talking as they interact with their friends (understandable). It's not easy to focus on a discussion topic or keep their interest.
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ANSWER:
Deborah,
If you've got thick crust double pepperoni's with extra cheese ... I'M THERE! When's the next one?
First, I love the format of your pizza and discussion. I'm always thrilled when someone actually goes on campus. When it comes to "outreach" or "reaching the unchurched," the local school is a great place to start.
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