Young people want to have relationships where they feel respected.
When they're given space to explore their natural feelings, respect is granted.
A great way to mentor young people is to listen more than we speak.
Plenty of youth programs provide activities to keep young people busy. The Relationship Mentors at YWAP's Teen Action Night go the extra mile to give teens space to explore their deepest thoughts and life questions.
Once a month we separate the guys and girls into their own space. Here's a quote from one of the mentors about what went on with the girls on Space Thursday: "So Evelyn teaches the young girls at youth, every last Thursday of the month. Every last Thursday, I'm blown away. Tonight was no different. She just has a way of capturing you. She teaches these girls who come off the street high, from broken homes, abused ect....and every eye is peeled and every ear is at attention. There's just something about the way her words touch you. She's been my mom for 36 years and I've probably heard her speak to the youth, a million times. I'm still in awe. God blessed us with a good one."
The guys had their own version of Space Thursday. At YWAP, we like to use what we call "Power Moment Mentoring." That simply means that your relationship is built in the moment of the current experience. The guys volunteered to serve and fill a space created by the illness of the Church Custodian. Each week the chairs are removed to make space for a volleyball net. At the end of the night, everything is put back in its proper space for Sunday Service. Usually the Custodian takes care of those duties. With his illness, a space was created for guys to step up and become servants.
We're fortunate to have such great mentors led by Buffalo YWAP Director Becky Rogowski. Evelyn Guach does a phenomenal job with the girls on Space Thursday. They work with a team of dedicated mentors from the Bread of Life. Tomorrow's world will be a better space because they've created a safe space for teens today.
When they're given space to explore their natural feelings, respect is granted.
A great way to mentor young people is to listen more than we speak.
Plenty of youth programs provide activities to keep young people busy. The Relationship Mentors at YWAP's Teen Action Night go the extra mile to give teens space to explore their deepest thoughts and life questions.
Once a month we separate the guys and girls into their own space. Here's a quote from one of the mentors about what went on with the girls on Space Thursday: "So Evelyn teaches the young girls at youth, every last Thursday of the month. Every last Thursday, I'm blown away. Tonight was no different. She just has a way of capturing you. She teaches these girls who come off the street high, from broken homes, abused ect....and every eye is peeled and every ear is at attention. There's just something about the way her words touch you. She's been my mom for 36 years and I've probably heard her speak to the youth, a million times. I'm still in awe. God blessed us with a good one."
The guys had their own version of Space Thursday. At YWAP, we like to use what we call "Power Moment Mentoring." That simply means that your relationship is built in the moment of the current experience. The guys volunteered to serve and fill a space created by the illness of the Church Custodian. Each week the chairs are removed to make space for a volleyball net. At the end of the night, everything is put back in its proper space for Sunday Service. Usually the Custodian takes care of those duties. With his illness, a space was created for guys to step up and become servants.
We're fortunate to have such great mentors led by Buffalo YWAP Director Becky Rogowski. Evelyn Guach does a phenomenal job with the girls on Space Thursday. They work with a team of dedicated mentors from the Bread of Life. Tomorrow's world will be a better space because they've created a safe space for teens today.
YWAP empowers people to become collaborators in a community effort to create a better world for children and their families. Investing in youth is a preemptive strike against sexual abuse, drug addiction and human trafficking. At Teen Action Night young people 12-18 yrs. old gather for fun, friendship, food and a leadership lesson from the Word of God. Sometimes we play volleyball, basketball or hang out in the craft room. It happens on Thursday nights from 6-8 Pm at The Bread of Life 1638 South Park Ave. Buffalo, NY. Our new program is called “Strong Men Great Dads.” A fatherless generation is lacking the knowledge of a Father’s Love. Our goal is to help guys become Christ-centered men who respect women and accept the responsibilities of becoming a dad. The YWAP Directors serve in Pastoral Leadership by ministering to Youth Ministry Teams and Prayer Teams. We teach Biblically based best practices from a 25 year background in ministry. We appreciate your prayers and support. For more information about YWAP programs, to volunteer or become a guest speaker, please call us at: 716-830-8240 or email, [email protected].
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