Do They Run When They See You Coming

Acknowledgements

Foreword By Chap Clark

Chapter 1: Youth Ministry In One Word

Chapter 2: I Thought I Already Had Compassion

Looking At “the Unchurched” Through Diff Erent Eyes

Chapter 3: In The Minds Of Unchurched Students

Why They Think What They Think

Chapter 4: A Rude Awakening

How I Fi Nally Realized That “sharing My Faith” Starts With MY Faith

Chapter 5: Do They Run When They See You Coming?

How To NEVER Reach Students

Chapter 6: Reaching…Not Repelling

Developing A Relational Approach

Chapter 7: Finding Frames

Communicating In A Language They Understand

Chapter 8: Building Bridges

Moving Beyond Everyday Conversations To Sharing The Gospel

Chapter 9: Door-Opening Questions

Nothing Sparks Interest Better Than Well-placed Questions

Chapter 10: Focus On Christ (It’s More Than A Tract)

Sharing Jesus’ Story Simply, Clearly, And Memorably

Chapter 11: The Key To Follow-Up

Getting Them Plugged In

Chapter 12: Outreach In Action: What It Looks Like

Additional Info
Reaching Out to Unchurched TeenagersFive facts about the unchurched:1. They believe all religions have value.2. They are spiritual, not religious.3. They don’t know what Christianity really is.4. They don’t know what they believe.5. They are looking for something that works.If you want to make an impact on this generation, these are five basic rules you must understand. Author Jonathan McKee writes that by taking the time to learn students’ unique situations you show you care about them as people, not as mission projects.Informative and full of real-life examples, Do They Run When They See You Coming? provides vital information you need to better understand students outside your youth group. Yet this book isn’t a sociological or marketing survey; the tangible guidelines and methods inside help you get into the mind of unchurched students–so you can get to know their hearts. Because, as every youth worker knows, real ministry is always about getting to the heart.