Imagine if teen girls in all of our churches truly gained an understanding of what it means to be “obediently involved in the mission of God.” To be intentional in every aspect of their lives to advance the kingdom of God. WMU provides resources to help guide teen girls to a greater understanding of God’s work in the world and how they can join Him in His work. We are here to support you whether you lead a missions discipleship group or simply want ideas to engage girls to be a gospel light in the world.
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MISSIONS DISCIPLESHIP for teen girlsMissions discipleship for teenage girls (grades 7-12) guides them to look beyond themselves and become actively involved in missions and ministry. What happens in missions discipleship doesn’t just stay within the walls of the church; girls are challenged to live their lives openly for Christ in a very authentic and influential way. They grow to see that God can use them every day in countless ways to change their world.
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MISSIONS DISCIPLESHIP EMPHASES
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Teen Girls will learn how to demonstrate the missions concepts of learning, praying, giving and doing missions. Girls Missions Groups cultivate an atmosphere of acceptance for girls and offers opportunities for parents to serve. This level of missions discipleship will help create an awareness of their role in the Great Commission and prompt a spirit of Gospel urgency.
Learn
Learning about missions involves teen girls in experiences that increase their awareness, knowledge of missions, and develops their skills/abilities to serve. Learning experiences help teen girls develop understanding, appreciations, attitudes, and skills for doing, telling, supporting, and praying for missions. Outcome: Teen Girls are led to explore with growing understanding the nature, implications, and evidences of God's missionary purpose and to respond to that purpose in personal commitment and obedience. They will begin to recognize their place in the Kingdom of God and how they can impact their community for the Gospel in their context. Pray
Pray for missions helps teen girls understand that apart of our prayer life includes intercessory prayer for the advancement of the gospel. This type of praying is communication with God on behalf of missions work; the people involved in doing it; and the people who need to know and accept God's redeeming love. Outcome: Teen girls will be able to learn how dig deeper into the Word helping them to apply Gospel truth to their everyday lives no matter their circumstances; they will learn to pray using scripture and learn ways to intercede on the behalf of others. Give (Support)
To Give to/Support missions means to promote an interest in the cause of missions and those involved in missions in order to fulfill the mission of God. Teen girls support missions through emphasizing the need for individuals to become involved in mission service and nurturing those who God calls to mission service. Through this characteristic, girls show concern for others by supporting missionaries, missions partners, and missions work through their giving and encouragement. Outcome: Teen girls will support missions in practical ways through their church. They will understand that supporting missionaries and missions causes involve both time and financial resources. They will also understand that importance of "cooperative" giving as encouraged by our denomination. Engage (Do & Tell)
Teen girls will learn that Engage in Missions is a combined approach to both "doing & telling". Doing redemptive, loving service for people of special need or circumstance in the name and spirit of Christ and sharing the gospel with them. Doing missions is also a response to social and moral issues. Telling about Jesus challenges girls to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with another person and giving that person an opportunity to confess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Outcome: Girls will have practical opportunities to put their faith to action through missions projects and evangelism opportunities. They will begin to see mission trips as ways they can live on mission in their own community and they will learn to develop their awareness to make the Great Commission priority. |
Mission Trips
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KENTUCKY CHANGERS
Kentucky Changers offers more than just a weeklong mission trip; we want to provide tools and training that equip your students for a lifetime of missional living. Participants engage in construction projects, times of worship and reflection designed to help them encounter and respond to God. There are multiple weeks to serve during the summer. Learn more...
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ACTEENS ACTIVATORS
Activators is a week-long mission trip where girls serve alongside missionaries to help enhance and further the work on the field. Activators do, basically, anything the missionaries need them to do that is within the scope of the girls' skills, talents, and abilities. Learn more...
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Missions Discipleship Events
We are currently re-envisioning events for teen girls. If you have an idea, please contact Taryn!
Leadership Training
Training Opportunities for Missions Leaders
Contact your association for other training opportunities.
Training Opportunities for Missions Leaders
- One-on-one Training: Upon request. Training provided by state office and/or regional trainers.
- Pop-Up Training: Regional/Local One-Day for Age-Level leaders. Group specific training determined by training needs.
- Leadership training event: Leadership training and development for Girls Missions/Acteens Leaders is provided through Leadwell.
- Online Training: Kentucky WMU offers leadership training on our Missions Leaders Training page. Click here for your training videos.
Contact your association for other training opportunities.
Traditional Resources
National WMU's webpage for Acteens
The national Acteens webpage offers free downloadable resources, blog articles, additional ideas, and much more!
Missions Journey for Students
This fully-digital resource contains plans for four weekly sessions, including links to the missions videos, missions project ideas, supplemental activities, prayer activities, and a leader devotion. This material is designed for students in grades 7–12. WMU recommends adult leaders preview all lesson and video content before sharing it with their students.
The national Acteens webpage offers free downloadable resources, blog articles, additional ideas, and much more!
Missions Journey for Students
This fully-digital resource contains plans for four weekly sessions, including links to the missions videos, missions project ideas, supplemental activities, prayer activities, and a leader devotion. This material is designed for students in grades 7–12. WMU recommends adult leaders preview all lesson and video content before sharing it with their students.
Additional Study Resources
myMISSION Bible Study & Faith in Action (free downloadable)
This resource is specifically design for young adult women, but you can use the Bible Study and Faith in Action challenge if you desire a more customized approach to your "teen girls missions group". Each month national WMU put a new link on their website to download this resource.
This resource is specifically design for young adult women, but you can use the Bible Study and Faith in Action challenge if you desire a more customized approach to your "teen girls missions group". Each month national WMU put a new link on their website to download this resource.
Missions For Life (All-in-One Resource)
Comprehensive resource for growing missions involvement in your church plant, small church, small groups, or Adults on Mission group! Contains 12 monthly units that include plans for a Bible study and mission study. This is another great resource if you are doing the small group approach.
Comprehensive resource for growing missions involvement in your church plant, small church, small groups, or Adults on Mission group! Contains 12 monthly units that include plans for a Bible study and mission study. This is another great resource if you are doing the small group approach.
Leadership Opportunities
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Kentucky Acteens Panelists
Each September Kentucky WMU selects 4-6 Junior and Senior girls to serve on the State Panel. These panelists will learn and develop their skills in event planning, Christian devotional writing, speech giving, and leadership. They will represent Acteens at various events across the state. Panelists serve for one year. Panelists travel, lodging, and meals for Kentucky WMU events is covered. They will also receive discounted rates for Kentucky WMU sponsored mission trips. Kentucky Acteens Panelists receive one special gifts for representing students missions; upon their Graduation from High School they will receive our Kentucky WMU Lavender Graduation Chords for their participation with a State Panelist Charm. Kentucky Acteens Panelist will also be eligible for the Snider-Creal Scholarship offered through Kentucky WMU. Learn more about this scholarship... |
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National Acteens Panelists
The National Acteens Panel is a group of young women who are interested in missions and impacting their world for Christ. The young women selected as national panelists have exhibited a strong commitment to Christ and to missions through their involvement in Acteens, leadership responsibilities in their church and community, and dedication to their academic studies.
National Acteens Panelists are representatives for Acteens from across the country. Panelists serve for one year. In that time, they have many opportunities for growth, leadership experience, and sharing their ideas and hopes for the future direction of Acteens. Girls selected for the National Acteens Panel serve at a national WMU event where they have the opportunity to interact with missionaries and other national leaders involved in missions. They may also speak at churches and events in their home states. Panelists will also write blogs and create selfie-style videos for WMU social media outlets. One special benefit of being chosen for the National Acteens Panel is provided through the WMU Foundation. Each panelist receives a $1,500 scholarship that may be used for the college or other educational experience of her choice. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE NATIONAL ACTEENS PANEL >> |
Personal Growth Challenge (Scholarship earning)
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Missions Quest
Send your teen girls on a quest to grow deeper in their faith and be more involved in sharing God’s story with the world. The revised MissionsQuest individual achievement plan is better than ever. Teen girls who complete just one level from the Missions Quest Achievement plan and are actively participating in their "Missions group" will also be eligible for the Snider-Creal Scholarship offered through Kentucky WMU. Learn more about this scholarship... |
Supporting Your Educational Journey
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Graduating Seniors!
Generations of missions-minded women have given faithfully so that Kentucky WMU can assist women and men called to missions and ministry with educational expenses. Using distributions from several endowment funds held by the Kentucky Baptist Foundation, Kentucky WMU awards SIX scholarships a year based on the stipulations of each endowment. Learn more to see if you qualify for a Kentucky WMU Scholarship! |
We're Here To Help.The Kentucky WMU team is available to answer any questions you may have about WMU or our age-level curriculum. Please feel free to contact us for consultations, resources, workshops, and more.
Taryn Slott Missions Strategist for Women and Students Kentucky WMU P: (502)489-3457 E: taryn.slott@kybaptist.org Kentucky WMU 13420 Eastpoint Centre Drive Louisville, KY 40223 (502)489-3534 kywmu@kybaptist.org |
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