Momentum continues to build within the Gospel Advancing movement. For 10 years, Dare 2 Share has championed the vision of “every teen, everywhere hearing the Gospel from a friend,” rooted in the 7 Values of a Gospel Advancing ministry. The stories of life change and ministry transformation you’ve shared with us are incredibly encouraging and deeply inspiring.
Last month, we kicked off the “Don’t Miss It!” campaign, revealing findings from our recent Gospel Advancing survey project with a livestream. These results didn’t just confirm what we’ve seen—they amplified it. You can watch the recording of the livestream here.
1. The impact of Gospel Advancing ministries
The data from the survey shows just how powerful Gospel Advancing youth ministries are, year after year. Compared to typical youth groups, a Gospel Advancing youth group has:
- 3x the number of students sharing the Gospel
- 10x the number of Gospel conversations
- 30x more mission engagement
- 3x the number of students discipling other students
- 3x more overall youth group growth
What sets these ministries apart is their clear commitment to evangelism training and disciple-making strategies. But ultimately, the most powerful factor is you—the leader setting the pace, personally living out the mission.
2. Why your leadership matters
You are the key to how far your students will go in their Gospel Advancing efforts. Here are 10 reasons why your role is so vital:
- You believe in the power of the Gospel and the potential of teenagers.
- You are present in the lives of your students.
- You train and equip your students to share the Gospel.
- You create opportunities for outreach and service.
- You’re building God’s Kingdom, not your own.
- You tell the Gospel story weekly and invite students to share theirs.
- You lead by example—not just by instruction.
- You’re more than a teacher or pastor—you’re a leader of young leaders.
- You’re appointed by God to shepherd these students.
- You are loved by God and reflect that love to your students.
3. Stay connected and keep leading
Thank you for your passion, your leadership, and your faithfulness. If you’re not already part of the Gospel Advancing Leaders Facebook Group, join today to share stories, ideas, and best practices. And don’t miss next year’s Energize Youth Ministry Conference—a national gathering where you’ll be encouraged, equipped, and energized for the road ahead.
Keep leading the way. The momentum is building—and the movement is growing!
