What are some good topics to discuss at a Christian Young Adult cafe meeting?

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Charlize

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I'm going to lead a little discussion at a weekly christian young adult get together. I was wondering what some good topics were to speak on. I was thinking about something how being a good friend can be more of an example of being a Christ-like figure than throwing bible verses at people. But I'm open for any suggestions. What do you all think? What would you want to hear about?

Thanks! {o:
Age ranges from 16-28.
 
Can God help Iranians against their religious government?

The fascist theocracy is now checking phones and massacring:
http://threatswatch.org/rapidrecon/2009/06/unimaginable-horror-in-tehran/
http://ampedstatus.com/iran-protest-massacre-graphic-videos
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/06/25/2607797.htm

Fareed Zakari: http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/06/19/zakaria.iran.elections/index.html

The need for separation of Church and State.
 
As a tutor and mentor, I always like to get them thinking about the things that take away their potential to live as a reflection of their Creator. What are the things that try to steal us away? What could we have done by saying yes or no today to something that could have served God?

Take a familiar current event. Do some role playing and ellicit comments about how things could have been handled better and differently so that good could prevail.
 
what are the ages of the people attending because "young adult" could mean anything from 13 to 25, you know? if it's a teenage group, like 15 to 18, i think you should talk about how you can handle yourself safely at parties, etc. i wish my youth group had talked more about being safe, instead of just assuming that 'good christians' don't go to parties - RIDICULOUS! i know several girls who were date raped at their first college parties. if they'd known to go and STAY in small groups, look out for their friends, get their own drinks, make sure all of their friends leave with them, etc, perhaps a lot of hurt could have been avoided.
 
Ask them "What are your spiritual gifts?" You can tell them they can pray to know what spiritual gift(s) they have, how to use them to help others, and to pray to receive gifts they don't yet have. These gifts are mentioned in First Cor. 12 & 13, and Romans 12: 6-8. You could read the Bible parts before you go to recall the gifts, and then review them at the meeting. As a born-again Christian, we are each given at least one spiritual gift. These gifts are to help others, for God's glory.
 
One good topic of debate is the book of Revelation, people get really heated about that one. Also the book of Genesis really provides great insight into classic Hebrew narrative.

If you want to keep the conversation light, try a contemporary book like one of Dan Browns (DaVinci Code, etc).
 
1 corinthians 14:34-35 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law.

35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.
 
At a Christian young adult meeting, I agree with forgoing "throwing Bible verses at people". Good topics to talk about might be:

- current events from a Christian point of view (the dissension in Iran, swine flu epidemic, etc)

- friendships (as you had mentioned)

- the differences between God and Jesus; discuss each of Them as a separate person and each as One

- relationships (family, personal) and how they affect your relationship with the Lord

- who is the Holy Spirit and how does He affect your life?

- does prayer affect your life? How? who and/or what do you pray about?

- do you attend church regularly? If not, why? If so, does it make a difference in your life?

- how do you feel about atheists and non-believers? Are you someone who may meet one and tries to "convert" them? If so, why?

- a fun topic for young adults to discuss is from the "Beatitudes". Jesus says "blessed are those..." Which one do you identify with the most?
 
My dad once gave a sermon on forgiveness. The main point was that forgiving others released our own anger towards that person. Improving our own happiness and allowing us to move on with our life.
 
That's pretty good, also talk about having an open mind about other peoples stances, being accepting of all people and worldviews (unless the views are harmful in some way i.e. racism) And other things.
 
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