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It’s easy to focus on the group.
We plan youth nights for the quorum or class. We teach lessons to the room. We track progress in general terms—“How’s our group doing?”
But here’s the truth:
The gospel was never meant to be one-size-fits-all.
Christ didn’t just call crowds—He called individuals.
Peter. Mary. Nephi. Alma. Each with a different background, a different journey, and a different path to becoming who God needed them to be.
So the question is:
Are we doing the same for our youth?
🧠 Why Personalized Growth Paths Matter
When youth feel:
- Seen
- Known
- Guided based on their actual goals, struggles, and strengths…
They stop coasting—and start becoming.
A personal growth path gives youth:
- Direction
- Ownership
- Motivation
- A deeper sense of identity and divine potential
🔧 How to Help Each Youth Create Their Own Growth Path
1. Schedule One-on-One Check-Ins
A 15-minute conversation once per quarter goes a long way.
Ask:
- What do you want to get better at this year?
- What’s one way you want to grow spiritually?
- Is there anything you’re struggling with right now?
- How can we help support you in your goals?
This turns youth from passive participants into intentional disciples.
2. Use the 4 Pillars to Set Personal Goals
Help each youth set small, simple goals in the four core areas:
- Spiritual Growth → Daily prayer, reading, testimony sharing
- Physical Development → Hike a mountain, build stamina, try a new sport
- Social Intelligence → Start a conversation, lead a team, resolve conflict
- Knowledge & Skills → Learn a trade, develop a talent, teach a lesson
Let them choose with your guidance.
3. Track Progress Casually but Consistently
No need for charts or checklists. Just circle back in casual conversation.
“Hey, how’s that scripture habit going?”
“Did you ever finish that sewing project you started?”
“How did it feel leading the group last week?”
This shows you’re invested in who they’re becoming—not just what they attend.
4. Celebrate Milestones (Even the Small Ones)
When a youth completes a goal, no matter how small:
- Acknowledge it
- Publicly praise their effort
- Let them reflect and teach others
Progress becomes contagious when it’s honored.
🔥 Final Thought
Group activities create community. But individual attention creates transformation.
If we want to forge youth into leaders, missionaries, parents, and saints…
We can’t treat them like a crowd. We must treat them like the chosen individuals they truly are.
Because God knows them by name. And He’s placed them in our care—for such a time as this.
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