#6 YoungLife Vocabulary Unit 1

In YoungfLife there are many key terms and phrases in which Younglifer's are able to more aptly communicate. Here are five of the most popular, loved and used phrases in Younglife terminology.

Note: It is always appropriate to use these terms when with a Younglifer. Most likely, it will strengthen any bond or friendship.


1.) Pour out/into - (Phrase/Saying) a. To spend time with or to connect with emotionally on a deep level for more than one consecutive hour.
b. To, on a continual basis, spend time with and
encourage someone of lesser faith.
c. To sacrifice oneself for their religion.
ex. - Julie was pouring out on her YoungLife team.
ex. 2 - John is pouring into on the goth kid at the high
school.

2.) Love on - (Phrase) a. See "Pour out/into"

3.) Pursue - (Term/Verb) : to pursue, being pursued.
a. To keep up with and constantly check up on a person. (see: Annoying)
b. To write scripture on post-it notes or scrap paper and give as
encouragement.
c. The act that proceeds dating within YoungLife couples.
ex. He is pursuing me so well, I think we are going to start dating.

4.) Get into the Word - (Phrase) : got into the word, getting into the word.
a. The act of reading and studying the Bible.
b. The act of reading scripture, then praying for more than
or equal to three hours.
c. To have a Bible open at a coffee shop.
ex. - I got into the word today at Starbucks.
ex 2. - Younglifer #1 "What are you going to do today?"
Younglifer #2 "Eh, probably get into the word."

5.) Being Intentional - (Action/Verb) a. To make an over-exaggerated effort to know
someone. (see: Awkward)
b. The act of writing down multiple "coffee dates"
in ones day planner.
c. Always asking the question "How is your heart?"
to people you know well.
d. Always asking the question "Are you in YoungLife?"
to people you just met.

Now you have five new phrases and vocabulary words to use when you are around your Younglife friends. It is usually always acceptable to use these in any situation or circumstance. Most likely, the Younglifer will see you as a friend or true YoungLife enthusiast and will bring you to 'Big Leaderships' and late night prayer meetings.

Note: Do not use these terms outside of a "Younglife" situation. If you are seen doing so, the Younglifer will be utterly angry. They will revoke all YoungLife privileges and will not invite you to watch the newest Nooma video.