We Exist to Help Students . . .


Belong
. . . to each other and God's family
Celebrate
. . . who God is
Learn
. . . to be like Jesus
Serve
. . . the world according to giftedness
Reach
. . . our school and friends with the message of God's love


Vision Statement

That students would grow in the knowledge of God and biblical truth, developing an increasingly intimate and life-changing walk with Jesus Christ.  That they would reflect daily who God is in thought, word, and deed to the glory and praise of God.
                       
And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help you to determine what is best, so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.
                        Philippians 1:9-11

Values

o    Prayer is necessary for every aspect of youth ministry.  (Philippians 4:6-7)
o    Youth matter to God.  (John 3:16, Romans 5:8)
o    Discipleship and evangelism are ongoing processes.  (1 Cor. 3:5-8, 1 Peter 3:15, Mark 5:19)
o    Cultural relevance is of the utmost importance.  (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
o    Consistently reach for excellence.  (2 Corinthians 13:11)
o    Everything we do has purpose and meaning.  (Proverbs 29:18)
o    Team ministry is essential.  (Philippians 2:2)
o    We seek to praise and glorify God.  (Isaiah 40, Psalm 19:10-2)

Belong
To create a community where students encounter a welcoming and friendly environment to grow, which is fun and safe.

o    Monthly Events (Not Quite Midnite, Disneyland, etc.)
o    Summer Poolside Bible Studies
o    Sports Days (basketball, ultimate frisbee, hiking, volleyball)
o    Attending students' events at school throughout the year
o    Trips/Camps, Raging Waters, Rock Climbing, White Water Rafting

Celebrate
To celebrate who God is and what He is doing in our lives.  Our hope is that students come with the expectation of discovering and experiencing God in a fresh way . . . a way that is authentic, honoring, and centered on God's Word.  We do this through worship, testimonies, skits, videos, and a message. 

Learn
To develop an environment where students grow in their understanding of scripture, develop a defense for their faith, and strengthen a personal, independent walk with Jesus Christ.

o    Sunday Morning Worship (teaching, student testimonies, singing, prayer)
o    Common Ground (mid-week discipleship groups and mentor program)
o    Special Forms of Bible Study (book studies, super seminars, etc.)
o    The Word-N-Us ( a daily bible reading and journaling program)
o    Trips/Camps - Calvin Crest, attend special local seminars with guest speakers

Serve
To follow Christ's example of generosity, humility, and sacrifice.  To move students away from selfishness toward selflessness by providing opportunities to serve the church, the community, the country, and the world.