Students

It is our desire in the Student Ministry to evangelize the lost, disciple those without Christian parents, and to assist parents in raising their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord, so that, by the power of the Spirit, the students may be empowered to live radically Christ-centered lives for the glory of God!   

The Student Ministry is committed to providing our families and students with an atmosphere that is God-centered, doctrinally sound, and parent-driven.
 
Student Department Vision: To aid students and assist parents by God’s grace to produce students that graduate with a … 
 
1.    High view of Scripture – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
2.    High view of preaching – Romans 10:14
3.    Biblical understanding of authority – Romans 13: 1-7
4.    Biblical understanding of manhood, womanhood, and the family – Ephesians 5:22-6:4
5.    Love for sound doctrine – Titus 1:9
6.    Passion for evangelism – Matthew 28:18-20
7.    Behavior that is “worthy of the Gospel” – Philippians 1:27
8.    Love for the local church – Ephesians 3:21
9.    Life driven by the glory of God – 1 Corinthians 10:31
10.   Heart for the nations – Isaiah 49:6

Students are equipped through:     
   
1.    Bible Preaching – This is and always will be God's primary means of evangelism and sanctification.

2.    Outreach Visitation – This is an opportunity for each student to reach his or her peers with the Gospel for God’s glory.

3.    S.N.O.W. (Student Night Of Worship) – This is a time of worship in song and preaching for our students. This is an evangelist service that takes place on one Wednesday night each month.

4.    G.R.O.W. – This is a time of worship in song and preaching and/or Bible study for our students. This is a meeting that focuses on discipleship and the spiritual disciplines.

5.    Small Group Bible Study – This consists of age-graded classes designed for encouragement, accountability, and fellowship around God’s Word.
Students are also given opportunities to study God’s Word together and fellowship with each other through events such as:
 
1.    Summer Camp – This is a week set aside each summer for intense study of God’s Word and great fun.

2.     Winter Ski Retreat – This is a retreat held each January that addresses topics directly related to students and the issues they face in today’s culture.

3.    Reach Out Weekend – This is a weekend that our students reach out to their friends and invite them to stay in the homes with some of our church members. The weekend includes tons of Bible, tons of food, and tons of fun.  

4.    Spring Breakaway – This is a three-day event that is held at a secluded location designed for to help us refresh ourselves in the truth of God’s Word.  This is a time of intense Bible preaching and the study of God’s Word.  There will also be times of recreation and fellowship for the students.  

5.    Student Missions Day – This is a day to reemphasize the importance of service to the local church body and to the community in which we live.  Our students will serve the local body and also participate in a community project with an evangelistic intention to impact the community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.    
It is our prayer that God would both start and continue a work in the lives of our students that will become the all-consuming passion that guides and directs every decision and thought they have in a way that exalts and brings honor to our Savior, Jesus Christ. 

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