Hi Parents and Students! I was thinking about what to teach this weekend for our middle school students, because after Easter and a month and a half in the book of Mark the door is wide open for topics. So it got me reflecting on some the the most basic values and core beliefs about what we teach in student ministry. Here is an informal/incomplete list just in case you couldn't sleep...
1.) Learning to spend time with God (by reading the Bible, fasting, and praying)
2.) Learning to share our faith (in a way that is compelling)
3.) Learning to live in authentic community (this includes how to make good friendship and dating choices)
4.) Learning to live selflessly (especially by giving away our money, time, and love)
If all of this sounds vaguely familiar that's because it is based off of our three core values and SOAP. But at the same time, it's not just there so that we "fulfill the core values." Instead, it's that we authentically believe that the way to grow as a believer is to do these things and learn to be these people.
ps - why can't I vote in the "posing in the mirror" poll?
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