Defining Youth Ministry
Our youth pastor and faithful youth leader staff are currently in a process to define our ministry. This means establishing our values, creating a mission statement, crafting a vision, and designing a strategy. We're getting VERY close to a vision and strategy, but below is what we have so far...
OUR VALUES- Define why we do what we do
OUR MISSION- Defines what we are trying to accomplish
OUR VISION- Defines how our mission is “fleshed out”
OUR STRATEGY- Defines the process by which we accomplish the mission and vision
MOTTO: Experience, Explore, and EXPLODE!!! (the Gospel of Jesus Christ)
VALUES: We want to be…
- Authentic, Growing in Faith
- Passionate for God’s Word
- Glorifying God
- Relational
- Grace-Filled Community
- Every Youth Involved
- Comprehensive Scope of Ministry
- A Missional, “Kingdom” Mindset
- Salvation of Lost People
- Fun
MISSION: In order to…
Reveal the True Jesus and grow together in Christ's explosive power!
VISION: Evident by…
Young, passionate, and involved disciples living for God in their church, home, school, and community.
- Opportunities to serve
- Solid Biblical Teaching
- Unconditional Love and Acceptance
- Proactive Youth in creating an environment that is:
- Restful
- Refreshing
- Fulfilling
- Uplifting
- Encouraging
- Energizing
- Covered in Prayer
- STRATEGY: Accomplished through…
Cultivating Connections...