Jr and Sr High Ministry

 Bethesda Presbyterian Church

Goals & Vision

My vision for the youth ministry at BPC….

            *a place where youth WANT to gather and give of their time

            *a place where youth can learn about Jesus Christ and learn how to apply their             

             faith into their daily lives

            *a place where youth can serve the community, both inside & outside the church

            *a place of outreach, fun & fellowship, where teens want to bring their friends,

             enjoy each other, etc.

            *a place that integrates youth into the church as a whole, and helps them                       

             eventually make the transition to young adulthood without losing interest in the

             church

Goals:

Learning

            *Jr/Sr highs will study topics that will specifically relate to the issues they are

             dealing with in their everyday lives: peer pressure, stress over academics, drugs            

             alcohol, friends, etc.

            *They will learn Biblical stories that will help show them how they still can relate

             to them today

Serve & Outreach

            *Jr/Sr highs will be involved in local outreach programs and projects to show

             them how to give back and sow seeds of faith into others’ lives

            *They will also be involved in national outreach programs which shows them

             how they can make a difference in the world on a much larger scale

Fun & Fellowship

            *Jr/Sr highs will continue to have outings which are “just for fun” and fellowship

             which will help them to bond together and develop the Christian friendships with

             one another which I believe are so important on so many different levels.  These

             “just for fun” meetings and outings will also help keep them engaged in the youth

             program and help them not to lose interest.

Relationship Building

            *Every activity and goal listed above is to help build relationship with the jr/sr

             highs and to help them build strong relationships with myself and the other

             volunteers and leaders.  I hope to help our youth connect with each other         

and develop a safe atmosphere. Most importantly, though, is that throughout this               

             whole process they will learn to develop a stronger relationship with God. 

Leadership Goals: 

I am looking for volunteers who would be willing to help chaperone outings and trips or meet with us on Bible study nights to be able to follow our 2 adult rule.  Anyone who would be willing to do this or is interested in working with this age group please let me know.  I would love to hear from you.  Thank you.

Crystal Dickson/Director of Youth Ministries

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