Philosophy

The Bible gives the answer to each dilemma and guidance for every decision. To develop young people who will be able to make wise decisions, we must teach them how to use the Word of God to recognize and reject the wrong path, choose the right path, eliminate sin, and take counsel from the Word of God.

Spiritual maturity requires personal investment. To help our young people grow spiritually, we encourage them in establishing personal Bible study, maintaining an active prayer life, having a burden for the lost, and developing a servant attitude.

Parents are vital to youth ministry. Parents are the number one youth leaders--not the youth pastor. The Bible places the responsibility of rearing godly children squarely upon the shoulders of the parents. The youth ministry exists to assist, not replace, the parents in their teen’s spiritual development.

Separation from the world and to God must be taught and sought. As Christians, we are to be salt and light, winning the lost by being different--holy. (Matt 5:13-16) We will model and teach personal standards of Biblical separation in the way we do youth ministry. Leaders must practice personal separation, and proper associations must be maintained in the activities, churches, and speakers with whom we participate. The music we use must reflect the character of God, and the biblical reason for separation and standards must be taught.

Evangelism, personal growth and Bible knowledge must be balanced. Bible knowledge becomes the basis of our understanding and actions (James 1:22-25). Personal growth is the proper cultivation of heart attitudes, ministry skills, gifts and spiritual fruit. Personal evangelism is commanded and it breeds excitement for the things of God.

We must have a firm, but compassionate "heart to heart" approach. (Proverbs 27:19)