Note from our Youth Pastor
We are so excited to connect and grow with all the students and parents. As I began to ask the Lord about His plans for the youth, I found myself reflecting upon my own experiences growing up in the church.
By now we have all heard the statistics that show 2/3 youth leave the church by their early 20s but the question that the church body is still trying to answer is what can we do to prevent this? As I brought this question before God, I felt like there were a couple of key things being highlighted. First, I felt the importance of worship, His word, and the need for each student to know His voice for themselves. In a world where there are so many things competing for their attention it has become more important than ever to know God’s voice and to know His word.
Secondly, I felt like the word “ownership” was being emphasized. If we are somehow able to get across the idea that this is their faith and not someone else’s I believe it will positively affect the decisions they make in the future. Our goal is to develop a safe environment for each student to share, ask honest questions, and to experience God in new and deeper ways.
Thank you so much for your support and for being a part of Jesus Center. We look forward to partnering with you in bringing hearts back to God.
By now we have all heard the statistics that show 2/3 youth leave the church by their early 20s but the question that the church body is still trying to answer is what can we do to prevent this? As I brought this question before God, I felt like there were a couple of key things being highlighted. First, I felt the importance of worship, His word, and the need for each student to know His voice for themselves. In a world where there are so many things competing for their attention it has become more important than ever to know God’s voice and to know His word.
Secondly, I felt like the word “ownership” was being emphasized. If we are somehow able to get across the idea that this is their faith and not someone else’s I believe it will positively affect the decisions they make in the future. Our goal is to develop a safe environment for each student to share, ask honest questions, and to experience God in new and deeper ways.
Thank you so much for your support and for being a part of Jesus Center. We look forward to partnering with you in bringing hearts back to God.