SM: Our Objective
The more students committed to the five areas of spiritual growth (corporate worship, discipleship group, financial giving, serving in a ministry, and engaging the lost) the better.
Programs
Student Worship Gathering is designed to motivate unchurched students to begin the journey of discipleship (beginning with trusting Christ and then following in baptism, the five commitments and membership). Gatherings are on Sunday mornings at 11:00 for Middle School and 9:15 am for High School. Both meet in the High Dive (Room 204). These gatherings are high energy, with fun activities, live band, up front teaching and small group discussion. This is our primary reach program.
Outreach Events are designed to be an entry point or first encounter opportunity for churched students to invite unchurched students. Events include retreats, Super Bowl parties, Halloween outreaches, and other events. Events are not for churched kid's leisure activities instead, they are an environment to supplement their incarnational and missional lifestyles of outreach and friendship evangelism. Events should be very "cool" therefore modeling the value of beauty.
O3 (One-on-One) Discipleship is one way students get acclimated into the overall process of discipleship and spiritual formation. Scenarios are dependent upon age, and length of time in SM. Ideally, Middle School students will be discipled by adults as well as older classmen (Juniors and Seniors). Freshmen and Sophomores will be taken on by adults exclusively. Juniors and Seniors will reproduce themselves in Middle School students.
Discipleship Groups are the place for students to go deep in the Word and be trained to be sent. Groups are grade and gender specific and generally meet in homes throughout the school year. D-groups help students to connect with each other and God through caring relationships, provide biblical teaching, and accountability. D-groups also celebrate special occasions (Birthdays, Holidays) and get together for ministry projects and just some good fun. There are five commitments for D-group members:
1. To make attendance of meetings of the D-group a priority.
2. To complete all reading and writing assignments on time.
3. To memorize assigned scripture verses on time.
4. To pray for the other members of the group.
5. To be held accountable for the above commitments.
Ministry Teams help people develop and use their spiritual gifts as well as provide organization and structure for SM. Students serve in a variety of ways including but not limited to: Worship, Audio/Video/Lighting, Mentoring, Mission Trips and Great Adventure.
Rights of Passage celebrate and challenge the progress of students as they mature in Christ and society. Areas include: 6th Grade Orientation, Freshman Entrance, and Senior Graduation.
YLF (Youth Leadership Family) provides direction (vision casting) and training for adult leaders. YLF helps leaders stay focused on the win for TWO14 in light of the overall vision. YLF also equips leaders to accomplish the win for their area of ministry. Format: Vision Gathering & Lunch (30 min), JH & HS Specific Breakouts (30 min), Ministry Specific Breakouts (30 min).
Parent Meetings, held at least twice a year (January and September) we have Parent Meetings to give out calendar dates, answer questions and solicit feedback from parents.
