We invite you to student ministry: ABIDE
We disciple the next generation toward Knowing Christ, practically applying the Gospel, and sharing God’s gift of salvation with others.
“Posterity shall serve him; it shall be told of the Lord to the coming generation” Psalm 22:30
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
MISSION DEFINED
We desire the next generation to be:
KNOWING
(Knowing Christ)
we disciple the next generation to know Christ as supremely glorious. Christ, as the second person of the Trinity, He has existed for all eternity. He is the creator of the world and was born of the virgin Mary. Christ led a sinless life and served as our substitute, offering himself as a sacrifice to reconcile us with God the Father. After his death, he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, ascending to heaven. Currently, Christ is seated at the right hand of the throne of God and will return to establish his eternal reign.
APPLYING
(Scripture Centered)
we establish the next generation in the foundation of God’s Word for life and godliness. Our desire is to delve into God’s revelation of Himself as described in His written Word and to help the youth see and understand Scripture’s relevance to our daily life. We desire to see the youth come to know the Lord and to submit to the lordship of Christ in every area of their lives. The central focus of all youth alllowship times will be around God’s Word through either direct study of Scriptures, or solid extrabiblical content that is an exegetical exposition on Scripture.
PROCLAIMING
(Mission-Minded)
we equip the next generation to join God’s mission of glorifying His name by making disciples of all nations. We desire to see the youth come to know the Lord, to submit under His lordship, and to be unashamed to proclaim the good news of the gospel in their context – school, work, etc.
Upcoming Ministry Events
The Youth Ministry at Gateway Bible Church is meant to serve as a bridge between the local church and the home. The Bible, places the primary responsibility of evangelizing and discipling children on to the parents. The church therefore, and Youth Ministry specifically, is meant to serve as an additional discipleship resource to parents and youth. Our desire is to proclaim the gospel and to see the youth bear spiritual fruit in their lives through repentance and a commitment to follow Christ and we want to be a resource modeling and encouraging the students in their personal devo`ons, prayer life, repen`ng of sin, talking to others about Jesus, living in obedience to their parents and other authori`es, for the glory of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.