ABS on December 3

New Impact Series

This series will answer a lot of the “why” questions that we get when it comes to the way that we run the Teen Ministry. Not only will it introduce you to the five eternal purposes of God to: reach, share, care, offer and service, but it also teaches you who each purpose is intended to reach the: community, crowd, congregation, committed and core.

ABS on October 29

Impact on October 4

ABS on September 24

Student Leadership

“. . . I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” Ephesians 4:1

Jesus expected leaders to serve.

Jesus gave his disciples an image of leadership that we use as our standard for Student Leadership within our High School Ministry.

“Jesus called them [the disciples] together and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:25-28

Jesus shattered what most people think leadership style is all about: being in charge. He goes even further to define true leadership as serving others. “Serving others” is how we define ministry. This type of servant-leadership is not attractive to most people. It goes in direct opposition to the attitude of running to the car to ride in the front seat or being first in line to eat or telling everyone what to do.

We’re not looking to fill our leadership team with the cute, fun and popular. We’re looking for people who love Jesus and are willing to make ‘servant-leadership’ the standard their lives reflect.

If you’re in 10th-12th grades and would like to be this kind of leader, pick up a student leadership application from the church office and turn it in by Sunday, September 20.

Fall LOG Weekend

October 30 - November 1
LOG is a Christian retreat that offers a way for students to help themselves and each other live their lives as a part of a Christian community. It introduces and reinforces the fullness that a Christian life can be, in a way that is geared towards high school students.

Team applications are due by Tuesday, September 8.

Participant applications are available September 15 and are due A.S.A.P. as this retreat fills fast.

Team Meeting #1 is 9/15 from 5-10 pm in Novato.
Team Meeting #2 is 9/29 from 7-9 pm in Walnut Creek.
Team Meeting #3 is 10/13 from 5-10 pm in Novato.
Team Overnight begins at 3 pm 10/17 to 11 am 10/18 in Novato.
Team Meeting #4 is 10/20 from 7-9 pm in Walnut Creek.
Team Meeting #5 is 10/27 from 7-9 pm in Walnut Creek.