2. Our mission is to have students develop an EVER-EXPANDING faith and impact for Jesus Christ.

3. Student Ministry Pastor What parents think I do What my students think I do What the congregation thinks I do What the lead pastor thinks I do What society thinks I do What I actually do

4. But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” Matthew 19:14 NLT

5. Jesus Did Things Differently

6. The 12 Disciples Simon (Peter) Andrew James (The Great) John Philip Bartholomew Thomas Matthew (Levi) James (The Less) Thaddeus (Jude) Simon (The Zealot)

7. The 12 Disciples Fisherman Unknown Carpenter Tax Collector Unknown Shepherd Simon (Peter) Andrew James (The Great) John Philip Bartholomew Thomas Matthew (Levi) James (The Less) Thaddeus (Jude) Simon (The Zealot)

8. Peter James (The Less) Andrew Thaddeus John Bartholomew Judas Jesus Thomas James (The Great) Philip Matthew Simon Matthew 10:2-4

9. The Disciples Were Teenagers

10. A young man began following a Rabbi between the ages of 12-20 (schooling done around age 12-15)

11. The Disciples Were Teenagers A young man began following a Rabbi between the ages of 12-20 (schooling done around age 12-15) Jesus referred to the disciples as “little ones” (Matthew 11:25, Luke 10:21, John 13:33)

12. The Disciples Were Teenagers A young man began following a Rabbi between the ages of 12-20 (schooling done around age 12-15) Jesus referred to the disciples as “little ones” (Matthew 11:25, Luke 10:21, John 13:33) The temple tax (Matthew 17:24-27). Jewish law (Exodus 30:14-15) states that every male over the age of 20 has to pay when they visit the temple.

14. One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And they left their nets at once and followed him. Mark 1:16-18 NLT

15. A little farther up the shore Jesus saw Zebedee’s sons, James and John, in a boat repairing their nets. He called them at once, and they also followed him, leaving their father, Zebedee, in the boat with the hired men. Mark 1:19-20 NLT

16. Why Jesus Called Teenagers… Teenagers are RISK-TAKERS Willing to do something that seems impossible No hesitation to try

17. When was the last time you risked something for God?

18. When a great ship is in harbor and moored, it is safe, there can be no doubt. But that is not what great ships are built for. - C.P. Estes When a great ship is in harbor and moored, it is safe, there can be no doubt. But that is not what great ships are built for. - C.P. Estes

19. Why Jesus Called Teenagers… Teenagers are MOLDABLE Disciple means “learner or student” They ask questions (want to know why) Usually has less responsibilities as adults

20. Why Jesus Called Teenagers… Teenagers tend to be SOLD OUT It’s their top priority Maybe even willing to die for the cause

22. Peter James (The Less) Andrew Thaddeus John Bartholomew Judas Jesus Thomas James (The Great) Philip Matthew Simon Matthew 10:2-4

23. Peter James (The Less) Andrew Thaddeus John Bartholomew Judas Jesus Thomas James (The Great) Philip Matthew Simon Matthew 10:2-4

24. Peter James (The Less) Andrew Thaddeus John Bartholomew Judas Jesus Thomas James (The Great) Philip Matthew Simon Matthew 10:2-4

25. Peter James (The Less) Andrew Thaddeus John Bartholomew Judas Jesus Thomas James (The Great) Philip Matthew Simon Matthew 10:2-4

26. Peter James (The Less) Andrew Thaddeus John Bartholomew Judas Jesus Thomas James (The Great) Philip Matthew Simon Matthew 10:2-4

27. Peter James (The Less) Andrew Thaddeus John Bartholomew Judas Jesus Thomas James (The Great) Philip Matthew Simon Matthew 10:2-4

28. Peter James (The Less) Andrew Thaddeus John Bartholomew Judas Jesus Thomas James (The Great) Philip Matthew Simon Matthew 10:2-4

29. Peter James (The Less) Andrew Thaddeus John Bartholomew Judas Jesus Thomas James (The Great) Philip Matthew Simon Matthew 10:2-4

30. Peter James (The Less) Andrew Thaddeus John Bartholomew Judas Jesus Thomas James (The Great) Philip Matthew Simon Matthew 10:2-4

31. Peter James (The Less) Andrew Thaddeus John Bartholomew Judas Jesus Thomas James (The Great) Philip Matthew Simon Matthew 10:2-4

32. Peter James (The Less) Andrew Thaddeus John Bartholomew Judas Jesus Thomas James (The Great) Philip Matthew Simon Matthew 10:2-4

33. Peter James (The Less) Andrew Thaddeus John Bartholomew Judas Jesus Thomas James (The Great) Philip Matthew Simon Matthew 10:2-4

34. Peter James (The Less) Andrew Thaddeus John Bartholomew Judas Jesus Thomas James (The Great) Philip Matthew Simon Matthew 10:2-4

35. Jesus tended to focus on a person’s potential rather than their present circumstances

37. Jesus Saw The World Differently Teenagers are WORLD CHANGERS

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41. Jesus Saw The World Differently Teenagers are RISK-TAKERS Teenagers are MOLDABLE Teenagers tend to be SOLD OUT Teenagers are WORLD CHANGERS