We want to build RELATIONSHIPS in the youth ministry! We want friendships to be formed and connections to be made. Our focus is creating a safe environment where it is easy for students to get to know each other, for students to get to know leaders, and for all to grow in a deeper relationship with God.
Building relationships in the youth group is so critical to what we do that we’ve created a simple guide where this approach is “spelled out.”
Relational approach. We want students to connect with one another, students to connect with caring adults, and all to connect with God!
Encouragement. We want youth group to be a place where teenagers are cheered on.
Laughter and celebration. We want fun to be a part of all we do.
Acceptance. We never want students to feel like they have to look or be a certain way to be loved.
Transparency. We want to be a place for students to feel safe to be open and authentic, sharing honestly about their joys and struggles.
Involvement. We want all students to feel included and welcome.
Outreach. We want students to be introduced to mission opportunities for those in need.
Numerical growth. We want students to invite their friends to Colonial.
Spiritual growth. Above all, we want students to grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Homelike environment. We want Colonial to be a place where students feel relaxed, comfortable, and welcome anytime.
Intentional. We want to know what is going on in the lives of students and will be purposeful in following-up with students.
Professional demeanor. We want to be true to our word at Colonial and will try hard to respect your time by respecting starting and ending times.
Strategic follow-up. We have a team of leaders who care about teenagers and are trained to call, text, or facebook to stayed involved in the things that matter.