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The Student Ministry of Aversboro Road Baptist Church has the desire to take young people and adults where they are and help them discover God’s plan for their lives through a meaningful and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. The Student Ministry reaches out to students in Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12) and College with the challenge to accept and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Student ministry at Aversboro Road is designed to encourage students and parents through a variety of ministry opportunities. Worship, Bible study, discipleship groups, youth retreats, concerts, support groups, music, camps, recreation, missions and more.
IMPACT is our weekly meeting designed to help students discover how the Bible speaks to the real life issues faced by today’s teenagers! A variety of music, drama, video, multimedia, games, and creative teaching involve youth in learning! is an exciting mid-week, opportunity for students to come together for exciting Bible study that applies to the 21st century student.
The pressures and demands upon adolescents and parents today are great. With these demands come new challenges to stand for Christ and to make a difference in the world. The students at Aversboro Road will not be under-challenged in their daily walk with Christ, but instead will be offered opportunities to grow and demonstrate their love for Christ. They will be challenged and prepared to make a difference in our world for Christ.
Parents know the pressures and challenges of raising teenagers. Our Parents Of Teens support group offers regular opportunities for prayer, training, encouragement, and inspiration for the challenges of parenting today's teenagers. Conferences for parents are offered to address specific needs.
We want to assist you in getting your student involved in our ministry . Our Student Ministry involves students in ministry and service including mission trips, the Student Leadership Team, ministry lead teams, student choir, drama, praise ensemble, praise band, multimedia design, and a variety of opportunities. To discuss how your student can become involved - email or call Joe Sinclair, our Minister to Students at 919.779.0434, ext. 228. To see how you can become involved - check out our Adult Opportunities page..
About Our Minister to Students:
Joe Sinclair completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1984 at Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee. His major was Psychology with an emphasis on Childhood and Adolescence Development and Counseling. Joe completed his Masters of Divinity Degree with Christian Education in 1998 at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Studies included counseling, youth ministry, children's ministry, education ministry, and Christian School Administration.
Joe has been involved in Youth Ministry since his college days. He spent five years with Household Financial Services before entering the ministry full time in January 1990. In addition to serving in the local church, Joe serves as a Student/Youth Resource Specialist for the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, facilitating leadership training for student leaders in the areas of Bible Study, Discipleship, and Planning. Joe has also written Student Bible Study materials for LifeWay Christian Resources and serves as a FAITH Ministry Multiplier for LifeWay. Joe was the 2001 Recipient of the Outstanding Young Religious Education Leader Award, presented by the Baptist Association of Christian Educators for his contributions to Youth Ministry. Joe joined the staff at Aversboro Road Baptist Church on May 1, 2000 as Minister to Students (Junior High, High School, and College). In addition, he coordinates our Multimedia and Technology Ministries. Joe and his wife Selena have been married since 1984 and have three children of their own, ages 18 (a freshman at Appalachian State Univesity/Fall2007), 13 and 11. Selena is also actively involved in our Student Ministry as a Bible Study Leader and coordinates the Student Music Program. She completed a Bachelor of Music Education Degree at Carson-Newman College in 1984, and serves as Band Director at Bethesda Christian Academy in Durham, NC.
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