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Philosophy of Student FAITH
You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. -2 Timothy 2:1-2
This simple passage is the key to understanding the strategy and success of Student FAITH. Your job is to be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. You are to teach others so they can teach still more people. Student FAITH is an intentional multiplying approach of evangelism and ministry training.
Student FAITH is not a program, but a strategy for growing Great Commission Christians. Great Commission Christians are those Christians who desire to share the gospel with the unsaved and who grow in their understanding that God is at work in the lives of believers and nonbelievers. Great Commission Christians want to be servants where God is at work.
Great Commission Christians are not made overnight. The process takes time. A student can easily learn the gospel presentation that is part of Student FAITH, but more is involved in this process. Student FAITH is built around important ingredients designed to help teenagers investigate, understand, apply, and pass on the gospel message.
Student FAITH does not require students to start off knowing everything - only that God will cause them to grow in grace as they practice those things which Scripture teaches.
Each participant is part of a three person team, with at least one male, one female, and one adult on each team. Each team leader has already completed at least one semester of Student FAITH. Teams are together during the team time each week for encouragement and preparation for the visitation time. Team leaders are responsible for taking the lead during each of the visits. Visits are made to Sunday School Class members, visitors, and to prospects for our Student Ministry and Church. |