Hello!
And thanks for wanting to know more about the Student Ministries here at OakLeaf Baptist Church. I am Wesley Lewis the youth pastor here. Let me just extend an invitation to you and your youth to come and check out the youth ministry here at OakLeaf. Come join us on a Wednesday Night at 7pm or a Sunday Morning at 9:45am. We would love to meet you. In order to help you better understand the youth ministry here I have included some information below about our ministry's beliefs, purposes, priorities, and how we seek to accomplish these things. Also below are some examples of past events and activities that the youth program has done. Please feel free to call me with any questions you may have at 214-9066.
Vision
Our Vision at OakLeaf Student Ministries (OSM) is to...
"To Lead Students Into a Growing Personal Relationship With Jesus Christ"
Beliefs
OakLeaf Student Ministries believes that...
- It is God's desire to save every student
- Parents should be the main discipler of their children
- Relationships are key for discipleship
Purpose
Our Program is designed around five purposes...
- Discipleship
- Evangelism
- Service
- Fellowship
- Worship
Priorities
OakLeaf Student Ministries places priorities on...
- Helping students build self sustaining relationships with Christ
- Giving students a total understanding of the Bible
- Preparing students to be able to share and defend their faith
Mission
The Youth program at OakLeaf Baptist Church exists to...
- Provide opportunities for youth to study and grow in God's word
- See students make Godly choices about their behavior
- Assist and equip parents to do the job that God has given them
How?
The Youth program is accomplishing these things by...
Wednesday Night Large Group Time ..."Fusion Live"
- Live music for corporate worship
- Life applicable lessons
- For Junior and Senior High
Sunday Morning Sunday School..."LifeLine"
- Gender divided boys and girls classes
- Small Group format
- Student Life Bible Study curriculum
Sunday Night Bible Study & Service ..."Trek & Journey"
- AWANA based curriculum
- Opportunities for service
- High School and Junior High divided classes
Events
- Missions opportunities
- Discipleship Retreats
- Camps and more
Past Youth Events have included: Summer Camps, Missions Trips, Disciple-NOW's, Lock-outs, Retreats, Canoe Trips, and more...Click Here For The Youth Events Calendar