Our vision in Engage is to see students increase in their curiosity of God’s Word, in their love for Jesus, and the instructions He has given us. We believe that as students grow in these they will grow in the the values of learning, endurance, graciousness, and obedience. These values are timeless, as God’s word is timeless.
Learning
Be eager to know more and understand.
Matthew 22:37; Proverbs 1:5,7, 3:13–14
Endurance
Celebrate the ups and find strength in the downs
Hebrews 12:1; 2 Timothy 2:12
Graciousness
Give kindness and grace to everyone you can.
Matthew 22:39; Colossians 4:6; James 3:13
Obedience
Enjoy following the instruction that Jesus has given.
Acts 5:29; Ephesians 6:1
This year we want to create new experiences for students in Engage. We have the goal to see growth in students and we aim to help them grow biblically and spiritually. They have the opportunity to not only learn more about Jesus but how to talk about Him and His word, ask questions about Him and His word and learn to share Him with others. Growing in the knowledge of God’s word happens over time. This is why it is so great to be a part of helping them discover all they can in scripture. They get to take what they learn and build on it, seeing what Christ has done and will do!
These middle school years are special because students start their growth into young men and young women. Responsibilities start to play a part in their life. They learn more about consequences coming from actions. As a partner in their spiritual growth, sharing in the wins of students and helping in the challenges, we will be honest and transparent in how they are doing. By keeping communication open and having solid expectations, we believe the challenges will be small compared to the wins students will gain.