I'm so glad you have found our page and I'm very happy that you are interested in finding out more about the youth and family ministry at Airport Road. Below you will find what this ministry is all about. If you have any questions or would like more information about our youth and family program please e-mail me at youth@hotspringschurchofchrist.org. Thanks again for your interest and have a great day!
Wes McAdams
Wes McAdams
Philosophy of Youth and Family Ministry
1) Why "Youth and Family" Ministry?
- To emphasize the importance of biblically healthy families.
- To provide a place for Christian families to network with one another.
- To provide resources and encouragement for Christian parents.
- To keep from further isolating teens from their families.
2) Communication is the Key:
- A concerted effort must be made to open lines of communication
between parent and student, student and minister, parent and minister,
parent and parent.
- A calendar with youth and family activities will be provided each month
to help families plan accordingly.
- A "Family Newsletter" will be available each month to provide parents
with resources and to help remind families of upcoming youth activities.
- Phone, e-mail, and face-to-face meetings will also be frequently utilized.
3) The Role of Parents (The Secret Weapon of a Successful Program)
- Set a good example by being present at worship services consistently.
- Read the Bible, pray, and talk about spiritual things with your children.
- Emphasize the spiritual aspects of youth activities rather than the social.
- Develop boundaries concerning youth activities.
- Be personally involved with the youth and family program.
4) For the Jr. Youth Group (3rd - 6th Grade):
- Bible studies will supplement Bible classes and family studies to help
further familiarize students with the Bible and biblical principles.
- Games and social activities will build unity and friendship.
- Scheduling will consist of a Bible study every-other week and one
bigger activity once a month to help them slowly adjust to involvement
in youth activities.
- A one day out-of-town trip will be planned each summer.
5) For the Youth Group (7th - 12th)
- Bible classes, Bible studies, and devotionals will be the main priority.
These will help to constantly reinforce practical biblical principles and
help our teens maintain their focus on spiritual matters.
- Service projects will be scheduled often to help teens develop a desire
to put the needs of others above their own.
- Games, trips, and "social" activities will help maintain and build unity
and camaraderie.
- Scheduling will consist of at least one activity every week and a couple
of bigger activities throughout the month. This will allow even the
busiest teens to attend some of the activities, even if they are unable to
attend everything.
- One of the most important events throughout the year will be our annual
mission trip. This is usually a time of significant spiritual growth.
6) For Families
- Activities will be scheduled for families to spend time with each other
and other Christian families.
- During family activities students must be accompanied by a parent.
- Scheduling will consist of one family activity every month.
- We will also label one weekend a month "Family Weekend." On that
weekend no youth activities will be scheduled and parents and youth will
be encouraged to spend time together.
- To emphasize the importance of biblically healthy families.
- To provide a place for Christian families to network with one another.
- To provide resources and encouragement for Christian parents.
- To keep from further isolating teens from their families.
2) Communication is the Key:
- A concerted effort must be made to open lines of communication
between parent and student, student and minister, parent and minister,
parent and parent.
- A calendar with youth and family activities will be provided each month
to help families plan accordingly.
- A "Family Newsletter" will be available each month to provide parents
with resources and to help remind families of upcoming youth activities.
- Phone, e-mail, and face-to-face meetings will also be frequently utilized.
3) The Role of Parents (The Secret Weapon of a Successful Program)
- Set a good example by being present at worship services consistently.
- Read the Bible, pray, and talk about spiritual things with your children.
- Emphasize the spiritual aspects of youth activities rather than the social.
- Develop boundaries concerning youth activities.
- Be personally involved with the youth and family program.
4) For the Jr. Youth Group (3rd - 6th Grade):
- Bible studies will supplement Bible classes and family studies to help
further familiarize students with the Bible and biblical principles.
- Games and social activities will build unity and friendship.
- Scheduling will consist of a Bible study every-other week and one
bigger activity once a month to help them slowly adjust to involvement
in youth activities.
- A one day out-of-town trip will be planned each summer.
5) For the Youth Group (7th - 12th)
- Bible classes, Bible studies, and devotionals will be the main priority.
These will help to constantly reinforce practical biblical principles and
help our teens maintain their focus on spiritual matters.
- Service projects will be scheduled often to help teens develop a desire
to put the needs of others above their own.
- Games, trips, and "social" activities will help maintain and build unity
and camaraderie.
- Scheduling will consist of at least one activity every week and a couple
of bigger activities throughout the month. This will allow even the
busiest teens to attend some of the activities, even if they are unable to
attend everything.
- One of the most important events throughout the year will be our annual
mission trip. This is usually a time of significant spiritual growth.
6) For Families
- Activities will be scheduled for families to spend time with each other
and other Christian families.
- During family activities students must be accompanied by a parent.
- Scheduling will consist of one family activity every month.
- We will also label one weekend a month "Family Weekend." On that
weekend no youth activities will be scheduled and parents and youth will
be encouraged to spend time together.