We are looking for some Student Leaders!
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We are excited about our student leadership. If you have any questions about student leadership, please call 215-256-6026 or email youth@faithbfc.org

 

What Is Student Leadership?  

    Jesus gave us a standard for leadership when He said to His disciples, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave--just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Matt 20:25-28 Not only does Jesus shatter an existing leadership style (being in charge), but He lays out a prescription of a leader that reflects serving others. Serving others is how we define ministry. This type of servant-leadership is not attractive to most people. It goes in direct opposition to the attitude of running to the car to ride in the front seat and being first in line to eat. But this is the type of servant standard we want reflected by our student leaders. You don’t have to be in front to lead. You lead others by your example, and by the commitments you make. 

 

What A Student Leader Is Committed To  

Committed to a Relationship with Christ 

I acknowledge the Lordship of Jesus Christ in my life and have a personal relationship with him.  

Committed to Growing in Christ  

I am committing to spiritual growth through the habits of: consistent quiet times accountability with another believer memorization of scripture involved with church body giving personal Bible Study  

Committed to Serving Because of Christ  

I am committing to contributing to or leading a ministry on a consistent basis.  

Committed to Living a “No Doubt” Lifestyle  

I am committing to choices, a lifestyle, and attitudes that are Godly, knowing that my leadership is a model for other students.  

Committed to Friendship Evangelism  

I am committing to Friendship Evangelism, and bringing my friends to appropriate programs.  

Committed to the Student Ministry 

I am committing to attend Wednesday Night Bible Study and greet other students in order to create a warm environment.  

I am committing to attend a non-negotiable, monthly student leadership meeting. 

I am committing to greet other students at all the programs I attend. 

I am committing to understand the purpose statement and to memorize it.  

I am committing to understand the strategy and the maturity process of the youth ministry.  

 

   We’re asking a lot from student leaders and because of this, we realize leadership isn’t for everyone. Many people won’t want to rise to the high level of commitment we are expecting. If student leadership isn’t for you, don’t worry about it. Not being involved in student leadership isn’t necessarily a measure of your spiritual maturity. We are committed to you and want to help you continue to grow spiritually regardless of your involvement. Although we’re asking for a considerable commitment from our student leaders, there are also benefits. Student leadership has high requirements, but it also has high rewards. Part of the high reward that student leaders receive is more intense and personal time with the adult volunteers. We want to invest in the lives of our leaders.  

 

To Your Parents  

   We are especially concerned about the family life of our student leaders. We don’t want to create a ton of programs to keep students out every night of the week. Spiritual growth does not necessarily require sacrificing family time and commitments. As far as a time commitment, we’re asking our leadership students to attend Wednesday Night Bible Study, be a part of a small group, attend a monthly leadership meeting (two hours), and care for other students. What parents can expect from the Youth Ministry Adult Staff:  

1. We will Model Christian leadership for your kids.  

2. We will Mentor them in their leadership development.  

3. We will Monitor their growth as student leaders.  

4. We will Motivate them through encouragement and feedback. 

5. We will encourage them to Multiply by sharing their giftedness with others. Once your son or daughter has filled out the application, we will contact you to make sure you understand and can support the commitments we are looking for.  

 

How To Become A Student Leader  

1. Prayerfully consider all the student leader commitments.  

2. Talk with your family and evaluate the commitments.  

3. Type your answers to the seven questions below. 

4. Turn in your answers and schedule a meeting with Steve.  

 

Student Leader Application  

Please type your answers to all of the following questions.  

1. Why do you want to be in student leadership?  

2. How do you feel about the Student Leader Commitments?  

3. How would your non-Christian friends describe your relationship with God?  

4. How would your Christian friends describe your relationship with God?  

5. How would your parents describe your relationship with God?  

6. How is your “friendship evangelism” going?  

7. Explain your spiritual growth and comment on your development of the HABITS of Spiritual growth:  

Hang time (quiet time) with God.  

Accountability  

Bible Memorization  

Involvement in the church  

Tithing Commitment  

Study Scripture