July 3: Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon: Brent McKinney, teaching!
Join us as we continue our summer series on the life of Joshua!
Team Ireland Update:
Thursday Night, July 7. 6:30PM—8:30PM, Dinner provided.
Team Meeting at Brent’s house (5237 Prairie Creek Drive, FM, 75028)
Parents are welcome to attend, too!
We’ll be going over any and all details to finalize our trip which leaves DFW on July 11 (American Airlines Flight #2354, departing at 2:15PM)!
Twitterfic Wednesdays (and/or Facebook Status Update Wednesdays)
begin on July 6, so check your Facebook news feed at 4PM each Wednesday!
Brent will give you the location of the hang out—which will usually last about an hour and the all begin at 7PM unless otherwise noted! We’ll try to keep the cost of each event between $5-10!
If you aren’t friends with Brent on Facebook you’ll want to do that ASAP—if you are, you should be getting these announcements in your message box every Thursday. And, you can follow BrentMcKinney on Twitter). Also, students, if you aren’t getting text updates from Elli (she sent out a test text last week so if you didn’t get it, you aren’t on it) you’ll want to send her your name and number!
The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG grand total for the school year was $1,516! After speaking with the director of the organization, he wants to see if we can complete the giving for the well, so we’ll continue our once per month giving with a few new opportunities thrown in! More information available in Sunday School, and you can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”
CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART BEGAN JULY 1!!!!!
This month’s project: “Truth Telling”—projects due by July 31
Take some sidewalk chalk and write the word TRUTH in big letters somewhere cool & different. Find a Bible verse you like with “truth” in it…put the notation near the TRUTH chalk word you wrote. Take a creative photo of yourself with your word & verse. Color print the photo and bring it by July 31. We’ll put them in the art gallery by August 7. August’s project: Black-Out Poetry.
DID YOU MISS THE PARENT’S MEETING held on May 29? You can grab the notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and get the video of the first hour at http://www.vimeo.com/24486607 (if you need a password it’s abc123). Sorry, but the camera died and missed the last 10 minutes or so!
*Special thanks to all the high school students who served at Vacation Bible School last week!
From the Music Camp Staff:
Music camp is from July 11-15, and we're looking for some awesome youth who want to serve at Splash Kingdom. . If you are interested, please text/call Sandi Shipley at 214-808-2107. Training will be Sunday, July 10th after the 2nd service (this is mandatory). Thanks!
*We’ve got a couple more weeks of the “loose change to loosen chains” before we send off our last check! Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the summer to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!
*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Announcements
Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry June 19 & 26, 2011 Announcements
A reminder: there is NOT a high school Sunday School class on June 19 (due to the high school mission trip).
June 26: Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon: Brent McKinney, teaching!
Join us as we begin our summer series on the life of Joshua!
Team Arizona Update:
Please have your final payments and paperwork completed by JUNE 12 IF AT ALL POSSIBLE! This will be greatly appreciated!
Saturday, June 25: We should arrive between 6PM & 8PM. Parents, don’t forget, the trip isn’t over until we’ve unpacked and you are told you may leave by Brent. Please be on time to pick up your kids (they’ll call when we get about 45 minutes away from CBC).
The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG grand total for the school year was $1,516! After speaking with the director of the organization, he wants to see if we can complete the giving for the well, so we’ll continue our once per month giving with a few new opportunities thrown in! More information available in Sunday School, and you can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”
(over, please)
CBC Summer Wednesday Night Kick-Off Pool Party!
Wednesday Night, June 29, 7:00—8:30PM.
At The Smith’s: 303 Highland Court in Double Oak 75077
Everyone will need to bring their own towel…and we’ll also need everyone to bring their own soft drink (not necessarily to share, just bring what YOU want to drink) as we’ll be providing the pizza! Please RSVP to Brent on FB or text message by Tuesday, June 28 at 10PM so we’ll know how much pizza to buy!
Also, Twitterfic Wednesdays (and/or Facebook Status Update Wednesdays will begin on July 6, so if you aren’t friends with Brent on Facebook you’ll want to do that ASAP—if you are, you should be getting these announcements in your message box every Thursday. And, you can follow BrentMcKinney on Twitter). Also, students, if you aren’t getting text updates from Elli (she sent out a test text last week so if you didn’t get it, you aren’t on it) you’ll want to send her your name and number!
CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART BEGINS JULY 1!!!!!
This month’s project: “Truth Telling”—projects due by July 31
Take some sidewalk chalk and write the word TRUTH in big letters somewhere cool & different. Find a Bible verse you like with “truth” in it…put the notation near the TRUTH chalk word you wrote. Take a creative photo of yourself with your word & verse. Color print the photo and bring it by July 31. We’ll put them in the art gallery by August 7. August’s project: Black-Out Poetry.
DID YOU MISS THE PARENT’S MEETING held on May 29? You can grab the notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and get the video of the first hour at http://www.vimeo.com/24486607 (if you need a password it’s abc123). Sorry, but the camera died and missed the last 10 minutes or so!
*VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. If you’re interested in serving contact Dawn at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com for more info.
From the Music Camp Staff:
Music camp is from July11-15, and we're looking for some awesome youth who want to serve at Splash Kingdom. . If you are interested, please text/call Sandi Shipley at 214-808-2107. Training will be Sunday, July 10th after the 2nd service (this is mandatory). Thanks!
*We’ve got a couple more weeks of the “loose change to loosen chains” before we send off our last check! Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the summer to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!
*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!
A reminder: there is NOT a high school Sunday School class on June 19 (due to the high school mission trip).
June 26: Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon: Brent McKinney, teaching!
Join us as we begin our summer series on the life of Joshua!
Team Arizona Update:
Please have your final payments and paperwork completed by JUNE 12 IF AT ALL POSSIBLE! This will be greatly appreciated!
Saturday, June 25: We should arrive between 6PM & 8PM. Parents, don’t forget, the trip isn’t over until we’ve unpacked and you are told you may leave by Brent. Please be on time to pick up your kids (they’ll call when we get about 45 minutes away from CBC).
The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG grand total for the school year was $1,516! After speaking with the director of the organization, he wants to see if we can complete the giving for the well, so we’ll continue our once per month giving with a few new opportunities thrown in! More information available in Sunday School, and you can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”
(over, please)
CBC Summer Wednesday Night Kick-Off Pool Party!
Wednesday Night, June 29, 7:00—8:30PM.
At The Smith’s: 303 Highland Court in Double Oak 75077
Everyone will need to bring their own towel…and we’ll also need everyone to bring their own soft drink (not necessarily to share, just bring what YOU want to drink) as we’ll be providing the pizza! Please RSVP to Brent on FB or text message by Tuesday, June 28 at 10PM so we’ll know how much pizza to buy!
Also, Twitterfic Wednesdays (and/or Facebook Status Update Wednesdays will begin on July 6, so if you aren’t friends with Brent on Facebook you’ll want to do that ASAP—if you are, you should be getting these announcements in your message box every Thursday. And, you can follow BrentMcKinney on Twitter). Also, students, if you aren’t getting text updates from Elli (she sent out a test text last week so if you didn’t get it, you aren’t on it) you’ll want to send her your name and number!
CBC’s YEAR OF GONZO STUDENT ART BEGINS JULY 1!!!!!
This month’s project: “Truth Telling”—projects due by July 31
Take some sidewalk chalk and write the word TRUTH in big letters somewhere cool & different. Find a Bible verse you like with “truth” in it…put the notation near the TRUTH chalk word you wrote. Take a creative photo of yourself with your word & verse. Color print the photo and bring it by July 31. We’ll put them in the art gallery by August 7. August’s project: Black-Out Poetry.
DID YOU MISS THE PARENT’S MEETING held on May 29? You can grab the notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and get the video of the first hour at http://www.vimeo.com/24486607 (if you need a password it’s abc123). Sorry, but the camera died and missed the last 10 minutes or so!
*VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. If you’re interested in serving contact Dawn at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com for more info.
From the Music Camp Staff:
Music camp is from July11-15, and we're looking for some awesome youth who want to serve at Splash Kingdom. . If you are interested, please text/call Sandi Shipley at 214-808-2107. Training will be Sunday, July 10th after the 2nd service (this is mandatory). Thanks!
*We’ve got a couple more weeks of the “loose change to loosen chains” before we send off our last check! Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the summer to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!
*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Announcements for June 12 & 19
Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry June 12 & 19, 2011 Announcements
Today in Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon: Charlie Ridenour, teaching!
As a reminder, there is NOT a high school Sunday School class on June 19 (due to the high school mission trip). Class will resume on June 26!
Brent will be teaching in the main services on June 12 with his tribute to the senior class…and the topic will be the life of Paul and the elements of his transformation.
Team Arizona Update:
Please have your final payments and paperwork completed by JUNE 12 IF AT ALL POSSIBLE! This will be greatly appreciated!
Week of June 13—17: All team members should be ready to assist should you be asked by adults to serve via packing, kitchen crew, shopping crew, etc. If you are NOT contacted, please don’t worry.
Saturday, June 18: Don’t forget that DEPARTURE time is 5:50AM. This means you should arrive at CBC, check in, and start loading your gear at 5:30AM. Eating first is a wise move!
Saturday, June 25: We should arrive between 6PM & 8PM. Parents, don’t forget, the trip isn’t over until we’ve unpacked and you are told you may leave by Brent. Please be on time to pick up your kids (they’ll call when we get about 45 minutes away from CBC).
The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG was last Sunday. We will update you with our total on the next announcements! You can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”
(over, please)
CBC Summer Wednesday Night Kick-Off Pool Party!
Wednesday Night, June 29, 7:00—8:30PM.
At The Smith’s: 303 Highland Court in Double Oak 75077
Everyone will need to bring their own towel…and we’ll also need everyone to bring their own soft drink (not necessarily to share, just bring what YOU want to drink) as we’ll be providing the pizza! Please RSVP to Brent on FB or text message by Tuesday, June 28 at 10PM so we’ll know how much pizza to buy!
Also, Twitterfic Wednesdays (and/or Facebook Status Update Wednesdays will begin on July 6, so if you aren’t friends with Brent on Facebook you’ll want to do that ASAP—if you are, you should be getting these announcements in your message box every Thursday. And, you can follow BrentMcKinney on Twitter). Also, students, if you aren’t getting text updates from Elli (she sent out a test text last week so if you didn’t get it, you aren’t on it) you’ll want to send her your name and number!
DID YOU MISS THE PARENT’S MEETING held on May 29? You can grab the notes at www .cbchighschool .blogspot .com and get the video of the first hour at www. vimeo.com/24486607 (if you need a password it’s abc123). Sorry, but the camera died and missed the last 10 minutes or so!
*VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. If you’re interested in serving contact Dawn at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com for more info.
Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve, contact the CBC office)
*We’ve got a couple more weeks of the “loose change to loosen chains” before we send off our last check! Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the summer to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!
*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!
Today in Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon: Charlie Ridenour, teaching!
As a reminder, there is NOT a high school Sunday School class on June 19 (due to the high school mission trip). Class will resume on June 26!
Brent will be teaching in the main services on June 12 with his tribute to the senior class…and the topic will be the life of Paul and the elements of his transformation.
Team Arizona Update:
Please have your final payments and paperwork completed by JUNE 12 IF AT ALL POSSIBLE! This will be greatly appreciated!
Week of June 13—17: All team members should be ready to assist should you be asked by adults to serve via packing, kitchen crew, shopping crew, etc. If you are NOT contacted, please don’t worry.
Saturday, June 18: Don’t forget that DEPARTURE time is 5:50AM. This means you should arrive at CBC, check in, and start loading your gear at 5:30AM. Eating first is a wise move!
Saturday, June 25: We should arrive between 6PM & 8PM. Parents, don’t forget, the trip isn’t over until we’ve unpacked and you are told you may leave by Brent. Please be on time to pick up your kids (they’ll call when we get about 45 minutes away from CBC).
The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG was last Sunday. We will update you with our total on the next announcements! You can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”
(over, please)
CBC Summer Wednesday Night Kick-Off Pool Party!
Wednesday Night, June 29, 7:00—8:30PM.
At The Smith’s: 303 Highland Court in Double Oak 75077
Everyone will need to bring their own towel…and we’ll also need everyone to bring their own soft drink (not necessarily to share, just bring what YOU want to drink) as we’ll be providing the pizza! Please RSVP to Brent on FB or text message by Tuesday, June 28 at 10PM so we’ll know how much pizza to buy!
Also, Twitterfic Wednesdays (and/or Facebook Status Update Wednesdays will begin on July 6, so if you aren’t friends with Brent on Facebook you’ll want to do that ASAP—if you are, you should be getting these announcements in your message box every Thursday. And, you can follow BrentMcKinney on Twitter). Also, students, if you aren’t getting text updates from Elli (she sent out a test text last week so if you didn’t get it, you aren’t on it) you’ll want to send her your name and number!
DID YOU MISS THE PARENT’S MEETING held on May 29? You can grab the notes at www .cbchighschool .blogspot .com and get the video of the first hour at www. vimeo.com/24486607 (if you need a password it’s abc123). Sorry, but the camera died and missed the last 10 minutes or so!
*VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. If you’re interested in serving contact Dawn at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com for more info.
Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve, contact the CBC office)
*We’ve got a couple more weeks of the “loose change to loosen chains” before we send off our last check! Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the summer to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!
*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Announcements (scroll down for parent meeting notes!)
Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry June 5, 2011 Announcements
Today in Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon: Promotion Sunday! Join us as we welcome the class of 2015 to the student ministry!
The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG IS TODAY, Sun. June 5!
It is our hope that everyone who attends Sunday School TODAY will bring $30, which will help us reach our goal of providing a well for a village in Africa before school is out. We’ve raised nearly $1,250! Our goal is $3,500 by June 5.…You can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”
Team Arizona Meeting: Today, June 5, after 2nd Service
In The Dungeon!
Meeting is for both students going and their parents!
If you have your forms completed and/or your financial deposit ready to be made, this would be an excellent time for you to bring them both! Please make plans to be there as this meeting will cover the schedule and main gathering of team members!
Brent will be teaching in the main services on June 12 with his tribute to the senior class…and the topic will be the life of Paul & his transformation.
Wednesday Night Fellowships will begin with a pool party on June 29, 2011. Full details to be announced next week!
(over, please)
DID YOU MISS THE PARENT’S MEETING LAST WEEKEND?
You can grab the notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and get the video of the first hour at http://www.vimeo.com/24486607 (if you need a password it’s abc123). Sorry, but the camera died and missed the last 10 minutes or so!
*VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. If you’re interested in serving contact Dawn at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com for more info.
Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve, contact the CBC office)
*Middle School Mission Project, June 12-16.
*Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!
*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!
Today in Sunday School, 10:30—11:45AM in the Dungeon: Promotion Sunday! Join us as we welcome the class of 2015 to the student ministry!
The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG IS TODAY, Sun. June 5!
It is our hope that everyone who attends Sunday School TODAY will bring $30, which will help us reach our goal of providing a well for a village in Africa before school is out. We’ve raised nearly $1,250! Our goal is $3,500 by June 5.…You can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”
Team Arizona Meeting: Today, June 5, after 2nd Service
In The Dungeon!
Meeting is for both students going and their parents!
If you have your forms completed and/or your financial deposit ready to be made, this would be an excellent time for you to bring them both! Please make plans to be there as this meeting will cover the schedule and main gathering of team members!
Brent will be teaching in the main services on June 12 with his tribute to the senior class…and the topic will be the life of Paul & his transformation.
Wednesday Night Fellowships will begin with a pool party on June 29, 2011. Full details to be announced next week!
(over, please)
DID YOU MISS THE PARENT’S MEETING LAST WEEKEND?
You can grab the notes at www.cbchighschool.blogspot.com and get the video of the first hour at http://www.vimeo.com/24486607 (if you need a password it’s abc123). Sorry, but the camera died and missed the last 10 minutes or so!
*VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. If you’re interested in serving contact Dawn at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com for more info.
Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve, contact the CBC office)
*Middle School Mission Project, June 12-16.
*Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!
*Pray for Johan in Columbia and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Notes from the parent meeting on May 29
You may want to go to the CBC High School Student Ministry Channel on Vimeo.com and follow along with the first hour of the meeting...
Crossroads Bible Church Student Ministry
2011-2012 Ministry Plan
Student Ministry Mission Statement: The CBC student ministry exists to assist the parents we serve as they disciple their teenagers by preaching Christ and making disciples among the students God brings us in grades 6—college.
Based on an evaluation of the past year and a review of our beliefs and values, in this fiscal year, we’d like to focus on the following areas:
Objective: Give more support to volunteer high school small group leaders. This will include better training, enhanced encouragement, guidance & support. Goal: Start, July. Initial presentation: September. Year-round maintenance.
Objective: Re-define the purpose and goals of the high school Sunday School class. Align use of the class hour around those findings. Set realistic, measurable & objective goals regarding the implementation and execution of findings. Goal: Start, July. Ongoing evaluation throughout the year.
Objective: Integrate high school student ministry with children, middle school and college ministries. Design and implement a ministry vision based on findings from the “Orange” Strategy Conference. This may include a “family experience” as a basis for integration. Goal: Start (preliminary meetings already in progress), June 2010. Family Experience kick-off in Fall, 2011. Integration of ministries will be an ongoing process as to vision and degree.
Objective: Design and implement a ministry to parents. Initially, this may be to high school/middle school parents, however, the goal is tied to ministry vision from “Orange.” This could take a variety of forms. Goal: Start, immediately. Ongoing discussion and implementation as Orange strategy/plan unfolds.
Objective: Reiterate value of student ministry art gallery. Provide opportunities for students to innovatively create art in a variety of mediums. Goal: Start, July. 12 months worth of activities, including photography, “gonzo” art, & film.
Crossroads Bible Church Student Ministry
Parent’s Meeting Notes
May 29, 2011.
I. Introduction of Staff:
A. Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries.
1. Been at Crossroads full-time in this position since August, 1996.
2. Graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, Auburn University.
B. Charlie Ridenour, Director of Middle School Ministries.
1. Been at CBC since October, 2008. Grew up in Double Oak.
2. Graduated from Moody Bible Institute and Wheaton College.
II. Mission Statement:
The CBC student ministry exists to assist the parents we serve as they disciple their teenagers by preaching Christ and making disciples among the students God brings us in grades 6—12.
“…assist the parents…”—
We are, quite simply, a resource that parents can use to the degree they have need. All of our “programs” may not be of specific use to your family. It is our understanding that of the 168 hours in a week, AT BEST, we can give 3 to any one kid…so, we’re well aware of our limitations.
“…we serve…”
It is our role to serve parents. The levels of service vary according to the needs of the family at any given time. One reality is that, at some time during high school, the teens will begin to make their faith their own…it is our desire to ensure that we reinforce the messages that parents have been giving their teens all along the way, so the teens can begin to make their faith their own while having a church staff that is saying the same things with a different voice.
“…as they disciple their teenagers…”
We see the parents as the primary disciplers of their teenagers.
“…preaching Christ and making disciples…”
We are not babysitters or entertainers. We do not view our ministry as trying to keep kids out of trouble or helping them be better students or citizens. We see our role as to preach Christ, using the living and active Word (being careful to avoid manipulating their emotions) and trusting the Holy Spirit to grow each teen in His time, in His way. Making disciples who are effective servants and ministers is NOT something that takes place when they’re grown-ups.
“…the students God brings us in grades 6—12.”
We try to avoid “numbers” talk. Our aims are the same if 2 teens show up or 200 teens show up. We’ll trust Him to grow, or shrink, this ministry as He sees fit. Also, please don’t ask us to make exceptions to grade levels. However, in the interest of parents grasping the actual size of the ministry, we have been averaging 160 students in Sunday School and roughly 140 in small groups every week. The reality of this lies in YOUR expectations of our staff. We cannot give every single student the personal attention you may desire.
III. For the “Rookie Parents” Middle School vs. High School.
A. CBC schedule now “shifts.”
Your primary discipleship options have now changed. The Sunday School class meets during our 2nd service at 10:45AM, rather than at 9AM. There are continuing education classes in our CE department that give you options at 10:45.
Wednesday night will now become the primary night for discipleship, and it’s off-campus (we try to serve by alternating between FMHS and MHS districts).
B. Twice a month organized times of fellowship.
Fellowship is an important part of the discipleship process. There are opportunities informally as well (movie nights, post-SS lunches, etc.)
C. Mission Trips/Ski Trips/Conferences/Service projects.
Now your teen will be a part of the high school ministry, there will be ample opportunities for them to be a part of these at an age appropriate level…obviously increasing in responsibility as they get older.
D. Assimilation to CBC as well as “high school.”
We view the summer as a crucial time for both, and they “handshake” with each other. Wednesday nights are, by design, highly fellowship oriented…NEW FOR THIS SUMMER: FB STATUS/TWITTERIFFIC WEDNESDAYS!!! (our plan is to announce an inexpensive gathering each Wednesday at 4PM…such as “Meet at CiCi’s Pizza for dinner tonight at 6PM” or “Join us for Sno-Cones on 2499 at 7PM.” This will help form friendships that will help them in the fall as well as give them a positive introduction to the ministry.
E. Social differences to prepare for:
They’re now involved with 18-year-olds (this will involve more “mature subject matter”—both good, like college, and bad, like life experiences).
They will have options that will expose their character and decision making abilities (riding around with people old enough to drive, which changes decision-making).
The “dating” element—it changes from “crushes” to more serious levels.
The “spiritual” element—“everybody else seems to be understanding it, but not me.”
The “making their faith their own” element—differences in “understanding”—more questioning of what they believe.
More “artistic” elements: Film festival, art, museums, jazz, etc.
IV. Communication with you:
A. Sunday School is primary manner we give out information to students. Weekly announcements sheets, e-mailed as well, year-calendars, parent’s meetings, Grapevine, web site.
B. Brent@crossroadsbible.org; Please contact me and we’ll put you on the mailing list for weekly announcement sheet mailings as well as sign up forms, etc. Make sure to include your child’s grade/gender as that’s how we break out our mailing lists.
C. An additional way: Facebook. Simply “friend” me and ask me to put you on the parent list. TWITTER! Simply sign up and “follow” me.
V. How YOU can serve US:
A. Avoid the “traps” teens use to avoid coming to CBC:
1. “no one likes me/I have no friends there” (check THEIR attitudes)
2. “Brent hates me” (we don’t hate any kids; we do correct them)
3. Get another perspective on their story (not all kids get all the information correctly)
B. Encourage attendance at CBC main services (may require scheduling on your part). DISCUSSION OF ADDING A FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE ON SATURDAYS AT CBC—NOTHING IS CONCRETE AND IT’S ONLY ONE IDEA OF MANY…but there are benefits of worshiping together and opening up service avenues we currently do NOT have.
C. Serve by example (CBC needs your gifts and talents)
D. Lead by example! It’s hard to get them involved if YOU aren’t involved.
E. “Helping” your teen (remind them of what they’re coming for; help them get ready for Sundays with homework/work/extracurriculars, etc.). HAVE THEM BRING THEIR BIBLES—PREFERABLY NOT ON THEIR PHONES! Brent teaches out of the NASB, but we recommend the New Living Translation for early high school, and then going to the NASB some time around their junior or senior year…maybe one they take to college, etc.
F. Please don’t take care of ministry business with us in hallways.
G. Please make a home phone call to us the LAST effort you make to get information. (It’s one phone call to you, but it’s 50 to us) Try finding the written materials, or the CBC office, web, etc.)
H. Please observe and be respectful of ALL deadlines.
I. Drop by to talk/chat about your student! We LOVE this!!! It’s always enjoyable to discuss where your teen “is” in life and how we can serve together to allow them to transform.
VI. Questions and Answers:
VII. Close in prayer.
Student Ministry Key Events/Dates:
Need a host home for a high school pool party on June 29!
Twitteriffic/Status Update Wednesdays begin July 6 and continue through August 3.
High School Mission Trip (Ireland): Date, July 11-26, 2011.
August 22: LISD start of school.
High School Small Groups Start: August 24. End 1st Semester, December 7.
Pine Cove Service Weekend: October 21-23.
Christmas Party: December 16. LISD Holiday Break: December 21.
Return to school, January 2, 2012.
High School Small Groups Start: January 11. End 2nd Semester, May 16.
No Agenda Retreat: January 13-15, 2012. Pine Cove Shores.
LISD Spring Break, March 19—23.
Senior Speeches: May 19.
LISD last day of school May 31 (or June 1 for inclement weather)
Graduation dates: June 3 (MHS & LHS), June 4 (FMHS).
High School Mission Trip: June 9-16, 2012 (moved forward a week).
Crossroads Bible Church Student Ministry
2011-2012 Ministry Plan
Student Ministry Mission Statement: The CBC student ministry exists to assist the parents we serve as they disciple their teenagers by preaching Christ and making disciples among the students God brings us in grades 6—college.
Based on an evaluation of the past year and a review of our beliefs and values, in this fiscal year, we’d like to focus on the following areas:
Objective: Give more support to volunteer high school small group leaders. This will include better training, enhanced encouragement, guidance & support. Goal: Start, July. Initial presentation: September. Year-round maintenance.
Objective: Re-define the purpose and goals of the high school Sunday School class. Align use of the class hour around those findings. Set realistic, measurable & objective goals regarding the implementation and execution of findings. Goal: Start, July. Ongoing evaluation throughout the year.
Objective: Integrate high school student ministry with children, middle school and college ministries. Design and implement a ministry vision based on findings from the “Orange” Strategy Conference. This may include a “family experience” as a basis for integration. Goal: Start (preliminary meetings already in progress), June 2010. Family Experience kick-off in Fall, 2011. Integration of ministries will be an ongoing process as to vision and degree.
Objective: Design and implement a ministry to parents. Initially, this may be to high school/middle school parents, however, the goal is tied to ministry vision from “Orange.” This could take a variety of forms. Goal: Start, immediately. Ongoing discussion and implementation as Orange strategy/plan unfolds.
Objective: Reiterate value of student ministry art gallery. Provide opportunities for students to innovatively create art in a variety of mediums. Goal: Start, July. 12 months worth of activities, including photography, “gonzo” art, & film.
Crossroads Bible Church Student Ministry
Parent’s Meeting Notes
May 29, 2011.
I. Introduction of Staff:
A. Brent McKinney, Pastor of Student Ministries.
1. Been at Crossroads full-time in this position since August, 1996.
2. Graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, Auburn University.
B. Charlie Ridenour, Director of Middle School Ministries.
1. Been at CBC since October, 2008. Grew up in Double Oak.
2. Graduated from Moody Bible Institute and Wheaton College.
II. Mission Statement:
The CBC student ministry exists to assist the parents we serve as they disciple their teenagers by preaching Christ and making disciples among the students God brings us in grades 6—12.
“…assist the parents…”—
We are, quite simply, a resource that parents can use to the degree they have need. All of our “programs” may not be of specific use to your family. It is our understanding that of the 168 hours in a week, AT BEST, we can give 3 to any one kid…so, we’re well aware of our limitations.
“…we serve…”
It is our role to serve parents. The levels of service vary according to the needs of the family at any given time. One reality is that, at some time during high school, the teens will begin to make their faith their own…it is our desire to ensure that we reinforce the messages that parents have been giving their teens all along the way, so the teens can begin to make their faith their own while having a church staff that is saying the same things with a different voice.
“…as they disciple their teenagers…”
We see the parents as the primary disciplers of their teenagers.
“…preaching Christ and making disciples…”
We are not babysitters or entertainers. We do not view our ministry as trying to keep kids out of trouble or helping them be better students or citizens. We see our role as to preach Christ, using the living and active Word (being careful to avoid manipulating their emotions) and trusting the Holy Spirit to grow each teen in His time, in His way. Making disciples who are effective servants and ministers is NOT something that takes place when they’re grown-ups.
“…the students God brings us in grades 6—12.”
We try to avoid “numbers” talk. Our aims are the same if 2 teens show up or 200 teens show up. We’ll trust Him to grow, or shrink, this ministry as He sees fit. Also, please don’t ask us to make exceptions to grade levels. However, in the interest of parents grasping the actual size of the ministry, we have been averaging 160 students in Sunday School and roughly 140 in small groups every week. The reality of this lies in YOUR expectations of our staff. We cannot give every single student the personal attention you may desire.
III. For the “Rookie Parents” Middle School vs. High School.
A. CBC schedule now “shifts.”
Your primary discipleship options have now changed. The Sunday School class meets during our 2nd service at 10:45AM, rather than at 9AM. There are continuing education classes in our CE department that give you options at 10:45.
Wednesday night will now become the primary night for discipleship, and it’s off-campus (we try to serve by alternating between FMHS and MHS districts).
B. Twice a month organized times of fellowship.
Fellowship is an important part of the discipleship process. There are opportunities informally as well (movie nights, post-SS lunches, etc.)
C. Mission Trips/Ski Trips/Conferences/Service projects.
Now your teen will be a part of the high school ministry, there will be ample opportunities for them to be a part of these at an age appropriate level…obviously increasing in responsibility as they get older.
D. Assimilation to CBC as well as “high school.”
We view the summer as a crucial time for both, and they “handshake” with each other. Wednesday nights are, by design, highly fellowship oriented…NEW FOR THIS SUMMER: FB STATUS/TWITTERIFFIC WEDNESDAYS!!! (our plan is to announce an inexpensive gathering each Wednesday at 4PM…such as “Meet at CiCi’s Pizza for dinner tonight at 6PM” or “Join us for Sno-Cones on 2499 at 7PM.” This will help form friendships that will help them in the fall as well as give them a positive introduction to the ministry.
E. Social differences to prepare for:
They’re now involved with 18-year-olds (this will involve more “mature subject matter”—both good, like college, and bad, like life experiences).
They will have options that will expose their character and decision making abilities (riding around with people old enough to drive, which changes decision-making).
The “dating” element—it changes from “crushes” to more serious levels.
The “spiritual” element—“everybody else seems to be understanding it, but not me.”
The “making their faith their own” element—differences in “understanding”—more questioning of what they believe.
More “artistic” elements: Film festival, art, museums, jazz, etc.
IV. Communication with you:
A. Sunday School is primary manner we give out information to students. Weekly announcements sheets, e-mailed as well, year-calendars, parent’s meetings, Grapevine, web site.
B. Brent@crossroadsbible.org; Please contact me and we’ll put you on the mailing list for weekly announcement sheet mailings as well as sign up forms, etc. Make sure to include your child’s grade/gender as that’s how we break out our mailing lists.
C. An additional way: Facebook. Simply “friend” me and ask me to put you on the parent list. TWITTER! Simply sign up and “follow” me.
V. How YOU can serve US:
A. Avoid the “traps” teens use to avoid coming to CBC:
1. “no one likes me/I have no friends there” (check THEIR attitudes)
2. “Brent hates me” (we don’t hate any kids; we do correct them)
3. Get another perspective on their story (not all kids get all the information correctly)
B. Encourage attendance at CBC main services (may require scheduling on your part). DISCUSSION OF ADDING A FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE ON SATURDAYS AT CBC—NOTHING IS CONCRETE AND IT’S ONLY ONE IDEA OF MANY…but there are benefits of worshiping together and opening up service avenues we currently do NOT have.
C. Serve by example (CBC needs your gifts and talents)
D. Lead by example! It’s hard to get them involved if YOU aren’t involved.
E. “Helping” your teen (remind them of what they’re coming for; help them get ready for Sundays with homework/work/extracurriculars, etc.). HAVE THEM BRING THEIR BIBLES—PREFERABLY NOT ON THEIR PHONES! Brent teaches out of the NASB, but we recommend the New Living Translation for early high school, and then going to the NASB some time around their junior or senior year…maybe one they take to college, etc.
F. Please don’t take care of ministry business with us in hallways.
G. Please make a home phone call to us the LAST effort you make to get information. (It’s one phone call to you, but it’s 50 to us) Try finding the written materials, or the CBC office, web, etc.)
H. Please observe and be respectful of ALL deadlines.
I. Drop by to talk/chat about your student! We LOVE this!!! It’s always enjoyable to discuss where your teen “is” in life and how we can serve together to allow them to transform.
VI. Questions and Answers:
VII. Close in prayer.
Student Ministry Key Events/Dates:
Need a host home for a high school pool party on June 29!
Twitteriffic/Status Update Wednesdays begin July 6 and continue through August 3.
High School Mission Trip (Ireland): Date, July 11-26, 2011.
August 22: LISD start of school.
High School Small Groups Start: August 24. End 1st Semester, December 7.
Pine Cove Service Weekend: October 21-23.
Christmas Party: December 16. LISD Holiday Break: December 21.
Return to school, January 2, 2012.
High School Small Groups Start: January 11. End 2nd Semester, May 16.
No Agenda Retreat: January 13-15, 2012. Pine Cove Shores.
LISD Spring Break, March 19—23.
Senior Speeches: May 19.
LISD last day of school May 31 (or June 1 for inclement weather)
Graduation dates: June 3 (MHS & LHS), June 4 (FMHS).
High School Mission Trip: June 9-16, 2012 (moved forward a week).
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Announcements for Memorial Day Weekend
Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry May 29, 2011 Announcements
Reminder: There will NOT be H.S. Sunday School this week! We will resume on June 5 with our Promotion Sunday! Join us as we welcome the class of 2015 to the student ministry!
High School Parent’s Meeting, May 29, 10:45AM in the Dungeon
and this meeting is for parents only, and all who have students in the classes of 2012—2015 are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. The meeting will be over by the end of 2nd service.
Team Arizona Update:
1. Double-check the list (posted in the Dungeon/sent to Facebook groups) to make sure your name is on it. If your name IS NOT on it, we don’t have you signed up.
2. You may begin turning in your other forms ASAP (payment mailbox in the Dungeon or the CBC receptionist during office hours). This includes turning in your money as long as you have all the money for your trip. It would be helpful to have all the money and forms NO LATER than June 12.
3. Clear your calendar for June 5, after 2nd service. We will have a team meeting to finalize work teams, plans, etc. PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
4. Look over the packing list (available in the Dungeon) and begin getting your needed supplies.
The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is June 5!
It is our hope that everyone who attends Sunday School that date will bring $30, which will help us reach our goal of providing a well for a village in Africa before school is out. We’ve raised nearly $1,250! Our goal is $3,500 by June 5.…You can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”
The Ultimate Frisbee game for the guys has been moved to Tuesday Night, May 31, on the CBC field from 7:00PM—8:30PM due to inclement weather. Everybody bring a water bottle!
(over please)
Brent will be teaching in the main services on June 12 with his tribute to the senior class…and the topic will be the life of Paul & his transformation.
*VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. If you’re interested in serving contact Dawn at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com for more info.
Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve, contact the CBC office)
*Middle School Mission Project, June 12-16.
*Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!
*Pray for Johan in Columbia (letter from him in class!) and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!
Reminder: There will NOT be H.S. Sunday School this week! We will resume on June 5 with our Promotion Sunday! Join us as we welcome the class of 2015 to the student ministry!
High School Parent’s Meeting, May 29, 10:45AM in the Dungeon
and this meeting is for parents only, and all who have students in the classes of 2012—2015 are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. The meeting will be over by the end of 2nd service.
Team Arizona Update:
1. Double-check the list (posted in the Dungeon/sent to Facebook groups) to make sure your name is on it. If your name IS NOT on it, we don’t have you signed up.
2. You may begin turning in your other forms ASAP (payment mailbox in the Dungeon or the CBC receptionist during office hours). This includes turning in your money as long as you have all the money for your trip. It would be helpful to have all the money and forms NO LATER than June 12.
3. Clear your calendar for June 5, after 2nd service. We will have a team meeting to finalize work teams, plans, etc. PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
4. Look over the packing list (available in the Dungeon) and begin getting your needed supplies.
The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is June 5!
It is our hope that everyone who attends Sunday School that date will bring $30, which will help us reach our goal of providing a well for a village in Africa before school is out. We’ve raised nearly $1,250! Our goal is $3,500 by June 5.…You can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”
The Ultimate Frisbee game for the guys has been moved to Tuesday Night, May 31, on the CBC field from 7:00PM—8:30PM due to inclement weather. Everybody bring a water bottle!
(over please)
Brent will be teaching in the main services on June 12 with his tribute to the senior class…and the topic will be the life of Paul & his transformation.
*VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. If you’re interested in serving contact Dawn at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com for more info.
Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve, contact the CBC office)
*Middle School Mission Project, June 12-16.
*Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!
*Pray for Johan in Columbia (letter from him in class!) and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Announcements for May 22
Crossroads Bible Church Senior High Student Ministry May 22, 2011 Announcements
H.S. Sunday School, 10:30AM: Senior Speeches!
Free Lunch from Rosa’s Café immediately afterward.
Seniors, you have 0 days until the meeting.
All former CBC students, current & former small group leaders, CBC elders/deacons/staff all have standing invitations. Parents & families (with the approval of your senior teen) of seniors & invited guests are all welcome to enjoy the speeches as well as attend the lunch afterward. Everyone should arrive early as seating is extremely limited!
Parent Service Opportunity: We still need 3 parents to help out to pick up lunch at Rosa’s Café at 11:15AM Sunday. It’s all been paid for, it simply has to be picked up and brought to CBC
High School Parent’s Meeting, May 29, 10:45AM in the Dungeon
There is no high school Sunday School class on that date…and this meeting is for parents only, and all who have students in the classes of 2012—2015 are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. The meeting will be over by the end of 2nd service.
Team Arizona Update:
1. Double-check the list (posted in the Dungeon/sent to Facebook groups) to make sure your name is on it. If your name IS NOT on it, we don’t have you signed up.
2. You may begin turning in your other forms ASAP (payment mailbox in the Dungeon or the CBC receptionist during office hours). This includes turning in your money as long as you have all the money for your trip. It would be helpful to have all the money and forms NO LATER than June 12.
3. Clear your calendar for June 5, after 2nd service. We will have a team meeting to finalize work teams, plans, etc. PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
4. Look over the packing list (available in the Dungeon) and begin getting your needed supplies.
The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is June 5!
It is our hope that everyone who attends Sunday School that date will bring $30, which will help us reach our goal of providing a well for a village in Africa before school is out. We’ve raised nearly $1,250! Our goal is $3,500 by June 5.…You can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”
(over, please)
All Juniors/Seniors will meet in the Dungeon on Wednesday, May 25 from 7:00PM—9:00PM for our annual guys/girls meeting.
All other small groups: Check with your group leader for any updates about your group’s year end party.
The Ultimate Frisbee game for the guys has been moved to Tuesday Night, May 31, on the CBC field from 7:00PM—8:30PM due to inclement weather. Everybody bring a water bottle!
PROMOTION SUNDAY: JUNE 5. Please make every effort to attend as we welcome the class of 2015 to our ministry!
PROMOTION SUNDAY FOR THE CLASS OF 2011: (Date change) Sunday, May 29, 5:00PM @ Chris & Kelly Turner’s house (2105 Welch Court, FM, 75028). A cookout and chance to get information about the summer ministry (with leader Ryan Millard, former CBC grad and seminary student). They have a pool & it should be a great time to get to see all the past CBCers!
*VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. If you’re interested in serving contact Dawn at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com for more info.
Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve, contact the CBC office)
*Middle School Mission Project, June 12-16.
*The loose-change offering ENDS TODAY! Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!
*Pray for Johan in Columbia (letter from him in class!) and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!
Children’s Ministries would like to show appreciation to our teachers who currently serve in Sunday School. On May 22, from 8:45am—9:45am we need 7 volunteers to help facilitate the 1st—5th grade classrooms (no teaching required). If you’re interested, contact Cindy.Renner@CrossroadsBible.Org ASAP.
H.S. Sunday School, 10:30AM: Senior Speeches!
Free Lunch from Rosa’s Café immediately afterward.
Seniors, you have 0 days until the meeting.
All former CBC students, current & former small group leaders, CBC elders/deacons/staff all have standing invitations. Parents & families (with the approval of your senior teen) of seniors & invited guests are all welcome to enjoy the speeches as well as attend the lunch afterward. Everyone should arrive early as seating is extremely limited!
Parent Service Opportunity: We still need 3 parents to help out to pick up lunch at Rosa’s Café at 11:15AM Sunday. It’s all been paid for, it simply has to be picked up and brought to CBC
High School Parent’s Meeting, May 29, 10:45AM in the Dungeon
There is no high school Sunday School class on that date…and this meeting is for parents only, and all who have students in the classes of 2012—2015 are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. The meeting will be over by the end of 2nd service.
Team Arizona Update:
1. Double-check the list (posted in the Dungeon/sent to Facebook groups) to make sure your name is on it. If your name IS NOT on it, we don’t have you signed up.
2. You may begin turning in your other forms ASAP (payment mailbox in the Dungeon or the CBC receptionist during office hours). This includes turning in your money as long as you have all the money for your trip. It would be helpful to have all the money and forms NO LATER than June 12.
3. Clear your calendar for June 5, after 2nd service. We will have a team meeting to finalize work teams, plans, etc. PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
4. Look over the packing list (available in the Dungeon) and begin getting your needed supplies.
The FINAL WATERISBASIC.ORG Sunday is June 5!
It is our hope that everyone who attends Sunday School that date will bring $30, which will help us reach our goal of providing a well for a village in Africa before school is out. We’ve raised nearly $1,250! Our goal is $3,500 by June 5.…You can check our progress on the Facebook page “Water is Basic-CBC”
(over, please)
All Juniors/Seniors will meet in the Dungeon on Wednesday, May 25 from 7:00PM—9:00PM for our annual guys/girls meeting.
All other small groups: Check with your group leader for any updates about your group’s year end party.
The Ultimate Frisbee game for the guys has been moved to Tuesday Night, May 31, on the CBC field from 7:00PM—8:30PM due to inclement weather. Everybody bring a water bottle!
PROMOTION SUNDAY: JUNE 5. Please make every effort to attend as we welcome the class of 2015 to our ministry!
PROMOTION SUNDAY FOR THE CLASS OF 2011: (Date change) Sunday, May 29, 5:00PM @ Chris & Kelly Turner’s house (2105 Welch Court, FM, 75028). A cookout and chance to get information about the summer ministry (with leader Ryan Millard, former CBC grad and seminary student). They have a pool & it should be a great time to get to see all the past CBCers!
*VBS @ CBC, June 27-30. If you’re interested in serving contact Dawn at dawnandcurtis2000@yahoo.com for more info.
Music Camp, July 11-14 (in case you want to serve, contact the CBC office)
*Middle School Mission Project, June 12-16.
*The loose-change offering ENDS TODAY! Since the last few checks we’ve written we now have over $1,000! We’ll be waiting until the end of the year to make our donation to the Somaly Mam Foundation. Thank you so much for your generosity to this cause!
*Pray for Johan in Columbia (letter from him in class!) and Guerson & Kerlande in Haiti!
Children’s Ministries would like to show appreciation to our teachers who currently serve in Sunday School. On May 22, from 8:45am—9:45am we need 7 volunteers to help facilitate the 1st—5th grade classrooms (no teaching required). If you’re interested, contact Cindy.Renner@CrossroadsBible.Org ASAP.
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