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An Overview of Youth Ministry at Crossroads

Given the personality of the Crossroads CRC community, youth ministry has developed these characteristics…

Mentorship

The most effective way to disciple young people is to be personally involved in their lives. As fun as elaborate programming can be, in the end dynamic programs will only have a short-term effect if not followed by committed, honest relationship-building. Our goal as is to minister through mentorship. We seek to be candid and open about our relationship with God – our spiritual journeys and its ups and downs. In the days between large, group get-togethers, the the adult volunteer team will meet individually or with pairs of youth to talk about their lives and spiritual journeys.

Bible Study

The youth group as a whole meets on Sunday evenings. Meetings rotate – sometimes at different participants’ homes or in the youth room at Crossroads. The meetings generally consist of dinner (provided by parents on a rotating schedule), games, music, and an informal Bible study.

Service

Students’ worlds can be very small, if not actively broadened. Through service and community outreach, Crossroads’ youth ministry aims to expand our students’ comfort zone and grow their faith and commitment to Christ-like service. One example of the youth doing this is through our involvement with Green Oak Ranch, an alcohol recovery residence in Vista. We visit the Ranch to play board and card games with the residents, and to participate in a Bible study led by a member of Crossroads. This outreach has been enthusiastically embraced by GOR residents, and the youth who have consistently participated have been blessed by the interaction.

The youth are also involved in short term mission trips during the summer months. In the past we've served in Juarez, Mexico and in the inner-city of Los Angeles. The youth assist people, churches, and ministries that are there on a long-term basis, working with children, elderly, homeless, and working poor families. These summer mission trips are a fabulous opportunity for the youth to practice being the hands and feet of Christ.

It is our hope that your young people will find our youth ministry a loving and supportive place to safely experience new spiritual challenges and be transformed into a Christ-centered member of the church and global community.

High School Mission Trip This year the High School youth will be able to attend a mission trip organized through Youthworks in San Francisco, CA. This trip is scheduled for July 25-30th, 2010. The youth will serve in a variety of ways during this mission trip. They will have several opportunities to minister to the homeless in San Francisco and will participate in area children’s programs as they reflect the light of Jesus Christ. Students may spend all week at one ministry or switch between ministries during the week. Youth Work’s goal is to partner with local organizations and programs that seek to address the very basic needs of residents. Students may serve at places like: Children’s Programs, Elderly Centers, Soup Kitchens/Homeless Shelters and Thrift Stores. Youth Works cannot confirm until all groups arrive there what ministries the students will be a part of during the week. They ask that we come with a willing and flexible spirit! Contact Sylvia Bons for more information.