"The Student Ministry I See"

By Pastor Mark Waldrop, Adapted from Pastor Brian Houston and Pastor Chris Hodges

I see a Student Ministry so life giving and so refreshing that the buildings struggle to contain the increase.

I see a Student Ministry where the students have found a relationship with God instead of religion—where living for God is no longer an obligation, it’s a heart-felt desire.

I see a Student Ministry where students are continually taking next steps in their spiritual journey with the goal of reaching new heights in every part of their lives.

I see a Student Ministry full of students who are growing in God and discovering that God wants to use them to make a difference—where every student is experiencing the kind of fulfillment that only God can give.

I see a Student Ministry where God uses ordinary students to serve the people of our city so that they in turn would open their hearts to God.

I see a Student Ministry so compassionate that students are drawn from impossible situations into a loving and friendly circle of hope, where answers are found and acceptance is given.

I see a Student Ministry so committed to raising, training and empowering a leadership generation of students who will go from this place and change the whole world.

I see a Student Ministry who never stops searching for lost people because God never stopped searching for them.

I see a Student Ministry so Kingdom-minded that they will count whatever the cost and pay whatever the price to see revival sweep this land. (2 Chronicles 7:14)

I see a Student Ministry that realizes that none of this can happen by their own ability. Instead they are a ministry that is committed to prayer and dependent on the Holy Spirit.

I see a Student Ministry where Jesus is Lord and all the glory goes to God.