The vision of Refuge Youth Ministry is to see young people (Jr. High and High School) develop a...

Relationship with God throught faith in Jesus Christ, being..
Equipped & Encouraged through the Word of God & prayer
Fellowshipping with other believers
Under the influence & guidance of the Holy Spirit
Growing in the Grace & Knowledge of Jesus Christ
Evangelizing - preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ by living it and sharing it.

• Our Objective, through the power of the Holy Spirit, is to develop spiritually mature Jr. High/High school students, willing and capable to allow biblical truth to shape their personal values, decisions, and actions, as demonstrated by our leadership.  The three primary ways that we desire to see this happen is through:

Assembling together in main services and activities (Acts 2:42)

Relational Discipleship (Adult and student led group Bible studies, activities and serving)

Evangelism and Outreach (personal evangelism, outreach ministries)

• Our Services and worship style is casual.  During this time, students have the opportunity to passionately worship Jesus, be encouraged through engaging Bible study, as well as to pray and seek the Lord with peers and Refuge leaders.  We also seek to facilitate outside fellowship through events, sports and games, or just hanging out with other Refugees.

1. Life application Bible study
   1. Challenge to walk
   2. Dealing with youth specific issues
   3. Engaging
   4. Guest Speakers
2. Praise & Worship
   1. As part of a service or as special event
3. Events
   1. Fellowship oriented
      1. Concerts
      2. Assorted types of game nights
      3. Movie nights
      4. Outings
      5. Retreats
   2. Service oriented
      1. John 3:16 Mission - food drives, serving
      2. Assisting our own Senior Citizens as needed
      3. Nursing home visits
      4. Habitat For Humanity
4. Evangelism training
   1. Faith's Foundations
   2. Street Team (witnessing)
5. Regular meetings with parents to discuss issues they may have with their teens.