The family unit is foundational to the spiritual growth and the development of students. Therefore, Cornerstone Youth ministry seeks to train, equip, and enable parents to play a pivotal role in the spiritual formation of their student, all while reinforcing this teaching in our weekly meetings.

How we do this:

• Parenting seminars
• Family – focused events
• Utilizing parents as volunteers
• No “youth worship section” on Sunday mornings
• Weekly family discussion questions after WNA

The youth group should not be isolated from the main body of believers within a church, but should instead be incorporated into the body as a whole.  Therefore, the youth ministry should provide opportunities for the youth to interact with, serve beside, and join in worship with church members of all ages.

How we do this:

• Grade groups encourage interaction and discipleship from other adults
• Discussion leaders in WNA and SS
• Encouraging students to attend church-wide events
• Encouraging students to serve in other areas of the church (children’s church, VBS, etc.)

While CMPC Cornerstone Youth interacts with the larger church body, deep spiritual friendships are also be encouraged between the youth.  Peer relationships are aimed at encouraging one another toward a mature faith, as well as faithful accountability and a strengthening of Christian fellowship.

How we do this:

• Maintaining a combined middle/high school WNA
• Providing small group discussions divided by age and gender during SS, WNA, and Grade groups.
• Retreats aimed at strengthening friendships while simultaneously welcoming new students
• Opportunities to strengthen fellowship by serving alongside one another

CMPC Cornerstone Youth seeks to teach and demonstrate a mature and active Christian faith.  This will result in confidence in God’s provision, wisdom, love, and care, and also a love for serving the church and a heart bent toward serving others’ spiritual and physical needs.

How we do this:

• Multiple opportunities to serve church members and local ministries throughout the year
• Involvement in church work days
• Cross cultural mission journeys

CMPC Cornerstone Youth seeks to teach students and families how to engage non-Christian friends, neighbors, and colleagues. As families share their faith, we hope the youth ministry will become an accessible entry point into the church.

How we do this:

• Outreach specific events
• Intentional welcoming station