Edge and Life Teen Core Teams
“Have no fear of moving into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly knowing that I am with you, therefore no harm can befall you; all is very, very well. Do this in complete faith and confidence.”
Why would adults across the world give their time and energy to hang out with middle school and high school youth every week? Because as they watch these remarkable young people build a relationship with Christ and journey along with them through their trials and joys, they realize the reward is greater than their effort.
Edge and Life Teen Core Team
The Core Team is the heart and soul of the youth ministry experience. The main task of the Core Team is Relational Ministry. This means showing up faithfully, listening to teens joys and sorrows, walking with them in their questions and building relationships. Relational Ministry happens primarily in Small Groups. In teams of two or three, Core members facilitate small group discussions and activities during Edge/Life Teen sessions. Session plans will be distributed to Core Members in advance so that they can review and prepare for each session. Core Members might remain with the same group of youth throughout the entire year in order to allow them the opportunity to develop those meaningful relationships.
Core members also help by leading games/activities, giving talks for a session, and/or leading prayer. For a detailed job description, click the “LEARN MORE” button.
Meal Team
The Meal Team consists of one or two volunteers that organize and coordinate who is bringing what and when they are bringing it, and the volunteers that sign up to provide the meals. Typically we are providing lunch for up to 60 teens.
Prayer Team
Prayer is the easiest way to help, but maybe the most important.This is as simple as adding some prayers for the ministry and the teens to your regular prayer time.
But you can also:
Dedicate an hour of adoration for the teens and their families
Form/join a prayer group for the intentions of youth ministry
Join us on a Wednesday or Sunday and pray “on-site” for that particular session of Edge/Life Teen
Retreat Prayer Team
Each year we have two high school weekend retreats (August & February). The Retreat Prayer Team joins us at the retreat center, either for the whole weekend or for a few hours.
Other Creative Talents
There are many other ways to help with Edge and Life Teen. If you enjoy building things, playing music, photography, or working with media. There is a place for you on the team.
