youth ministry, colonial youth ministry, youth pastor, youth group, teen ministry, parents of teens, discipleship, devotionals, goofy pics, gospel, salvation, eternal life, eternity, heaven, hell, religious questionaire, bible study tools, devotions, verse cards,  youth staff, youth ministry virginia beach, youth ministry virginia, youth group virginia,

God's Word makes it clear that change and Christlikeness come from the impact of Scripture in the life of the believer (John 17:17; 1Tim. 3:16,17) It is for this reason that we FIRMLY believe that the Word of God must be CENTRAL and PRIMARY in the ministry that desires to make disciples. Colonial Youth Ministry strives to centralize the powerful Word of the living God so that our teens will learn to love, respect, carefully handle, and apply God's Word.

IS YOUTH MINISTRY BIBLICAL? … Although "youth ministry" is not modeled in the New Testament nor in any way mandated, we at Colonial Baptist Church feel that there is clear Biblical and practical grounds for such a ministry. Today’s youth are bombarded with a multitude of views from the media and education. It is easy for the average teen to not only become confused, but even more so, skeptical as to what the truth truly is and whether or not there actually is a source of ABSOLUTE truth.
We must show them that there is one, and only one, standard of truth by which to live life: the infallible and relevant Word of God. Colonial Youth Ministry exists in order to be all things to all people (I Cor. 9:19-23). Youth are not only a different age, but different in maturity, problems, outlook, intellect, and in a very true sense … CULTURE. Thus, they should be reached as we would any other culture, in a way that is aware of and sensitive to their thought processes and actual (not felt) needs … ministry should have RELEVANCE. (you don’t teach "children obey your parents" to the "Senior Adult" class, nor "husbands love your wives" to the pre-school children).

It is for this reason that we strive to reach them with Bible answers that are relevant to the struggles and decisions they have to make each day, and with a life that proves that there is no better way to live than in obedience to the Lord to whom we belong. 

a ministry of ... 

home of ...   

you are visitor ...