Student Leaders Speak

“I really liked EQUIP because I learned new ways to share God and new ways to teach others to share God. It was eye opening to see that I’m not alone and many people want to do the same thing I want to do in my school and in my life.” Reagan – Rose Hill…

When I began the leadership role of taking over Bible club for Maize South Middle School I was super excited. I had lots of great ideas that I couldn’t wait to implement. However, there were lots of challenges that I faced. Once I found out that we weren’t able to hang up flyers or posters…

“My favorite lesson to teach was titled “Christ Died For Our Sins”. I learned about this topic at Strength for the Task when I was a 6th grader. This lesson told the students why Christ had to die – because he was the sacrifice for our sins. We talked about how we can go and…

Here is what student leaders learned at the January “EQUIP EVENT” that focused on MISSION, MESSAGE & MENTORING: “I learned that planning a Bible study can be done in many different ways and you have to find the way that fits you. Some of the ways to plan are: being alone in a quiet space,…

“Bible Club started off slow this year with about 5-10 people. I soon got more bold and told more people. I even told teachers and staff and the lunch ladies. It has grown and we usually see anywhere from 10-40 people every Tuesday and Thursday in the Library. I usually stand in front of the…

This year I started a Wednesday morning prayer group at my school called “See You at the Bull”.  I started it because this past summer I attended a Christ In Youth (MOVE) conference and while I was there I got a Kingdom Worker card which is basically just a commitment card. My card read, ”…

“I have learned that God can use high school students in ways we would never expect or think we’re capable of. Also I have learned the value of organization and flexibility. My advice for other students would be to listen for God’s call for your Campus Group and think about what the needs of your…

In the 7th grade my middle school youth pastor Lucas McGarity asked me if I wanted to start a Bible study at my middle school. The following week I met with Lucas and Keith Malcom(Campus Ministry Network) during lunch and planned out how to start the Bible study. The following two weeks the study was…

What would happen if youth groups across our community each adopted a local middle or high school campus and began to pray? What kind of impact would this have upon those campuses? This is the challenge that was given to youth pastors at a recent lunch meeting. Four times a year Campus Ministry Network gathers…

Hanna and Anna are passionate and creative about leading their Campus Group called “Arise” at Northwest High School. They responded with enthusiasm when I recently asked them if they would be willing to challenge other students at church youth groups across our community to be missionaries on their campuses. On an ordinary Wednesday night they shared…