Mission Statement of FBC of Stanleyville Youth:

The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.-Helen Keller

Helen Keller said, "the only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." Helen Keller understood the importance of vision. Vision is important for every organization and the youth group of FBC Stanleyville is no different. Our mission is to reach 7th-12th grade students providing a place of fellowship and growth where we can exalt the Lord, evangelize the lost, equip the Saints and encourage one another.

Our mission statement may be broken down into four key points:

Exalt the Lord: Psalm 16:11, "...in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Teenagers will be taught that God is the Sovereign King of the Universe who rules and reigns from Heaven. Teenagers are encouraged to submit to Christ's lordship in every arena of their lives. Teenagers will exalt the Lord in worship, study of God's word, and living on mission with Jesus Christ.

Evangelize the Lost: 1 Peter 3:15 "...always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you." Teenagers will be taught how to reach the lost through strategic cultural engagement. Teenagers will be taught that they have been placed within their circle of influence and gifted by God to evangelize the lost and engage culture. Teenagers will be encouraged to discover their spiritual gifting's and passions and directed towards ministries to join Jesus Christ on mission.

Equip the Saints: Hebrews 4:12, "the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." Teenagers will be taught a robust theology exalting Christ and encouraging missional living from every page of Scripture. If teenagers are able to learn trigonometry in high school than they can be taught the Bible and theology in church. Teenagers will be equipped to make war against sin and pursue Christ in their daily lives.

Encourage One Another: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, "encourage one another and build each other up." Teenagers will be taught that the church is one family, and our sanctification is a community project; therefore, we must look out for and encourage our "spiritual brothers and sisters". Teenagers will be connected with other Christians from FBC Stanleyville who attend their middle or high school to provide friendship, accountability and encouragement.

In conclusion, the mission of the youth group of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville is to reach 7th-12th grade students providing a place of fellowship and growth where we can exalt the Lord, evangelize the lost, equip the saints and encourage one another.