Our goal with all Teen Ministry staff, spanning dozens of churches, with over 110 staff involved, is to help raise up a God-fearing, Jesus following generation, that is well founded upon God's word, emphasizing first off the need for true repentance, spiritual growth through involvement in ministry at a local-home church, and further reaching out to the lost world around us.
This year, Second Slavic Baptist Church had the pleasure of hosting the Annual Sacramento Teen Conference, where over 400 teens made attendance, and over 100 staff was involved. This year's topic was Behold, preacher and Bible teacher at Victory Christian High School, delivered three jaw dropping sermons on the topic of Beholding Christ.
Teens came away with a better understanding of the need to constantly "gaze with intent" at Christ as Savior of the world, and lover of our souls, dying to save us all for the glory of the Father.
This has been one of the most blessed experiences of our lives as leaders, as over 30 teens repented, and we as leaders continue to see their spiritual growth after the conference; however, this is not to say that work with the teens does not continue, as each church works with their teenagers, shepherding and encouraging for Godly living in daily life.
Our Core group has many great ideas as for next year, something are long awaited for and Teens and Readers alike will have to wait and "see" what awaits, pun intended.
Martin Kraynov,
Teen Ministry Department
