4:12 Collective Youth Ministry Framework

4:12 youth ministry leaders are excited for the new year to kick off on Wednesday, September 9 from 6:45-8 PM! They’ve planned intentional, spiritually formative activities for the year ahead that will help equip and encourage the next generation through Biblical teaching, serving, and fellowship opportunities. Open to youth grades 7-12 from EFBC and the surrounding community.

Purpose

The purpose of 4:12 Youth Ministry, and specifically youth leaders, is to intentionally disciple the next generation through the teaching of God’s word and provide spiritually formative activities that equip and encourage youth to raise up disciples and spiritual leaders for the next generation. A collective is a group of people working and experiencing something together, and our 4:12 Collective youth will be working towards a common mission, growing together, and sharing formative experiences together as they grow in their knowledge and love for God.

Key Verse

“Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12

MISSION STATEMENT

4:12 Collective Youth Ministry equips and encourages the next generation to live an uncompromised life of faith, and to live out their faith by modeling Christ in their words, actions, choices, love, faith, and moral integrity.

GOALS

When youth activity participate in 4:12 Collective, they will:

  • Deepen their relationship with God by growing in their knowledge of who God is and what Scripture teaches.

  • Apply God’s word to all areas of their lives.

  • Model Christlike character in their words, actions, choices, love for others, trust in God, and moral integrity.

  • Foster spiritually rich relationships with other youth, collectively working towards deepening their knowledge of, and trust in, God.

  • Grow in their abilities to evangelize and defend their faith.

  • Believe they are a vital part of our church (and Church), capable of leading and serving. 

  • Learn to lead and disciple the next generations to come. 

REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE

4:12 meets regularly on Wednesday nights from 6:45-8:00 PM throughout the academic year (September - May). Additional events, socials, service, leadership, and mission opportunities will be provided throughout the year.

Primary Activities

A detailed schedule for the 2026-2027 year will be posted soon, but this is generally what you can expect each week.

  • Large group lesson grounded in scripture and application

  • Object lesson activities/games

  • Small group breakout discussions

  • Fellowship

  • Prayer

  • Mission and service opportunities in church, community, and global

  • Opportunities for leadership

  • Formational events (social & learning opportunities)

CUrriculum

Curriculum is decided on by the Youth Ministry Team and vetted by church leadership. Curriculum will be aligned with our Church beliefs statement, mission, and vision.

Youth Ministry Leadership Team

Andrew Snitker | Julie Abbott | Kami McCready | Kara Guyer

Questions? Contact us!