YOUTH & PARENT MINISTRY

The youth ministry of Oasis Church exists to glorify God through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We refer to this ministry as a “parent-driven youth ministry.” We use this term because as we examine biblical principles, we see that God has designed the primary influence and responsibility in a teenager’s life to be the parent (Deut 6:4-7, Deut 11:19, Eph 6:4). In order to encourage parents to be the primary mentors in their child’s life, all our youth activities have parental involvement that includes a supportive church community.

Though culture often characterizes these years as full of rebellion, independence, and cynicism, we believe they do not have to be this way. Rather than deepen the gap between the godly influences a parent can have in their teen’s life, or by abdicating this role to a youth pastor, our desire is to cultivate these benefits of discipleship opportunity within the family itself. God can be glorified in the family, and the wonderful and significant biblical duty of parenting. The goal is to see this flourish in the parent and teen’s relationship, and the Gospel applied in the lives of our teenagers.

So in this aim, we offer teaching, fellowship and social events that minister to parents and teens together. This is done in monthly meetings where we gather together for worshipping in song, prayer, and teaching with great discussion times on important topics. We also feature regular recreational and service activities for both parents and teens together.

Ages 13-18

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