THRIVE
This is our space designed just for Middle School students. Probably one of the best words to sum up this time in a person's life is the word "change." The rate of change during this crazy season is phenomenal. Sometimes it seems that for both parents and the students they slip into survival mode.
As students are growing physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially, we want to help them Thrive spiritually. We believe that God has an incredible purpose for every life. Middle School can be crazy and unpredictable, but it can also be a vital time to deepen the roots for the days ahead. Did we mention that we love Middle School students! Thrive is a place created to help students connect with God and others. While there is plenty of fun stuff to play with during the hang out time at Thrive, the live music, teaching, videos, skits, games, and small groups will help students understand God's love and God's plan. Students will experience the life-changing reality of Jesus Christ in a relevant, relational, and God-centered environment. See below for what we teach students as we strive to help them become students who live with Jesus Christ at the center of their lives.
Parents, please visit the PARTNERING WITH PARENTS page to find out more about how we want to partner with you to help your student and your entire family Believe in, Become like, Serve, and Share Christ. If you have an interest in serving in this ministry click here, or have any questions or needs, contact us at .
What is a ‘win’ for us?
Individually: We want to see students experience a relationship with Jesus Christ that is constantly growing and maturing. This includes students owning their relationship with Christ, nurturing that relationship through reading the Bible, spending time in prayer, worshiping Him with their whole hearts, and having a desire to obey Him. This also includes students sharing the Gospel with others and developing a servant attitude that demonstrates the love God has for them and for others.
Corporately: We desire our group to have an impact on students and families in the Round Rock area who need to hear the Gospel message and need to experience the love of God in their lives. Our goal is to make new disciples, but also to disciple those who are already followers of Christ. We want to see our group corporately worship and serve others in such a way that we are a blessing to the city of Round Rock and a light to the world around us.
When: Thrive happens every Sunday morning from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in The Zone.
What We Teach: (We want every student to know and practice these 7 key principles.)
- Checkpoint #1: Authentic Faith
- Principle: God can be trusted; He will do all He has promised to do.
- Critical Question: Are students trusting God with the critical areas of their lives?
- Key Passage: Proverbs 3:5-6
- Checkpoint #2: Spiritual Disciplines
- Principle: When you see as God sees, you will do as God says.
- Critical Question: Are your students developing a consistent devotional and prayer life?
- Key Passage: Romans 12:2
- Checkpoint #3: Moral Boundaries
- Principle: Purity paves the way to intimacy.
- Critical Question: Are your students establishing and maintaining godly moral boundaries?
- Key Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
- Checkpoint #4: Healthy Friendships
- Principle: Your friends will determine the direction and quality of your life.
- Critical Question: Are your students establishing healthy friendships and avoiding unhealthy ones?
- Key Passage: Proverbs 13:20
- Checkpoint #5: Wise Choices
- Principle: Walk Wisely
- Critical Question: Are your students making wise choices in every area of their lives?
- Key Passage: Ephesians 5:15-17
- Checkpoint #6: Ultimate Authority
- Principle: Maximum freedom is found under God's authority.
- Critical Question: Are your students submitting to the authorities God has placed over them?
- Key Passage: Romans 13:1-2
- Checkpoint #7: Others First
- Principle: Consider others before yourself.
- Critical Question: Are your students putting the needs of others ahead of their own?
- Key Passage: Philippians 2:3-11
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