HSM "Parent Handbook" Download

So, I've been feeling I need to contribute to the "Save the Trees" cause and have finally taken some action.
The HSM Parent Handbook, (all 12 pages!) is now available for download!

If you are a HSM parent, THIS IS FOR YOU! It'll give you an overview of the High School Ministry here at Seacoast and explain why we do what we do.

We're all about partnering with you, the parents of our High School students. It's a partnership primarily because "youth ministry" doesn't start at church...whether your son/daughter is a Freshman or in 6th grade or is graduating from High School or even a toddler...Youth Ministry starts at home. Your home.

And guess what? Your kids are watching you.
They're watching the things you DO and DON'T DO.
They're also listening.
Listening to the things you SAY and the things you DON'T say.

You're a huge example. What YOU DO matters.

How you LEAD matters.

Most of all...who you FOLLOW matters.

Thank you for allowing us to join your ministry to your son and/or daughter. I'm honored to be your partner.

Proverbs 22:6

Seacoast Office-episode 3

Because serving is a priority at Seacoast, Jonathan is excited to implement some of his new recruiting ideas in hopes of finding people to serve in the Children's Ministry.

Steve Jobs on Youth Ministry

Steve Jobs, the mind behind Apple, sounds like he has some good thoughts on youth ministry.

Seacoast Office-Episode 2

Here's the sequel to Episode 1 from the videos we made to promo the "30 Years of Service" celebration we had for Pastor Rick.

"BIO" my story. His Glory.

This series is utilizing one of the greatest tools we have in ministering to others...our story. Over the last few weeks we've had some of our staff upfront sharing their life story/journey with the HSM...and it's been legit!!!

Here's a few reasons WHY "BIO" has been awesomely awesome!

1) No prep for me. (Before you call me a lazy bum let me throw out a disclaimer: I've needed a break from speaking AND this list is in NO particular order of importance or significance...Ok, I'm glad I got that out:)

2) It gets the staff involved.

3) Students get to know these OLD people and realize that they're not that different or perfect as they once thought.

4) The power of God's Grace is manifested in the stories of men and women, who've screwed up, sought repentance, and are now living redeemed and restored lives. That's just plain powerful!

5) What's happened in the past could've been used to destroy my friends, but God had a better plan that has brought these people here to this place, this church, at this specific time, to be used by Him, for His glory!

...and that too is just straight out powerful!