The mission of WINGS, BreakAway and Footprints is to

the Youth of Orrville and the local communities with the

of Jesus Christ so that they will

their true potential as children of God.

 Imagine…a Vision for Youth Ministry as we strive to fulfill our mission…

 Imagine a place where the doors are open for the youth of Orrville and neighboring communities to be genuinely accepted no matter what they have been through; unconditionally loved for who they are right now; and sensitively guided toward a new sense of hope in all that God wants them to become…

 Imagine a team of passionate, Christ-centered leaders who share an earnest desire to offer youth the grace and truth of Christ’s love through the intentional nurture of authentic relationships…

 Imagine a core of life-changing Biblical values presented in ways that are engaging, age-appropriate, culturally relevant, and applicable to the unique life situations of youth today…

 Imagine a revolution within the Church as youth are transformed into bold Christ-followers who take up the challenge to go and make disciples of their family, friends, and the greater Orrville community… 

 Imagine all that God will do in WINGS, BreakAway, and Footprints!

 7 Core Values for WINGS*, BreakAway, and Footprints

From the book: The Seven Checkpoints by Andy Stanley, Stuart Hall

1.   *Authentic Faith (Key passage: Proverbs 3:5-6)

God can be trusted; He will do all He has promised to do.

True faith is confidence that God is who He says He is – and confidence that He will do everything He has promised to do.

Are our youth trusting God with the critical areas of their lives?

 2.   Spiritual Disciplines (Key passage: Romans 12:2)

When you see as God sees, you will do as God says.

The apostle Paul says that true spiritual transformation begins with a renewed mind.  Only as youth begin to renew their minds according to the truths of Scripture will their attitudes and behavior begin to change.

Are our youth developing a consistent devotional and prayer life?

 3.   Moral Boundaries (Key passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8)

Purity paves the way to intimacy.

One of the most important things we can teach our youth to do is establish clear moral limits.  They need to learn how to protect their bodies and emotions by honoring God’s plan for sex and morality.  The depth of their intimacy with God and others is dependent on it.

Are our youth establishing and maintaining godly moral boundaries?

4.   Healthy Friendships (Key passage: Proverbs 13:20)

Your friends will determine the direction and quality of your life.

The people our youth associate with the most will have a direct impact on the decisions they make and the standards they choose.  Healthy friendships build them up and draw them closer to God; unhealthy friendships bring them down and cause them to compromise what they know is right.

Are our youth establishing healthy friendships and avoiding unhealthy ones?

5.   *Wise Choices (Key passage: Ephesians 5:15-17)

Walk wisely.

Good decision making is more than simply choosing between right and wrong.  Youth need to learn to ask, “In light of my past experience and my future dreams, what is the wise thing for me to do in this situation?”

Are our youth making wise choices in every area of their lives?

6.   Ultimate Authority (Key passage: Romans 13:1-2)

Maximum freedom is found under God’s authority.

Youth often view freedom and authority as opposing concepts.  But the Bible teaches that true freedom is found under authority.

Are our youth submitting to the authorities God has placed over them?

7.   *Others First (Key passage: Philippians 2:3-11)

Consider others before yourself.

The Bible says that Jesus “made himself nothing” in order to serve the people He loved.  He put the needs of others ahead of His own. 

Are our youth putting the needs of others ahead of their own?

Last modified: January 21, 2008