One of the things the book inspired me to do is to make a list of my values and beliefs. Using Wright’s list as a guideline, I have written 15 things on my list that I want to share.

1. Everything I do must honor God. This is the ultimate goal. Other things are the means to this goal.

2. Christianity is a way of life. Worship, missions, evangelism, and discipleship are as well. These are not add-ons to life.

3. Private habits impact public ministry.

4. Prayer is vital. Everything I participate in should be bathed in prayer.

5. Effective student ministry champions the church and the family.

6. God has ordained parents to be the primary (not only, but primary) disciplers of their children. Friends of the family and the family of God should also be disciplers, but Parents should be primary.

7. Evangelism and discipleship are the “means” of ministry. Evangelism is the first step in discipleship. Discipleship and evangelism do not exist apart from each other. People who are discipled will express their love for God and other people through a lifestyle of worship expressed in various ways (fellowship, missions/evangelism, personal growth, service to others, praise,

8. God has ordained the church to equip and resource families. (This includes Leadership Development so that church members are contributors to ministry and not just consumers of it.)

9. The goal of student ministry is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who will bring others into relationship with Jesus Christ who will then become disciples of Jesus Christ who will bring others into relationship with Jesus Christ who will then…

10. A Biblical framework is valued above cultural relevancy. God’s Word is culturally relevant. Therefore, all teaching that is based on God’s Word will be relevant.

11. We are to be faithful stewards of everything God has entrusted us with.

12. The primary needs of people are salvation, love and care, a model to follow, and truth to build their lives on.

13. People who claim to be followers of Jesus Christ should be focused on needs outside of the body as well as inside.

14. Communication is a must. Communication is not just so people will know details about specific events, but also so that students, parents, leaders, and the church will know the heartbeat of our ministry.

15. In all things we should be led by the Holy Spirit. Of course, this is a way to honor God. (see #1)

Of course, only God’s Word is flawless, so I will modify this if I need to. Blessings!