Dear Parents & Students,
Welcome to the official NextGen Ministry blog of Canyon Ridge Christian Church. Thank you so much for checking this out. This blog is geared specially for you…Both of you!
Parents: As a parent I know the challenges of trying to find good advice and information on how to be a better parent. It seems like today we are saturated with information on the TV, in magazines, and even from well intentioned friends and family members on what we should do or not do as parents. I look at my little boy, who I can’t believe is already 4 years old, and I pray, “God, please help me not to mess him up.” It is my desire to see the glorious message of Jesus Christ resonate in the hearts of both my children. My wife, Jess, and I are constantly reading books and articles on how to be better spiritual leaders to our little boy and girl. What I commit to you is blogging about some of the key insights I learn from my reading, to let you know what we discover about teen culture, and also to update you on what is coming up for your students in the NextGen ministry. I know that I don’t have teenagers, but those days are fast approaching. Therefore, it is my goal to make this blog applicable to you as you lead your children through their many stages of life.
Students: Don’t worry, we haven’t left you out! This blog is going to have key elements that are specifically geared toward you. It is our hope that it provides you with another way to communicate with our NextGen staff. So read, comment, and post as much as you want. We would love to hear from you! This is a great way to ask us questions that you may not be able to ask us on the weekend or in your groups. Also, check out this blog often as we will include all kinds of interesting stuff that will help you live boldly for Jesus Christ. We are really looking forward to this next year! Make sure you are a part of a service every week, find a group that you can commit to on Wednesday Nights, and check out the monthly Love Attacks to see how you can share the love of Christ with our city.
This weekend in NextGen we are going to be starting a new series called “Linked.” We know with the start of the school year you guys are meeting all kinds of new people and making new friends. The bible has some great truth on how to build great friendships. Also, don’t forget about Mess Fest on Sept. 18th and the Love Attack on Sept. 19th. We are expecting hundreds of students to show up for Mess Fest and wanting many of you to come back on Saturday for the Love Attack. Grab a permission slip this weekend from the info center in the back of the room for Mess Fest. This is an event you are going to want to invite your friends to. We’re praying for you guys. Hope you have a great week!
