Our Values

Many of the men and women who guide student ministry in the SBC agencies, state conventions, and colleges and seminaries meet each year. They seek God's face to know how best to support churches in student ministry. The following are the student ministry values they affirmed in their 2004 meeting. 

We Value Southern Baptist Youth Ministry That Advances the Kingdom of God and that...

• Is Bible centered
• Is driven by prayer
• Is empowered by the Holy Spirit
• Seeks spiritual transformation through evangelism and discipleship
• Is church based
• Is mission focused
• Is family supportive
• Is relational
• Involves adults using their gifts
• Encourages youth in leadership