Family Ministry Strategy

Core Truths


Core Truths are the truths we hope a child has learned by the time he/she graduates high school. 

Younger Preschool

GOD                         God made us and loves us.
MAN                         All people are made in God's image.
THE BIBLE              The Bible tells us about God.
THE CHURCH        The Church is a group of caring Christians.
THE WORLD          God made everyone in the world.

Older Preschool

GOD                         God is perfect, and we are not.
MAN                         All people are sinful and in need of Jesus to save them.
THE BIBLE              The Bible is the true story of God and His people.
THE CHURCH        The Church is a family of faith to which we can belong.
THE WORLD          Everyone in the world is valuable to God.

Lower Elementary

GOD                         God loves us even though we are sinful, and He sent His Son for us.
MAN                         All people desperately need salvation through acknowledging Jesus as Savior and Lord.
THE BIBLE              The Bible is God's unchangeable message to all people.
THE CHURCH        The Church gathers together to worship God.
THE WORLD          All Christians should tell the people of the world about Jesus.

Upper Elementary

GOD                         God dwells with His people and leads them in righteousness.
MAN                         Believers are called to share God's love and display it to others.
THE BIBLE              The Bible tells us about God and how He expects us to live.
THE CHURCH        The Church teaches believers truths about God.
THE WORLD          All Christians are called to be on mission at home and around the world.

Middle School

GOD                         God is all-powerful and He alone is worthy of worship.
MAN                         Believers find their identity in Christ as they love and serve others.
THE BIBLE              Studying and understanding the Bible is vital to living in a way that pleases God.
THE CHURCH        The Church trains believers so they can grow in faith.
THE WORLD          All Christians should strive to reach the people of the world even if it results in persecution.

High School

GOD                         God is sovereign and expects full devotion from His followers.
MAN                         Believers display complete commitment to God through total obedience to all of His commands.
THE BIBLE              The Bible is absolute truth and always remains true, regardless of the culture.
THE CHURCH        The Church sends believers out to tell others about Jesus.
THE WORLD          All Christians should devote their lives to reaching people in the world who have no access to the Gospel.

Rites of Passage


Rites of Passage are key points of spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional transition in the lives of all kids and their families growing up at Colonial Heights. 


Milestones


Milestones are significant points of spiritual maturity in the life of a believer.