NEW changes in FlipSide!

We have some NEW and exciting changes coming to FlipSide Youth Ministry! Beginning on January 3, 2010, FlipSide will be categorized for “Middle & High School (6-12 grade)” students instead of “13-18 yr olds.”

We’ve realized that moving to a grade based system creates a more seamless connection with our students between school and youth group. Moving up by grade will also alleviate the fear a teen often has when moving up to FlipSide because they aren’t familiar with anyone. Since the beginning of the school year we’ve incorporated small groups (FS Unplugged) every Wednesday of the month excluding the first. These small groups, which are divided by grade, have allowed us to reach students at their age level on a much smaller more intimate scale.

The new changes coming on January 3rd will bring in younger students than what we currently have. Our biggest question was, “Can we effectively minister to a 12 year old and an 18 year old in FlipSide?” Given the success of FlipSide UNPLUGGED over the past 3 months we have no doubt that our rising students will feel right at home with ministry that is effective and relevant to their walk with Christ.

We are so excited about what God is doing in FlipSide Youth Ministry and even more excited about what He’s going to do as we continue to grow and change into what He’s called us to be. If you have any questions whatsoever or would simply like to talk about the new changes and how it will affect your teen, feel free to call me at 910-602-5300, shoot me an email at matthew@rockwilmington.com, or send me a message on my Facebook. Thank you so so much for all you do in the battle to raise Godly teens. We’re fighting with you!

Matthew