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At First Baptist Sylacauga, we are truly excited about the new horizons that we stand in front of in regards to student ministries.  One of these new horizons is the beginning of our discipleship strategy for parents and students.  Many of you know that I like to read, however this can be a hindrance as much as it can be a helpful thing because through reading new ideas are born.  One of these new ideas for student ministries is the launching of the parent small groups at FBC.  Beth Steers has been working hard to begin our Weapons of Love teaching series that will prepare parents to deal with some of the concerns that go along with raising a teenager.  This group is just the first of many that will be starting through FBC. 

You do not have to be a church member to be a part of this gathering.  Anyway, below is a posting from another blog but it contains a quote from a book study that we are going to do next fall as  a part of this small group time.  The book is by Voddie Baucham and is titled, "What He Must Be...if He Wants to Marry my Daughter."  I wanted to post about this because it touches on a great concept that relates to discipleship.  Some people are terrified when they hear this word and in reality they shouldn't be.  We encourage people to minister out of their lives instead of making ministry their lives.  As you will read below, Voddie writes about what God taught him through his life experiences.  Discipleship is about transparency and sharing what God reveals to us through life's experiences as much as it is about the Truth of God's Word.  It is showing how God's Word has transforms us and inviting others to join us on this journey. 

"My favorite chapter in Voddie Baucham's new book, What He Must Be...if He Wants to Marry My Daughter, is the last one, entitled, "Can't Find One...Build One." Citing studies that indicate that the adults in typical U.S. churches are comprised of 61% female and 39% male along with evidence that as many as 90% of the young men being raised in church will quit altogether by the time they reach 20, Baucham calls fathers of boys to invest themselves in the effort of raising godly young men.

The way that I have approached this concern with my own son and with other young men through the years is to challenge them to become the kind of men that the kind of women they hope to marry would desire to have as husbands. Fathers are called to be disciplers of their children (Ephesians 6:4) and a necessary part of that calling is for dads to teach their sons how to prepare to become husbands and fathers. Granted, some may called by God to permanent singleness, but they will be the exceptions, not the rule.

'When Voddie writes about this issue he does so with biblical insights that have been forged in the furnace of being raised fatherless. There is no false idealism here, only the the passionate plea of a pastor and father who well-understands the challenges that are facing young men in our sexually confused culture. He challenges fathers of daughters to invest in young men to help them become marriageable.' We cannot expect young men in our culture to turn up as ready-made husbands. Our culture is broken. As a result, young men are broken. They do not have the tools they need. This is not always due to a lack of spiritual commitment. It is usually a result of a lack of teaching and discipleship. They just don't know what they dont know. As a result, fathers have to consider the possibility that they may, in a very real way, have to build their own son-in-law. Of course, this is not a problem for men with a multigenerational vision who view the work as an investment i their children's children (193).

This counsel is appropriate not only for men with daughters, but for all men who are thinking about the generations to follow. It is sound counsel for churches who should look for ways to evangelize, challenge and disciple the future men the Lord entrusts to them."

Founders Ministries Blog: What He Must Be: Can't Find One...Build One

Hey everyone!  We are officially home from the 2009 youth choir tour but the fun is just starting at First Baptist Church.  Stay tuned to this blog and to our podcast for more information about D-Now and other upcoming events.  Don't forget that D-Now registration will begin next Sunday, March 29, 2009 in the CLC or by online form. 

To subscribe to the FBC Student Ministry podcast just go to iTunes and in the iTunes store search for FBC Sylacauga Student Ministries and click on subscribe.  Don't worry!  The podcast is free.  Also, you can check out our website at www.fbcstudentslive.com.

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It is Sunday afternoon and the weather is beautiful in Fort Worth,
Texas. For those of you that have never had the privilege to watch
the students you would be extremely proud to have them represent the
Body of Christ and First Baptist Church. The schedule has been
rigorous but they have remained positive and done all that is asked
and required of them.

In regards to the photos and videos that we spoke of uploading, we ask
you to check back often. The internet settings at the seminary are
very strong as you would expect and do not permit the uploading of
files. However tonight, Sunday, March 15, the people of Agape Baptist
Church are allowing me to use their internet access to provide the
pictures so far to you. It would be nice of you to thank them for
their hospitality. Enjoy the photos and we will write and type more
tonight after church.

Making Disciples-

Kenny

For everyone following the youth choir from First Baptist Church we
have arrived safely in Vicksburg, Mississippi. I would love to write
more, but it is now 11:30 PM and our group has to be back on the bus
by 6:45 am to be on our way to Tyler, Texas.

Pray for the group as they will minister to the people in Tyler, Texas
tomorrow afternoon.

Making Disciples of all Nations-

Kenny

....safely in Bicksburg, MS. I would love to write more tonight but it
is nearly midnight and our group must be on the bus by 6:45 am.

For those that are following us on choir tour 2009, I'm making this
brief posting to my blog for you. It's to simply say thanks for
checking on us and praying fome us.

Pray that God will grant us safe travel tonight. We're having a great
time so far. I'll write more soon.

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