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THE SPOTLIGHT has a mission to spotlight every youth group in Alabama. Who knows who will be next, it might be your youth group. We want to know what's going on in the big state of AL and how every youth group is changing their world.
 
  1. Who Are You ? Vertical Student Ministries
  1. Where Are You From ? Gadsden, Alabama
  1. What is your main goals as a youth group or mission statement ? Vertical exists to Connect lost students to God, to Develop them into disciples of Jesus Christ and to ignite them in ministry and purpose.  
  1. What is the most exciting thing that happened to/with your youth group in 2006 ? In the summer of 2006, we totally changed the structure and approach of our student ministry. We decided that we wanted to be a youth ministry rather than a youth group. In the fall we began having “open house nights” which targeted our immediate community teens. Sixty-seven first time guests have visited since last September and that number continues to grow weekly. Many of these guests have become regular attendees.
  1. 5. What is the funniest thing the youth group has done in the past 6 months ? Our Valentines Old Fogey shindig. (you can see the pictures at Verticalyouth.net) Also, visiting Metropolis Illinois and harassing the giant Superman statue that is located in their town square. Playing x-box and checkers.
  1. 6. What impact does your youth have in local church ? I would say that our students have a huge impact in our local assembly. Our young people make up the majority of praise singers, musicians, media techs, minister’s aid and other areas of service here at Church On The Rock. They also lead by example during the worship service.
  1. 7. What do you want to see happen in 2007 for Vertical Youth Ministries ? For our students to continue teaching Bible studies and reaching their friends. For all our students to realize that they do not have to wait until adulthood to be used by God; that they can play a key role right now. For our student ministry to continue being a ministry and not just a group. And of course, I would like to see more people receive the Holy Ghost and continual growth.  Also an indoor go-cart track (please Lord).
  1. How involved is your youth in outreach in your community ? I would say they are highly involved. Considering the fact that the majority of our community outreach team is comprised of our students. Also, on Friday nights, we usually host a large number of community youth that attend our services and activities. Our students are always good about making each youth from the community area feel welcome and involved.

  2.  How important is it to be at each and every youth service ? When we are missing someone, it’s like having a Ferrari with only 3 wheels. Whether they realize it or not, each student plays a huge role in our youth ministry. Whether it’s helping in the service or just befriending new comers, they are greatly needed and missed when they are not present. 

  3. What are your youth groups over quoted words, sayings, phrases or such? “You monger.”  “I feel the Shondo!”  “Hello Brooooother.”  “Always!” while angrily shaking their fist in the air.

Bro. Michael Thomas is the Youth Pastor of Vertical Student Ministries in Gadsden, Alabama. Vertical is the youth ministry of The Rock Church, Pastor Stan Davidson. You always have fun when your hanging out with Bro. Thomas and Vertical. They have a awesome youth center, and a groovy group.  -rv
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