Apache Youth Ministries Established 2000

We mentor Apache youth by modeling Jesus to them.  We foster each individual to rely on God while practicing social sovereignty.  We live day by day with the Apache sharing personal and community experiences, both good and bad.  We realize our purpose by empowering Apache youth in two key areas: 1) Developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through Bible study, small groups, and personal and corporate worship, and 2) Building productive lives through a range of practical offerings in education, skills development, and hands-on application of positive personal character and solid business practices.

 We will model Jesus in all that we do by: 

1.      HONORING GOD

1 Peter 2:16-17 “Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.”

§         Being committed to personal study of His word

§         Personal & corporate prayer

§         Connecting with a body of believers

§         Being above reproach (1 Timothy 3:2)

2.      BUILDING WORTHWHILE RELATIONSHIPS

Proverbs 27:17  “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”

§         By spending time with students

§         Intentionally loving and caring for others

§         By sharing God’s plan, through His word, together

3.      EQUIPPING PRODUCTIVE LIVES

2 Timothy 3:16-17 “Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another—showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way.  Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us.”

§         By discovering their values, vision and goals with students

§         By encouraging education

§         By teaching ethical business practices

§         By teaching social self-reliance

 4.      DWELLING AMONG THE APACHE

John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

§         Be involved in community activities

§         Being aware of community needs

5.      ENJOYING LIFE & OTHERS

John 15:11-12 “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.  My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”

§         Self discovery

§         Working within our gifting

§         Having fun in what we do

 6.      BEING FAITHFUL STEWARDS

Matthew 25:14-30 (the parable of the talents)

Luke 16:10-12 “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much…”

• Be effective, efficient and accountable with time, talents, and treasures