We believe that young people are a priority not just for the future but as an integral part of our church today. Our purpose statement is based on the Great Commandment (Matt. 22:37-40) and the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20)

"Knock's youth ministry exists to REACH young people within our community to CONNECT them with friends so that they may GROW personally and spiritually, DISCOVER who they are and their purpose in life so that they may HONOUR God with their life."

We aim to create environment that values young people and creates opportunities for spiritual and personal growth. Our desire is to continually examine how we can better reach this generation and future generations for Christ. We believe that young people have incredible gifts and potential that should be mobilised so that can reach their full potential. Our programmes reflect the variety and diversity of needs of young people and we hope to continue to create new and challenging programmes.

Mission Statement:

Our mission is, by the grace of God, to help people of all ages become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Objectives:

Goals:

Evangelism (Reach) - "Actively reach out to potential young people within our community to share the Good news of Jesus Christ"
Worship (Honour) - "To praise God for who he is and the sacrifices that he has made for us by presenting ourselves as living sacrifices and honouring him through our lives."
Fellowship (Connect) - "To develop a caring environment where young people can be appreciated for their uniqueness and to connect them with other young people and adults that can help achieve their full potential"
Discipleship (Grow) - "To encourage young people to grow in faith through spiritual disciplines and become more like Christ."
Ministry (Discover) - "To enable young people to discover their unique gifts and talents and provide them opportunities to actively serve in their community, country and rest of the world."

Support Aims:

Resources - "Knocks Youth Ministry will have the necessary resources to deliver their strategy, including building, equipment, people and finances."
Communication - "Knocks Youth Ministry will develop effective communication systems to ensure that all parties are aware of relevant information as necessary."
Management, administration and structures - "Knocks Youth Ministry will develop effective management, administration and structures to reflect the needs of organisations and the needs of the young people."
Family - "Knocks Youth Ministry believes in the importance of families and will endeavour to support and assist parents and young people."
Prayer - "We believe that a healthy youth ministry has to be built on a foundation of prayer."

Planned Values:

Planned values are descriptive words that reflect our values, attitudes, styles and beliefs that help fulfil our purpose. We try to incorporate these key approaches into all of our programs. It is all built on RELATIONSHIPS.

Relational - We want to spend time with young people
Excellence - We want to do things well
Laughter and Enjoyment - We want to help young people enjoy life
Acceptance - We want to take young people for who they are
Transparency - We want to be real with young people
Integrity - We want to demonstrate the reality of being a Christian
Outreach Oriented - We want to reach the non Christian young people
Numerical Growth - We want to grow and reach more young people
Spiritual Growth and Christ Centred -We want young people to mature in their faith
Homelike and Friendly -We want young people to feel like they belong
Intimate - We want young people to feel cared for
Purposeful and Strategic -We want to deliver programme that enable growth
Servant hearted - We want young people to be outward looking and to service orientated