Our Philosophy of Ministry (How we Approach Student Ministry)
B3 Principle
3 Important Words…Belong Believe Become
Stage 1 Belong
We aim to reach two types of students at 4Twelve SM
- Those who are not yet believers but are seeking
- Those who are but are not plugged into a church
Students desire to have a place of belonging. They just want to be accepted. We strive to create an environment where students feel they are accepted and that church is where they BELONG!
What do we focus on under Belonging?
- Acceptance(By God and the Church Body)

- Grace of God
- Identity in Christ
- Salvation
- Complacency
- Authority Issues (Home/School/Activities)
- Baptism
How do we accomplish Belonging?
- Wednesday Night’s “The Gate” Senior High
- Sunday Night’s “The Edge” Junior High
- Fusion Groups, Sunday Morning Fusion
Stage 2 Believe
John 3:16-18
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.
It means that after students feel like they belong and are welcome they are more receptive to hear and accept the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.
What do we focus on under Believe?
- Salvation
- Baptism

- The inerrancy of God’s Word
- Biblical World View
- H.A.B.I.T.S
- Life Hurt’s God Heals – Discipleship Counseling
How do we accomplish Believe?
Evangelistic Student Ministry
- Wednesday Nights
- Gateway Baptism Services
Discipleship Orientated Student Ministry
- Life Hurt’s God Heals – Discipleship Counseling
- Fusion Groups
- H.A.B.I.T.S
- B.R.O.S – Mentorships with Men’s Ministry
- G.A.L.S – Mentorships with Women’s Ministry
Stage 3 Become
What do we focus on under Become?
- Leadership
- Serving
- Healthy Relationships (Parents/Friends/Dating)
- Continued Discipleship/Mentoring
- Applying God’s Word to Daily Life
- Choices/Decision Making
- World View
How do we accomplish Become?
- Student Impact Groups
- Service Opportunities
Major Events
We hit BELONG, BELIEVE, BECOME in all events!
- The Gate
- The Edge
- Camp
- D Now