Peer Ministry For students who have completed 9th-12th grades.

  Peer Ministry Camp: June 23-25, 2009

Peer Ministers develop listening skills, befriending skills and communication skills. Peer Ministry trained students may serve as Student Leaders, Confirmation Co-Guides and other various student leadership roles.  All Peer Ministers will be equipped to be better friends!

WHAT IS PEER MINISTRY? Peer Ministry consists of three elements: 1. Quality training in caring skills. 2. Commitment to growth in faith and values. 3. Christian Service to other people.
	Peer Ministry: "It’s not a job, it’s an attitude” Peer Ministers develop communication skills that allow them to reach out beyond themselves to effectively help those around them.  Skills include listening, questioning, non-verbal communication, how to welcome a stranger, and values and decision-making; all in the context of a Christian faith.
Welcoming Peer Ministers develop a sensitivity to others who are not adapting or fitting in, making every effort to welcome and include others in all situations promoting diversity and acceptance.
	Awareness Peer Ministers become aware of the hurts and needs of those around them living out the Good Samaritan story.  They are available as caring listeners, guiding healthy and purposeful decisions, assisting others to learn the social skills, and referring to appropriate resources when needed.

Peer Ministry trained students develop listening and caring skills to use with:peers, at school, with their family, in the community and at church.  Student Leaders may also serve at Immanuel in a variety of ways:

Tech Team - Areas of Ministry: Video & Still photography, video editing, creating slide shows, networking Kingdom.com.  Participate in Confirmation opening, retreats, lock-ins and events to capture video and stills.

Program Team - Areas of Ministry: Present skits/dramas in confirmation, Stepping Stones, and occasional worship services.  Create and present announcements at Confirmation.  Lead songs and actions.  Promote and recruit for events and activities.  Participate in Confirmation opening, retreats, lock-ins and events, prepare for the following week’s activities.

In Reach/Out Reach - Areas of Ministry: Seek ways to welcome all students to Immanuel ministry events and activities.  Greet & welcome students.  Connect with youth that are absent.  Follow up with students after events.  Organize and take part in regular service projects.  Participate in pre-Confirmation activities, Confirmation opening, Caribou time, retreats, lock-ins and events.

Small Groups - Areas of Ministry: Participate in Confirmation small group leadership and discussion.  Active involvement in Confirmation opening (meeting and greeting middle school students - not huddling in groups with other Peer Ministers).  Participate in Confirmation opening, retreats, lock-ins, and events to develop relationships with students.

Children’s Choir - Areas of Ministry: Seek ways to welcome students to Immanuel.  Assist on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:00 with one of two choirs.  3rd through 6th grade choir or K-2nd grade choir.  Hospitality is key in this ministry.

Student Leaders agree to a Peer Ministry Covenant

Got Questions?

Contact:

Sr. High Youth Director: Paul Erdmann, paule@immanuel.us

Minister of Faith Formation: Martin Rathjen, martin@immanuel.us