Our Vision

To enable students to Love God,

Serve others,

and follow Jesus.

Our Mission

Ascension Student Ministries exists to

Engage in Dynamic Worship,

Be an Authentic Community,

And make real connections between Faith and Life.

We dream* of aStudent Ministry That

We listen to and areobedient to God

People who are notChristians become followers of God in the way of Jesus

Those who are notinvolved in church would become an active part of it

People are deeply connectedto God in all of life; body, mind, soul and spirit

Beauty, art andcreativity are valued, used, and understood as coming from the Creator

Culture is met,embraced and transformed

Joy, fun andexcitement are part of our lives

The kingdom of Godis increased in real ways in the world

The Biblical story ofGod is told and contributed to

Biblical justice,mercy, grace, love and righteousness lead the way

Truth, honesty andhealth are a way of life

We value innovationand are willing to take risks in order to bring glory to God.

Worship of God isfull, vibrant, real, and pleasing to God

Faith, hope and loveare the context for all

The next generation ofleadership is built up and leaders are servants

Everyone is equippedto do ministry

God's Spirit takes precedenceover all structures and systems

Christian Community isthe attraction to outsiders and the answer to questions of faith

People participate inthe kingdom of God in accordance with their abilitiesand gifts

We are connected to,dependent on and serve the global Church

People learn the waysof God and are encouraged to make it central to their lives

Other churches arevalued and supported

Peoples' visions andideas of ministry come to life

*from Solomon's Porch Community