This Is Youth Ministry!
From Colossians 1:28-29, Pastor Brett Nakashima casts the biblical vision for Lighthouse Youth: youth ministry exists to proclaim Christ so that every student is presented mature in Him. It is a foundation for the year ahead, built on proclamation, equipping, and loving community.
1. A ministry of proclamation: holding out Christ from God’s Word, week in and week out.
2. Equipping students for a life of obedience and worship, growing mature in Christ.
3. The centrality of loving community and discipleship, with parents leading the way.
2026 Beacon/Praxis Retreat Session 4 – Loving Fellowship (Colossians 3:8-15)
The love of Christ can transform our imperfect attempts at fellowship into something beautiful and strong
Him We Proclaim (Colossians 1:28-29)
Five Features of Faithful Ministry
Foundations: Work (Colossians 3:22-25)
The Church: Why Do We Sing? (Colossians 3:16)
High School for God’s Glory (Colossians 3:22-25)
Pursuing God’s glory in high school means: 1. Living in the fear of the Lord 2. Working with whole-hearted devotion 3. Anticipating the real reward
Gospel Friendship – Colossians 4:7-18
Three Tactics for Everyday Gospel Ministry (Colossians 4:2-6)
Parents and Children (Colossians 3:20-21)
Romance, Dating, and the Glory of God (Part 1) – Christian Dating Defined
Definition: Christian dating is a mutual commitment between a Christian man and Christian woman to test their relationship for marriage for the glory of God.