Believe it or not, statistics show that the #1 influence in a kid's life is his/her parents. This is the way God intended it! The only REAL ordained youth ministers in the world are parents. The guys walking around with pagers and business cards who call themselves youth ministers are really supposed to be helpers to the parents. Youth ministries in the past have separated the youth from their nuclear families and from their extended family, the local congregation. We at Corinth believe in a different approach to youth ministry.

If the parents are the #1 influence in the life of a child, is it not logical to minister to the nuclear family as a whole instead of separating them at every turn. Our youth and family ministry is still focused on advancing the teens to a mature faith, but this is accomplished by including the families, both nuclear and extended.

Corinth Youth & Family Ministry Mission Statement:
"To empower the youth to be like Jesus, growing in wisdom, stature and in favor with God and men, and to strengthen families as they nurture that growth."

Ministry Objectives:

• To help the youth develop a foundation of faith for their lives.


• To inspire a mature personal relationship with God that develops from Bible study, prayer, fellowship, worship and other spiritual disciplines.


• To provide an atmosphere free of negative peer pressure where the youth can develop strong Christian relationships.


• To give the family an avenue of ministry where they can serve while being served.


• To help the youth find their place in the Lord's church by identifying and utilizing their gifts.


• To prepare the youth for and involve the youth in works of service.


• To equip the youth to share their faith with others.

• To be a focused support to the the youth in the ever present times of trial.