| 24/7 Youth Network |
Youth Pastors: Jayson & Mia Sloan
Pastor Jayson, when told that someone wanted to know who he is, without hesitation, yet with great humility and sincerity replied, “I am a bond servant of Christ, tender of the sheep, lover of God, giving husband, father and crucified son. I am a servant of servants; therefore, whatever more that can be said of me, need not be said at all.” Purpose and VisionWIN: Cells and ServiceThere is a life that God intended for us to be a part of; the choice is ours. It is our heart in 24/7 to help individuals find that source of life. Two of the most influential ways that we have found is what we define as cells and through our weekly services. Cells are groups of young people from all walks of life that meet together at least twice a month to focus on the Word of God and build relationships with one another. Through our weekly Wednesday services, we come together to worship and feast on a fresh Word from God to help us all become the best that God intended for us to be. CONNECT: The JourneyDuring the process of the journey, many find the gift that God has given to them – eternal life; however, our goal in the beginning and during of the journey, is to ensure that young people not only begin the journey, but also commit to completion for eternity! There is a 3 - step process in this journey to get young people connected and committed. Throughout each phase our focus is the cross. Phase 1: Journey to the CrossThis phase is a time where our youth go through 4 weeks of classes that introduce and begin their relationship with God. Phase 2: Journey through the CrossIn this part they will have and experience one of the best life defining weekends of their life. This is a time in their journey that they really come into personal contact with the individuals that they really are! In these three days they will come face-to-face with God. In this time they are healed of past issues that have has prevented change and transformation for the present and future. Phase 3: Journey with the CrossThe finale of this phase helps them through teaching and discussions relate their three day experience to their everyday lives. This phase helps build them up to confront those past issues that they departed from to empower them to confidentially face the future of their new lives with Christ. DISCIPLE (Get Strong)Be a good example for others to follow! TRAINING: DiscoveryAlong the path and process of the journey there are many heights and adventures of discovery that are forever enlightening to their journey! During this refreshing and yet intense timing of discovery, individuals are beginning their training process to their development of becoming a leader. We believe that a leader is made and not born! This discovery time empowers these young people to realize their God given potential and responsibility to reaching back and getting someone to be enlightened to begin their new life of journey and discovery with Jesus. Jesus stated, " If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me...Luke 9:23 WE teach them how to do this in a classroom setting in three sessions with each being 10 weeks a piece. SENDING: Mentoring TwelveOur vision as a ministry is solely comprised around the principle of 12. As Jesus being our source of example, we believe that this is one of the best and most beneficial ways to reach the multitudes in the harvest. We commit to seeking out and discipling groups of 12 young people to begin the journey, discovery, and training of a new life with Christ for them to go and do the same until this earth has been confiscated and revolutionized for Christ! About 24 / 7Jr. High Ministry (6th-8th Grade)Our Jr. High is full of energetic young people who love God. This group is comprised of young people who are in middle school. (6th-8t grade) They have their own time of discussion and socialization and a lesson that is given to them weekly that helps them to understand according to their beautiful worlds! This group also has a time of journey and discovery that is relevant to them to help equip them to be leaders to their peers and kids that are younger than them. High School Ministry (9th-12th Grade)The next transition of life!! This awesome and radical group of young people has various times that they meet in groups with other people their age. They discuss Jesus and their challenging and courageous times of life with their peers. They equally have their personal time of journey, discovery, and training to eventually be SENT out to win others! There is also a weekly Wednesday evening service that they receive the Word of God together and learn about Jesus relevant to their worlds! Young Adult (19-25 years old)These young, vibrant, and seriously-committed groups of young adults are committed to the Great Commission of Christ. Each of them are committed to being a part of groups to ensure their present and future development as leaders. They have committed to win individuals their age to Christ. They do it through various of means and measures. Many win individuals from their local college campuses, and through their working environments. For more informationTo learn more about our Youth Ministry please visit www.247connect.org |
Jayson Sloan and his beautiful wife, Mia, parents of 3 beautiful children, under the tutelage of Bishop James C. & Mrs. Joyce Hash, serve as the Youth Pastors of 24/7, a youthful extension of St. Peter’s Church & World Outreach Center, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that is reaching, teaching and preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to young people across all races, denominations and cultures. 24/7 is a dynamic ministry comprised of young people who are sold out for Christ and who have given their lives in dedication to serving God, studying His Word and praying fervently for the salvation of lost souls. The ministry is appropriately named after Jeremiah 24:7, “And I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the LORD: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart...”
