Girls meeting in Classroom 211
Boys meeting in Classroom 108

Meeting in Classroom 105

Girls meeting in Classroom 210
Boys meeting in Classroom 110

Meeting in Second Floor Commons

Meeting in WPC Parlor

Meeting in Second Floor Commons

Our primary goal is to minister to the students of Westminster and equip them for a life of service to Him. Naturally, we are excited when others join us for teaching and fellowship, but this will never occur through the lowering of our goals for our own students. In keeping with our baptism vow of "Assisting the parents in the Christian nurture of our children," Westminster's student ministry is designed to augment the family's responsibility to its children, not replacing, but supporting and working with families in the spiritual nurture of our covenantal children.

A youth group is not the church, it's a ministry within the church. Our students need to be reminded and encouraged to stay involved in worship and service within the greater church and intentionally be reminded that they won’t be in a youth group for the rest of their lives. Also, Westminster has the privilege to work with other Providence Presbytery churches to sponsor our annual ROOTs retreat in January this event allow our students to feel connected to the larger church and provide opportunities for our students to reach out and include friends.

Westminster's goal is for our student ministry to become more discipleship oriented. Our aim is to see students grow consistently in their walk with the Lord. We continually pray for mature and godly mentors to invest in and work with our young people - providing different "voices" in our student's lives.

Westminster's intent is for our student ministry to help prepare our young people for the transition to adulthood. This goal includes helping our students develop a biblical world and life view so that every aspect of their lives is interpreted through the lens of God's revealed will in His Word. We also aim to see our students grow in love and appreciation of the preached word, the sacraments, and a life of prayer. We desire to encourage our students to utilize their talents and gifts for the edification of the body of Christ.

Westminster believes that we are called to a life of service both locally and abroad. Our student ministry provides opportunities for service, to provide our young people the opportunity to take their eyes off themselves and consider other's needs before their own.

Working with students from a variety of backgrounds provides Westminster's Student Ministry team with a unique perspective in regard to our students and the world's impact on them. Our desire is to provide helpful insight to our parents, through periodic workshops or discussion groups.