Re:generation for students

The student program is much shorter and is offered in sessions with defined start and finish dates. While re:generation for adults can sometimes last around one year, the Re:generation for Students program is only 12 weeks. This program is designed to offer a basic introduction to the steps of healing given to us by God through the Bible.

TESTIMONY AND TEACHING (30 MINUTES)
Churches that run a ministry night model usually begin with a testimony from a Step Group Leader or former participant followed by a time of teaching which outlines and explains one of the steps of healing given to us by God through the Bible. Churches that run a small group study ministry model do not have a designated teaching and testimony time but focus on group discussion of the curriculum.

STEP GROUPS (60-90 MINUTES)
Step Groups are arranged by age and gender, and have up to 8 students led by 2 adult Step Group Leaders. In Step Groups, participants share what they are learning in book work as well as challenges or questions they are facing. This is a place for each participant to be known, accepted, and encouraged to continue walking the steps toward healing.

BOOK WORK
Throughout the week, participants complete a curriculum of 3 lessons per week (one lesson takes about 10 minutes) and a “footprint” that serves as a marker for their progress toward healing. Lessons are designed to help students understand and practice the steps of healing given to us by God through the Bible. Each lesson is followed by an inspiring written testimony from a former participant. As an additional resource, “issue sheets” will be available to help students learn more about specific struggles.

All small groups are split by gender and age, but not by presenting struggle. Groups with mixed struggles help participants to focus more on the spiritual brokenness behind their struggles (heart transformation). Mixed-struggle groups also help equip leaders to provide biblical counsel across multiple struggles, making them more effective ministers of the gospel in all spheres of influence.

Step groups often have a four-participants to one-leader ratio. Step groups are are formed upon registration for the ministry and closed to new participants once launched. Participants have small group leader support and accountability with other group participants. A step group typically takes about 12 weeks to complete the biblical steps of healing.

The program is led by a committed team of local church members who have completed re:generation or spent time serving with their local student ministry. Re:generation for Students requires all potential leaders who have expressed interest in working with students to complete the following steps before placement as a Step Group leader:

Step One: Screening Process

Leaders are required to complete an online application (with references) followed by a face-to-face interview. A leader must meet local church requirements for leadership before being eligible to serve in positions providing access to students.

Step Two: Criminal Background Check

All leaders wishing to serve in Re:generation for Students must undergo a criminal background check.

Step Three: Policies & Procedures

Leaders are required to review Re:generation for Students' safety policies and procedures (along with any local church requirements for leadership) and sign a statement of acknowledgement and agreement indicating that he or she has read and understood the material, and agrees to comply with the policy.

Students are required to bring at least one parent or trusted adult to the first meeting. During this orientation meeting, best practices for supporting a student going through this program will be discussed. Local ministries may provide additional copies of curriculum which can be purchased by parents or guardians to follow along and encourage students as they engage in the work of recovery.

This program does not promise a quick fix. Students who fully engage with the curriculum should expect to learn about love, goodness, and power of God and how to - over the span of a lifetime - daily walk the steps of healing given to us by God through the Bible.

This program does not offer licensed professional counselors, psychologists, or clinical diagnoses, therapies, treatments, or referrals. Students who fully engage with the curriculum should expect to discover that biblical and Christ-centered discipleship and community are fundamental building blocks for healing and recovery.

This program is not committed to strict confidentiality or anonymity. Students who participate should expect the church to follow the Bible’s guidance to care for them and take action as advocates for their healing, health, and safety.

We will notify the appropriate authorities (parent or guardian, law enforcement, etc.) immediately if we have any suspicion that a student is facing imminent danger or demonstrates a pattern of behavior that could endanger them in the future. (Matthew 18:5-6, Proverbs 31:8)

As required by law, we will report any allegations or suspicions of abuse or neglect to state law enforcement and protective services. (Romans 13:1)

We will encourage students to submit to the authority of scripture and to share with others in the body of Christ as the Bible directs. For example, biblical practices like confession and making amends will call students to have conversations with people outside of this program. (1 Corinthians 12:25-27, James 5:16, Matthew 5:23-24, 1 John 1:7)