STUDENT MISSION EDUCATION
Missions Experiences for Guys in Grades 7-12 Challengers offers opportunities for young men to grow in their missions commitment through regular meetings and shared experiences. They learn about missions efforts around the
world as they embark on personal missions locally. Missions becomes a daily lifestyle and an expression of deep commitment to Christ.

Exploring Missions
The central purpose of Challengers is to explore missions and become personally involved in missions. Challengers are encouraged to live their faith daily, be a positive witness, minister Christ’s
love and give and pray for missions efforts and personnel.

Participants in Challengers are keenly aware of God’s redemptive purpose for humanity. Through learning Bible-based truths, they develop understanding and appreciation for all peoples of the world and their need for Christ’s love. They are also active as an extension of God’s redemptive plan.

Helping Others
Youth are at a critical stage in their lives. They want a venturous cause that will compel them towards something worthwhile. Some of their greatest obstacles include looking beyond
themselves, their dreams, and their own interests. Challengers are taught responsible attitudes and are urged to develop skills for personal missions service. As they discover these missions
opportunities and become involved in the lives of other people, they engage in and discover the joy of service.

Building Character
Challengers participants are encouraged toward high Christian character. They develop decision-making skills consistent with biblical standards and ministry-based principles. They also understand how their faith and commitment to God relate to all areas of their lives.

Developing Leaders
Challengers will strengthen the church and its ministries. They learn about missions by actually doing missions, exploring biblical principles for missions, becoming involved in personal leadership development, and discovering special relationships through activities and weekly meetings. These teaching avenues and learning situations enhance their experiences and missions
involvement. They discover their God-given gifts and are guided to develop these as tools for missions service. The Challengers program offers a balance of missions education and involvement
with special interests and meaningful relationships. Challengers do not just study missions – they do missions.

Flexible and Simple
Challengers is the best way to get young men involved in learning and doing missions. And because Challengers materials are well-organized and well-designed, leaders do not need extensive
training or lengthy explanations. The Challengers program offers materials that are self-directional, flexible and simple to use.

Challengers provides an arena for adult leaders and young men to grow in their relationship with God, their families, their peers and their church. It is where missions and ministry meet.

Challengers is missions education based on a weekly 45-minute meeting and a monthly missions and ministry project. It is designed for ease of use for the adult leader, but is grounded with depth for the individual who wants to explore God’s call on his life. Go to www.challengerscentral.com and download curriculum at no charge.