The modern emphasis of the Church in the Great Commission has been to "go." However, the central imperative of Matthew 28:18-20 is "make disciples." "Go(ing)" is part of normal life. In other words, when one becomes a believer, he immediately sets forth on a journey called the "Great Commission." So "in going" to school, make disciples. In going to work, make disciples. In going to church, make disciples. In all going, make disciples.

The ultimate challenge in every generation of the church is to "make disciples." While every culture has its obstacles, the imperative remains... win, build and send disciples--disciplined followers of Jesus Christ.

The goal of National Youth Ministries is to equip the church to make disciples of Jesus Christ. National Youth Ministries carries the three-fold philosophy of "Win, Build, Send." Every healthy youth ministry has a balance of these principles. Every ministry has some of these elements.

Win, Build and Send is founded in Matthew 28:19-20. Yet, Jesus spoke of this earlier: "Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men." (Matthew 4:19) As Youth leaders, our call is to win, build and send.

At National Youth Ministries, our organizational structure is built around this mission.

Student Outreach focuses on establishing relationships that win people to Jesus Christ. Student Outreach is also the home of proven Youth Alive ministries, like Campus Clubs, Campus Missions, Prayer Zone Partners and the Seven Project.

Student Discipleship serves to build biblical life and truth in youth ministry. Student Discipleship is also the home of Bible Quiz and Fine Arts. These ministries don't just develop a student's talent, but also his or her mind and spirit. Remember, building is key to both winning and sending. Discipleship can be found woven throughout all our ministries.

Student Missions moves us to discover the God who sends and provides in life. Whether it is through giving to Speed the Light or going through AIM (Ambassadors in Mission) or GlobYLnet (Global Youth Leaders Network), Student Missions serves to advance the Great Commission in every generation.

National Youth Ministries is about igniting and synchronizing leadership development. Leadership development is not just something we do, but who we are.