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Youth Ministry

This past year for the youth ministry has been an impactful and

eventful year. We sought to continue our growth, not only numeri-
cally but spiritually. Within the past year there have been weekly
Wednesday night Bible studies and youth services every fifth Sunday. The average attendance
throughout the past year has been 25-30 students.

Ministry Highlights

• Youth Lock-In – Min. Xavier O’Rourke preached this service and we had many students and

their friends attend our youth lock-in.
• Min. Al Curley preached his last youth service as youth pastor in April of 2023.

• From May to September there has been an intentional emphasis on discipleship and spiritual

formation.
• We have sought to bridge the gap between student attendees and student disciples.

• We have placed a large emphasis on relationship building not only with students but also

youth ministry volunteers.
• We gave away $12,000 in scholarships to our youth in 2023 during the Senior Rec Sunday

• Our youth participated in the “Wave” experience hosted by Texas Baptist ministries and we

felt like that was a positive and impactful time for our students.
• Our students enjoyed the V.B.S experience here at Cornerstone. We saw many students

during the week of V.B.S

• There have been some new additions to the youth ministry leadership team: India Curley, Jetti
Ridley, & Whittney Johnson.

• Min. Xavier O’Rourke preached his first youth service at Cornerstone on the fifth Sunday in

July. It was truly a student “Take over.” Our students did a phenomenal job conducting the
entire service.

• Throughout the summer months we saw a steady pace of about 30-35 students on Wednes-
day nights.

• Picking back up in September, we are seeing around 40-45 students. Our students have

become intentional about inviting their friends and peers to Wednesday nights and
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