WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
When we moved here from South Carolina about 5 years ago, I was lost and didn’t have any friends. When I visited VRSM and was welcomed with a warm smile, I felt like I had found a second home. Christ has really changed my life through the meaningful discussions and wonderful community I have experienced at VRSM. It truly is a life-changing group!
I love VRSM because everyone there loves one another like family. The whole ministry is very inclusive and all the leaders are easy to talk to in times of struggle and are there to support you when you succeed. I have made some of my best friends through the ministry and also been able to watch each other grow in Christ and grow together, which has been one of my favorite things since joining the ministry!
TREY B.
TAYLOR I.
VRSM has helped me grow spiritually by showing me what it’s like to love Jesus and love others, but also how to put that into practice by serving the community and laughing together. My relationship with Jesus would not be as strong as it is today without VRSM and the many people and leaders who have invested in me.
VRSM has shown me the purpose and joy found in having Godly community. Being able to walk alongside such a great group of people has made it easier to be bold and grow in my faith. The people here are so special and their love for the Lord is evident by how they love others and invite them into our student ministry. VRSM has taught me how to pursue a deeper faith and seek Christ above all other things.
MAYA D.
HALEY H.
A WORD FROM THE PASTOR
January 12–14, 2024
WHAT IS WINTER WEEKEND?
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Winter Weekend is a discipleship retreat for 6th-12th grade students. Students are hosted in homes all across Coppell for a weekend focused on worship, Bible Study, and building community. We are excited to see what God has planned for Winter Weekend!
You, as a small group leader, will play an important role in the weekend. Your main goal is to lead a group of teenagers throughout the weekend as we grow, serve, worship, and have fun together. You will be responsible for preparing and teaching the small group lessons, staying in the host home with your group, and guiding them throughout your time together.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
Per VRBC's Good Shepherd Policy, it is needed that every small group leader go through each step in our Good Shepherd process. Each item (except the two noted below) may be found in the confirmation email you receive after completing your registration. After you have finished your registration, we will be following up with you if any of these items are still missing.
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Small Group Leader Registration
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2024 VRSM Adult Participation Waiver
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Signed Good Shepherd Policy — As the Good Shepherd policy was recently revised in October of 2023, we ask each leader to resubmit their signature.
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Ministry Safe Certificate (if not completed in the last two years) — The invitation to the Ministry Safe awareness training will be sent to you through email after you complete your registration. If you have recently gone through this training for VRBC or another organization, a copy of the certificate can be emailed to kturner@vrbc.net.
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Approved Background Check (if not completed in the last two years) — The invitation to begin a background check will be sent to you through email after you complete your registration. If we have a valid background check on file for you, you will not need to do another one.