...and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.  I Peter 3:15 A lot of youth ministries today are looking for the next step  in reaching teens for Christ.  Unfortunately, many choose to  do this by the way of the world whether it be by  entertainment, or the watering down of the Word of God.   Maranatha Baptist Youth Ministry is built on the foundation  of the Word of God.  Our methods, music, ministry, and  philosophy are all carefully built on a strong commitment to  honor the Word of God.  The Word of God is very clear in  stating the believer’s mission both in life and in ministry,  and that mission is to “Glorify God”.  “To Him (God) be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all  generations, forever and ever.”  (Eph. 3:21)  The ultimate measure of success for our Youth Ministry is  how well our teens bring glory to God through Christ.  In  other words, our mission is to glorify God by causing others  to come to a right opinion of God as our life touches theirs.   Mission Statement  “To assist parents in training, discipling and preparing teens  for a life worthy of their calling and a defense of the  gospel.”