Synago
During the school year we have an in-home Bible study for high school youth called Synago (come together).  The  goal of this study is to strengthen members' spiritual relationship with God and Jesus Christ.  Secondly, it will build Christian community within a circle of friends, in which group members practice and experience what it means to be in ministry to and with one another.  Synago is a student led-adult supported bible study that meets in homes on weeknights from 7-8:30 pm.  The cell-group design calls for two student leaders, two adult "sponsors" and up to eight additional youth.  Being in synago means: being with friends, being you, being encouraged, being listened to, being able to share feelings, being safe, being an explorer of the Christian faith, and being valued as a child of God.  The model has proven effective in numerous areas and is especially appealing to senior-highs because it gives them leadership, encourages them to invite others, creates a safe place of spiritually intimacy, and deals with integrating Bible, life and faith.