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Club 220

Club220 meets on High School and Jr. High campuses throughout the Baton Rouge area for the purpose of mentorship through small group ministry. Unlike other high school clubs that meet in a general assembly and then dismiss, club220 is mentorship oriented. We do this because we believe that the empowerment of high school students is most effective through small groups and one-on-one relationships. The mentoring in these clubs takes place during small group meetings at the club, and then outside of school where the group leader can give much needed focus and attention to each individual student.

Many of the students involved in our mentorship program quickly become an active and productive part of the school community by attending sports' activities, student functions, and showing up weekly to serve the high school in which their club meets. Not only do these clubs encourage the students who choose to join, but club220 also launches them to their full potential by helping them conquer the difficulties in their lives.

Purpose:

The purpose of club220 is to mentor students through small group ministry.

Vision:

To see every student in the Baton Rouge area launched into their full potential.

Mission:

To establish a Biblically based mentorship club in every high school and junior high in the Baton Rouge area. Each club will contribute to the entire community of the school by serving the students, parents, teachers, and faculty through well trained mentors who lead with integrity and excellence.

Benefits:

Many times the simple fact of having an encourager in the life of a student can have transforming effects in that young person's life. This crucial element in the life of a young person is facilitated by club220 through our mentors. Students also have the opportunity to build healthy meaningful relationships with other students in their small groups. These two factors will ensure that each student involved in club220 will feel like a champion on a winning team.

Through participation in club220, each young person will be encouraged and equipped to become a better student and better person. They will be taught the importance of integrity, to be others' conscience, and to be obedient to authority. Students will meet weekly in mentorship groups to discuss their frustrations and receive guidance. Mentors, many times, become liaisons between the student and their parents and teachers. This functions to communicate the needs of the student to the authority and to also express the desires of the authority to the student. We have seen COUNTLESS students freed from destructive behaviors such as: alcohol, drugs, gangs, violence, stealing, smoking, harmful relationships, poor study habits, low work ethic, and even bad attitudes.

Facts:

In 2006, club220 was in 26 area schools.
Over 3,500 students were involved in club220 in 2007.
Club220 is a ministry of 220power, the youth ministry of Bethany World Prayer Center.
220power reaches 5,000 students weekly through small group ministry.
Club220 has been meeting in area high schools and junior highs for 8 years.
Mentors are trained for at least 5 months before being released to lead a group.