Mission / Values
The Mission: Matthew 28:19
Jesus’ last words in Matthew are recorded with his instruction, “to go and make disciples of all nations” otherwise known as the great commission. SonRise Surf also emphasizes Jesus’ wisdom spoken in Matthew 9:37-38, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
We desire to do more than simply ask….our goal is to aid and equip young men and women to become disciples, even at this early age (1 Timothy 4:12).
There are two pillar principles that we teach to guide discipleship.
There are two pillar principles that we teach to guide discipleship
Salvation
We believe it’s critical to recognize the propensity toward legalism in our society. There is a great pressure on our students to live under the law which may result in anxiety and uncertainty as failures occur.
Our goal is to remind them that God’s Salvation is free and unyielding (Ephesians 2:8). His Love is so generous and we are never beyond His grasp. What an amazing keystone to support our worldview as Christians! Christ is our standard. Not our friends. Not our teachers. Not our siblings. Not even our parents.
Made in the Image of God
We believe that we are made in the image of God, to be like Him and act like Him with the ultimate purpose of glorying God. This is a difficult task to carry out every day of our lives, to always act and be like God. When we hear, “You look like your father,” or “You act like your mother,” these are pleasing statements when they are spoken with positive intention. What if someone said, “You look like God or act like God”? How much more impactful would that be?
We focus on the transition of our lives, empowered through the Holy Spirit to be more like God (Galatians 4:4-7). Romans 7 is another key chapter that highlights the struggle our students face as they grow in Christ.
As students are experience these pillars, it is our goal that they want to share this with others around them (discipleship).
Discipleship can be intimidating to both new and mature Christians. However, it does not have to be complicated. Examples of discipleship that we illustrate include actions such as serving others or praying over a simple meal with others.
