Seven Checkpoints

The 7 Checkpoints for Students is an intentional, systematic approach to discipleship focused on the content of discipleship. These seven student-specific principles are the irreducible minimum. We are convinced that these seven basic principles every student should understand, commit to memory and embrace before they leave the safety of their homes and youth ministry. These are the must know, can’t be without principles. They are not all that is important. But they are what are most important for students.

Each Checkpoint asks what we call a Critical Question. By that we mean that each principle allows Group Leaders and parents to evaluate students based on that principle. Each principle also presents a Key Passage from the Bible that serves as the timeless foundation for the principle. Each Checkpoint is stated in an easy to remember principle. This helps students remember the Checkpoints in a simple yet powerful statement of truth.

Finally, each Checkpoint has Bottom Line principles that strengthen and expand the Checkpoint. These Bottom Line principles are what we use to develop lesson plans to support each checkpoint.

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Authentic Faith

Principle: God can be trusted; He will do all He has promised to do.

Question: Are students trusting God with critical areas in their life?

Key Passage: Proverbs 3:5-6

Spiritual Disciplines

Principle: When you see as God sees, you will do as God says.

Question: Are students developing a consistent devotional and prayer life?

Key Passage: Romans 12:2

Moral Boundaries

Principle: Purity paves the way to intimacy.

Question: Are students establishing and maintaining godly moral boundaries?

Key Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Healthy Friendships

Principle: Your friends determine the direction and quality of your life.

Question: Are students forming healthy friendships and avoiding unhealthy ones?

Key Passage: Proverbs 13:20

Wise Choices

Principle: Walk Wisely.

Question: Are students making wise choices in every area of their lives?

Key Passage: Ephesians 5:15-17

Ultimate Authority

Principle: Maximum freedom is found under God’s authority.

Question: Are students submitting to the authorities God has placed over them?

Key Passage: Romans 13:1-2

Others First

Principle: Consider others before yourself.

Question: Are students putting the needs of others ahead of their own?

Key Passage: Philippians 2:3-11