ISMK Fired Up - MKs

ISMK Fired Up is a relationship-based program for MKs (7-12 grade). Our hope is that you will be able to build stronger relationship with other MKs and grow in your relationship with God.

Why Should I Participate?

• Be more connected with other MKs
• Grow closer in your relationship with God
• Have a leader that desires to invest in you, has been where you are, and is willing to help you through struggles/difficulties
• You’ll have leaders who are willing to answer your tough Biblical questions
• ISMK Fired Up will make Bible reading fun and relational as globally we all read the Word together. It’s not meant to be a stressful program, but to be something attainable and worth your time
• Discuss Bible passages as you read them together
• If you participate in ISMK Fired Up from 7th through 12th grade, you will have read through the entire Bible!
• Receive a certificate of completion for each year you commit to ISMK Fired Up
  

How Do I Sign Up?

Application

What Do I Need To Do?

• Pray
  Sincerely pray about making a one-year commitment to ISMK Fired Up.
  
  
• Apply
  Read the rest of the ISMK Fired Up commitments below, then fill out the online application. ISMK will contact you soon with your acceptance to the program. With your application you are agreeing to an 11-month commitment to the ISMK Fired Up program. The application deadline is August 1, 2009.
  
  
• Be Assigned To A Group And A Group Leader
  ISMK will assign you to a small online group of MKs from your region, with a qualified adult MK as your small group leader.
  
  
• Read Bible Weekly
  You will be provided with a weekly Bible reading guide of approximately four chapters per week. You will be able to read these chapters at your own pace.
  
  
• Participate In Online Weekly Discussions
  You will be asked to go online at least once a week to post your thoughts about the weekly reading. You will also be able to read and reply to threads of conversation from your group. This is an opportunity to get to know other MKs, discuss the Bible, and grow in your walk with God together.
  
  
• Maintain Confidentiality
  Your comments and those of the other MKs in your group will be kept confidential. We understand that things other than the Bible will be discussed in your group; therefore, you agree to keep everything that is shared in your group confidential unless it is harmful to the life of another. Should parents have any questions concerning any topic or issue, they may contact the ISMK Program Manager for specific information.
  
  
• PRAY For Your Group
  Part of your commitment to the group is to pray for each other and the things that each of your group members are going through.
  

What Will ISMK Provide?

• Weekly Bible Reading Guide
  You will have the opportunity to read approximately 4 chapters from the Bible each week, 11 books of the Bible each year, and you will have read through the entire Bible in 6 years! ISMK will provide the Bible reading timeline.
  
  
• Discussion Guides
  ISMK will use Fire Starters produced by Assemblies of God National Youth Ministries to encourage you to think about what you are reading each week. These may be edited and used at the discretion of each Group Leader. Full Fire Starters will be available for download on the ISMK website if you wish to use them for your personal Bible study.
  
  
• Fire Bible Student Edition
  ISMK Fired Up will use the Fire Bible Student Edition for Bible reading. You will not be required to use this edition, but it has great study notes. We can send a Bible to you and charge it to your parents’ 00 account. Your parents will need to contact ISMK to request a Fire Bible Student Edition. (Supplies are limited.)
  
  
• An Online Network
  ISMK will connect you with a group of fellow MKs from your region and an adult MK group leader. You will use the internet to connect weekly with your group and discuss what you are reading and studying.
  
  
• Annual Completion Certificates
  You will receive a certificate of completion for each year you complete the requirements of ISMK Fired Up.