Spiritual Formation: This is the Kingdom
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t The Potter’s House, spiritual formation goes beyond our students’ time in Bible class, as important as that is. Students are experiencing the love of Jesus in chapel worship times, on class trips, in muli-grade discipleship time, and daily interactions during instruction.
to pray and learn from a speaker who shares fresh insights from God’s Word. Then John, Jordan, Katelyn, and their fellow bandmates help lead the students in a time of worship. Though these students are on stage during worship, they don’t view themselves as performers in front of an audience.
In classrooms, in athletics and arts, in service projects and transformational trips, every TPH activity intentionally points students to Jesus.
“Worship isn’t about being in the spotlight,” says John. “It’s about leading the people around you, whether you’re seen or not. When we sing together, people really experience God’s presence.”
Chapel and Chapel Praise are times set apart for students to pause, pray, and prepare for what God calls them to do. John, Jordan, and Katelyn, all seniors that serve on the worship team. Recently, they shared with us the meaningful impact these experiences have on high school students.
Worshipping Together: Chapel and Chapel Praise High school chapel happens every week on Tuesday. Students gather 8
Students connecting with God in Montana
On the last Tuesday of each month, students gather for the muchanticipated Chapel Praise time. “It’s beautiful how the Spirit works. It is a time of worship, where we can flow into whatever songs God puts on our hearts, and we try to sense what he is trying to teach us.” John reflects. Jordan shared: “One thing I love about Chapel Praise is that it’s not just something we do. It’s an experience with God. It re-sets our minds and refreshes our spirits each month.”