How old do you have to be to attend a Silver Ring Thing event?
The Silver Ring Thing Live Event is designed to reach high school and middle school students, as these are the years during which they are forced to make decisions about their sexuality. Ideally, we are targeting teenagers, but college students and young adults are also encouraged to attend, as many find the program content both relevant and engaging to their age group.
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend as they are the leading influence in their children's sexual decision-making. A Parent's Session is held simultaneous to the start of each Live Event to inform parents of the sexual nature of today's youth culture and how they can effectively support and encourage their children in an abstinence decision. For more info on the Parent's Session please click here.
Can parents attend a SRT Live Event?
ABSOLUTELY!! Parents are strongly encouraged to attend as they are the leading influence in their children's sexual decision-making. A Parent's Session is held simultaneous to the start of each Live Event to inform parents of the sexual nature of today's youth culture and how they can effectively support and encourage their children in an abstinence decision. For more info on the Parent's Session please click here.
What about students who are already sexually active?
All of us have messed up or made mistakes in one way or another. At a SRT Live Event, we address this question in the Second Chances message which speaks directly to the issues and problems that sexually active students have encountered. We recognize the fact that many students who attend the SRT are, or have been, sexually active and they need to know it is possible to start over. We speak plainly on the forgiveness and love Jesus Christ offers to change your future. The answer is YES YOU CAN START OVER and, in fact, for this reason many students attend our program.
How do you talk about sex without becoming graphic?
At a SRT Live Event, we are careful not to speak in "graphic" terms for three reasons, (a) the age differences in the room, (b) this is basically the parent's role, (c) this kind of information is better explained one-on-one and not in a group setting. We focus instead on the emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual results of engaging in pre-marital sex and the blessings of waiting until marriage.
How can I get involved?
There are so many ways people can get involved and become a part of the Silver Ring Thing.
As a Student-
- Attend a Live Event or partipate in a Project 434 Program and make an abstinence vow, putting on the ring.
- The next step is to represent and become an advocate for SRT in your community.
- Encourage churches, schools, and other organizations to host another event and bring your friends.
- Attend the Summer Internship and apply to be a part of the SRT National Traveling Team.
As a Parent-
- Attend a Live Event and become a believer that this program really works and is changing lives.
- Present the Project 434 Program to your church and personally participate in the P434 program for parents.
- Contact local churches and ministries for their support in bringing a Live Event to your area.
- Pray for this ministry and all the students and leaders involved.
- Consider financially supporting Silver Ring Thing in the mission to see a better future for our children.
As a Leader-
- Contact SRT for information on how to bring a Live Event to your community.
- Review the Project 434 Program materials and run a small group program in your community.
- Become an advocate for SRT to other churches, organizations, or businesses within your network of contacts to help this program saturate other communities around the country and world.
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