Overview of Seven Checkpoints
 
These are the seven "irreducible minimum" principles we want our students to not only know but be able to apply to their lives.  They're based on a book written by Andy Stanley and Stuart Hall called, THE SEVEN CHECKPOINTS. 
 
1.  Authentic Faith
 
Principle: God can be trusted; He will do all He promised to do
Critical Question: Are you trusting God with the critical areas of your life?
Key Passage: Proverbs 3:5-6
 
2.  Spiritual Disciplines
 
Principle: If we could see as God sees, we would do as God says.
Critical Question: Are you developing a consistent devotional and prayer life?
Key Passage: Romans 12:2
 
3.  Wise Choices
 
Principle: Walk wisely.
Critical Question: Are you making wise decisions?
Key Passage: Ephesians 5:15-17
 
4.  Moral Boundaries
 
Principle: Purity paves the way to intimacy.
Critical Question: Are you establishing and maintaining moral boundaries?
Key Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
 
5.  Healthy Friendships
 
Principle: Our friends determine the direction and quality of our lives.
Critical Question: Are you establishing healthy friendships and avoiding unhealthy ones?
Key Passage: Proverbs 13:20
 
6.  Ultimate Authority
 
Principle: Maximum freedom is found under God’s authority.
Critical Question: Are you submitted to the authorities God has placed over you?
Key Passage: Romans 13:1-2
 
7.  Others First
 
Principle: Put others first.
Critical Question: Are you putting the needs of others ahead of your own?
Key Passage: Philippians 2:3-11