From Senior Year to College: Disciple, Prepare, and Transition Well

A biweekly, cohort-based Zoom experience for students entering senior year through the summer after freshman year, designed to grow spiritually, personally, relationally, and practically through consistent mentorship and community.

  • 2 years | Biweekly | Zoom

  • Thursdays at 7:00 PM | 45–60 minutes

  • Cohort size: 5–12 students

  • Starts in September (enrollment June - August)

THE WHY

Why this program exists. The transition from senior year of high school through the first year of college is one of the most formative and stressful seasons of life. Students are navigating identity, faith, responsibility, academic pressure, and independence all at once.

This two-year cohort is built for consistent presence over one-off events - walking alongside students in a steady rhythm so they can develop a grounded Christian life and practical wisdom for adulthood.

Our framework: Luke 2:52 We’re shaped by the model in Luke 2:52, where Jesus grew holistically:
wisdom (mind), stature (life skills), favor with God (spiritual maturity), and favor with people (relationships).

WHO IT’S FOR

This cohort is for: Students entering senior year who want to:

  • build a personal faith beyond youth group

  • navigate senior-year pressure with clarity

  • transition to college with wise rhythms and decision-making

  • stay connected to Christian community when life changes fast

HOW IT WORKS

Format: Zoom | Cohort-Based
Meeting Rhythm: Biweekly, Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM
Session Length: 45–60 minutes
Cohort Size: 5–12 students
Duration: ~2 academic years (approx. 40 sessions)

What a session feels like: Relational, interactive, practical - not lecture-driven.

WHAT WE COVER

A) Discipleship & Faith Formation

  • Developing a personal Christian life beyond youth group

  • Scripture engagement and spiritual disciplines

  • Identity, calling, and character

  • Faith under pressure (doubt, independence, campus culture)

B) Senior Year Support

  • Stress and expectations

  • College applications + decision-making

  • Healthy relationships and boundaries

  • Time management + responsibility

C) College Transition & Freshman Year

  • Moving from dependence to independence

  • Faith in a new environment

  • Community building and church engagement

  • Handling success, failure, setbacks

  • Financial, academic, and emotional realities of college life

OUTCOMES

By the end of the two-year journey, students will:

  • enter adulthood with confidence and wisdom

  • develop healthy rhythms for life and leadership

  • learn to navigate college pressures faithfully

  • experience consistent discipleship through a critical season

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Binu Thomas

  • 18 years of full-time ministry

  • Eight years of Corporate Experience, then Youth Pastor, Church Planter, Executive Pastor

  • Experience in discipleship, leadership development, and pastoral care

  • Doctorate in Ministry (Palmer Seminary) and Doctorate in Leadership and Innovation (NYU)

  • Currently Executive Pastor of a growing multi-ethnic church with an average weekly attendance of 3,500

Jason Nieh

  • Former student discipled by Binu; now co-laboring in discipleship

  • MBA graduate (NYU)

  • Married, soon-to-be father

  • Brings real-time perspective on adulthood, work, family, and faith

  • Particularly positioned to connect with young men entering adulthood

Why this partnership matters. This program models generational discipleship in action - what it looks like to be discipled and then disciple others. Students don’t just hear principles; they see a pathway they can follow.

GUEST VOICES

To provide variety and broaden perspective, occasional guest speakers may include:

  • Christian professionals

  • College students or recent graduates

  • Pastors / ministry leaders

  • Counselors or educators (as appropriate)

SAMPLE SESSION FLOW

A typical meeting includes:

  1. Welcome + relational check-in

  2. Short teaching or guided discussion

  3. Practical application (faith, school, life)

  4. Q&A + prayer

FAQ

Is this only for “super spiritual” students?
No. This is for students who want consistent guidance, growth, and community during a major transition.

Do I have to talk every session?
Participation is encouraged, but we create a safe environment. Growth often begins by showing up.

What if I miss a meeting?
You’ll still be cared for and helped to stay connected; consistency matters, but we understand real life.