The re:generation ministry for adults had taken root in the church, transforming individuals and families alike. As parents found freedom and healing, it became impossible to ignore the growing challenges their children were facing. Anxiety was on the rise, and exposure to pornography was happening at younger and younger ages. The need for a Christ-centered program specifically designed for students became clear.
This ministry is the result of a collaborative effort between experienced student leaders, the national re:generation director, and authors. Upon launching in 2019, 80 students signed up within the first 10 minutes of registration, and by God’s grace, hundreds of students have discovered the freedom that comes from pursuing Christ and growing alongside others in a safe and supportive community ever since.
Before making it broadly available, we spent three years testing and refining the program with trusted partner churches and schools across the country to ensure its effectiveness.
We passionately believe that new life in Christ is for everyone. Whether your teenager is battling depression, anxiety, eating disorders, or hidden struggles like pornography—or they simply feel like something isn’t right but can’t pinpoint why—re:generation for Students is here to help. No matter where they’re starting from, every student can experience the freedom and joy of a relationship with Jesus.
Through God’s Word, many teens have found freedom from struggles like anxiety, depression, addiction, and more—see how this ministry can help.
Students who fully engage with the curriculum should expect to learn about the love, goodness, and power of God and how to, over the span of a lifetime, daily walk the steps of healing given to us by God through the bible.
Students who fully engage with the curriculum should expect to discover that biblical and Christ-centered discipleship and community are fundamental building blocks for healing and recovery.
Students who participate should expect the church to follow the Bible’s guidance to care for them and take action as advocates for their healing, health and safety. This includes notifying appropriate authorities if a student is in danger (Matthew 18:5-6, Proverbs 31:8), adhering to legal requirements for reporting allegations or suspicions of abuse or neglect (Romans 13:1), and encouraging students to share with others as the Bible directs them (1 Corinthians 12:25-27, James 5:16, Matthew 5:23-24, 1 John 1:7). Re:generation
The right time is when your student is ready to take a step toward healing and growth. If you’ve noticed isolation, harmful behaviors, or signs of depression—or they’ve expressed a desire to work through challenges—Re:gen for Students can help provide the support and tools they need.
Re:generation for Students helps teens build a deeper relationship with Christ, gain practical tools to address struggles, and connect with a supportive community. While every journey is unique, many students experience lasting transformation and freedom through biblical principles and authentic relationships.
Re:generation for Students is not professional counseling. It’s a discipleship-based recovery program focused on biblical healing in a community setting. If your student needs therapy for clinical issues, Re:generation can complement that process but is not a replacement for professional care.
Re:generation for Students is led by trusted, trained adults who care about helping students grow in their faith and navigate life’s challenges. The program is led by a committed team who have completed re:generation or spent time serving with Students. Watermark requires all potential leaders who have expressed interest in working with students to complete the following steps before placement as a Step Group leader: Step One: Screening Process Leaders are required to complete an online application (with references) followed by a face-to-face interview. A leader must be an active member of Watermark before being eligible to serve in positions providing access to students. Step Two: Criminal Background Check Watermark requires that all leaders wishing to serve in re:generation for students undergo a criminal background check. Step Three: Policies & Procedures Leaders are required to review our safety policies and procedures and sign a statement of acknowledgement and agreement indicating that he or she has read and understood the material and agrees to comply with policy requirements.
