The "12:2 Crew" is a high school boys' bible study that meets on Friday mornings. Mr. Andrew Kaley, the bible study leader and St. John high school math teacher, initiated 12:2 Crew because he feels that since he was a student at St. John he has a unique perspective with the students. He knows how it feels to be a St. John student and have a close relationship with Jesus. Mr. Kaley's heart is in helping to build the boys' relationship with Jesus and to study God's word. When asked why the bible study is boys only, he replied that there are certain things that are better to be covered in a "boys only" environment. Mr. Kaley feels that it’s a good way to encourage the guys to open up about their thoughts without trying to impress girls, but he thinks it would be wonderful to have a girls' bible study as well. The significance of having it on Fridays is that at the end of the week, the students just want to get out of school for the weekend. Having a bible study on Friday starts off their weekend in a positive way. There are about ten to fifteen students every week. The morning starts off with a prayer by Mr. Kaley and goodies such as donuts, juice, and milk. In the 12:2 Crew, the focus is on comparing the worldview on the way to live versus how the bible tells us to live. The 12:2 crew is based on the bible verse Roman 12:2, "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will." Some recent topics were forgiveness, money, and speech. The bible study ends with a prayer said by a student. If you're a boy in high school and would like to join the 12:2 crew, talk to Mr. Kaley; new students are always welcome!
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