Discipling Youth: Dr. Tamara Turner Spotlight

Spotlight on Dr. Tamara Turner: Discipling Youth with Passion and Purpose

Dr. Tamara Turner stands out as a dynamic leader, educator, and faithful disciple-maker, especially when it comes to discipling youth and young adults. As Chief Executive Officer of Quality Education Academy in North Carolina and a committed member of the Sharpe Road Church of Christ in Greensboro, Dr. Turner brings both professional expertise and deep spiritual conviction to her work with the next generation. She was recently featured in an excellent article highlighting her impact on discipling youth. Read the full article here: https://renew.org/6-tips-from-a-passionate-educator-on-discipling-youth/

A Lifelong Commitment to Youth and Faith

With over 25 years of experience teaching Bible classes and mentoring young people, Dr. Turner’s approach to discipling youth is rooted in authenticity, love, and a clear understanding of her identity in Christ. Her leadership extends beyond the classroom into her church community, where she serves as a teen and women’s Bible teacher, faithfully guiding young hearts at the Sharpe Road Church of Christ.

6 Essential Tips for Discipling Youth

Drawing from her years of experience, Dr. Turner offers six practical and heartfelt insights for anyone seeking to disciple youth effectively. This is a short summary, but we encourage you to click the link above to read Dr. Tamara’s entire article.

• Be Honest: Young people crave authenticity. Dr. Turner emphasizes the importance of being real about life’s struggles and the Christian journey. She notes that honesty builds trust and opens doors for meaningful discipleship.
• Remember Your Identity: Discipling youth starts with knowing who you are in Christ. Dr. Turner encourages mentors to find security in their identity as believers, which in turn helps young people discover their own worth and purpose in Christ.
• Don’t Just Fill a Position: Youth ministry is a high calling, not just another volunteer role. Dr. Turner urges those working with youth to seek God’s guidance and ensure they are truly called and equipped for this vital work.
• Teach the Word: The foundation of discipleship is Scripture. Dr. Turner resists watered-down lessons, advocating instead for teaching young people the full depth of God’s Word—they are capable of understanding and applying it.
• Operate in Love: Patience, kindness, and persistence are essential. Dr. Turner points out that love is more than niceness; it’s about telling the truth and consistently pursuing the spiritual well-being of each young person.
• Be Aware of the Enemy’s Schemes: Today’s youth face unique spiritual challenges, including the resurgence of New Age philosophies. Dr. Turner stresses the importance of being alert and informed about cultural and spiritual influences that can lead young people astray.

Faith in Action at Sharpe Road Church of Christ

Dr. Turner’s dedication to discipling youth is not just theoretical—it’s lived out every week at the Sharpe Road Church of Christ in Greensboro. There, she continues to invest in the spiritual growth of children, teens, young adults, and women of all ages, embodying the principles she teaches and modeling a life of faith, service, and integrity.

“Remind yourself of who you are in Christ, find security in that identity, and from that security you can help them find their own worth and identity in Christ.” -Dr. Turner

 

Conclusion

Dr. Tamara Turner’s approach to discipling youth is a powerful blend of honesty, biblical truth, and steadfast love. Her influence is felt not only in the halls of Quality Education Academy but also in the lives of young people at Sharpe Road Church of Christ and beyond. For anyone passionate about guiding the next generation in faith, Dr. Turner’s example and insights offer both inspiration and practical wisdom for the journey ahead.