Youth Ministry
Though we offer ministries specifically for teenagers, we value cross generational experiences. As a result, we invite teenagers to participate alongside adults in service, ministry, and social events. We encourage mentoring both within and outside families.
Youth Group Nights
Junior and senior high school students meet on Wednesdays for an opportunity to grow in their relationship to God. They play some games, sing and worship, interact, and learn from the Bible regarding topics relevant to their lives today. Our goal is to encourage teenagers to know Jesus, serve Him, and share Him with others.
Youth Retreats
Getting away from routine is a great way for students to develop independence, get to know other students better, and have a significant quantity of time to focus on their relationship with God. During the year, there are several opportunities for students to take part in these potentially life changing weekends. There are retreats specifically for either Jr. High or Sr. High students so young people can be a part of a group with activities designed for their age level. The retreats involve traveling together, bunking with other kids in dorm type environments, and hearing tremendous music and teaching from gifted musicians and leaders. Other retreats are train students to lead others, plan, set up and run events for their peers. These retreats provide young people with a chance to step out and give back and minister to other students.
Youth Small Groups
Small groups of Jr. & Sr. High students meet throughout the year to further develop their relationships with God and one another. These groups allow teenagers to discuss in more depth what is taught in the large group environment, and pray and share together with others of their own age and gender. These small groups also get together outside of the church for various activities and parties, usually as dictated by the needs and interests of the students themselves. Each team is led and coordinated by one or more of the adult volunteers that work every week with the students. In addition, high school seniors meet every other Tuesday to study how a Christian worldview impacts their lives and their view of the world around them.
Youth Community Service Projects
Throughout the year, there are different opportunities for students to get involved with peers to help those who are either less fortunate. This involves raking the leaves for seniors, putting on community fairs, helping at a nursing home, baking treats for local organizations, etc…. The goal is to broaden students’ minds, to help them see the needs of the world around them, and encourage them to live as ambassadors of Jesus Christ to those around them.