"...worship can help them (teens) deal with a crucial question of faith: 'How do I myself know that all this is true?' Teenagers may borrow their parents' car, but they need to own their own faith. Worship can make all the difference between 'borrowed' faith and 'owned-for-myself' faith."
Robbie Castleman, Parenting in the Pew

Sunday School
Sunday School is divided into middle school and high school classes. The Sunday morning focus is Bible study (where Sunday nights focus on topical issues, and Wednesdays emphasize the practice of faith), and is led by lay leaders who have a passion for seeing young people grow in their faith and understanding.

Sunday Night Forum
Youth Forum brings the youth together to reflect on issues relevant to them and to have fun. Sunday Nights are filled with group building games, movie clips, and discussion questions that allow youth to understand their faith and their calling to faith in a youth- oriented environment.

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Forum
6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Snack Supper
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. High School Youth Forum

Youth Musical Opportunities
The Senior High Youth Choir/Musical Activities rehearses from 5:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings in the Choir Room.

The Middle School Youth Choir/Musical Activities meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings in the Choir Room.

Each year, interests are discussed and our musical expression can take many forms: singing, drama, playing handbells or other musical instruments, presenting a musical, and even drumming! No experience is necessary. Come join us and we'll plan according to the group's interests. For more information, please contact Anne Hunter Eidson at 704.523.5717.

Youth Missions and Fellowship
Wednesday Night Youth Fellowship gives our youth both “hands-on” mission opportunities and fellowship. On most Wednesday nights, the youth leave our church for mission ministries off-campus. In order to participate, youth must be present by 6:15 p.m. Activities end at 7:30 p.m.

Camps
During the summer, middle school and high school youth have several opportunities to get away for spiritual growth and fellowship. Joining youth from other Baptist churches, our young people travel to a university campus for a week of study and fun.

Retreats
Separate middle school and high school mission trips take our youth to cities across the nation where they are challenged to put their faith into action in summer projects designed especially for their age. In recent years, our youth have shared their faith in Toronto, Detroit, Washington and Nashville. Locally, our youth participate in fall and spring retreats including a ski retreat in January.

Leadership
The youth are led by Michael Kellett, Minister with Youth and Children. email Michael

Visitors are welcomed at all of our youth activities!