Our Mission
Our goal at JCBC is to lead students, 6th – 12th grade, into a deeper, more authentic relationship with Christ. We believe growth is shown in Youth Ministry when a teenager takes a step toward owning their faith. There is no finish line or certificate of completion when it comes to spiritual growth, so we celebrate each time we see a teenager take one step closer to owning their faith in God. Our leaders believe that discipleship is a process that happens in community and are committed to walk along with students as they learn how to fully live into the people God has created and calls them to be. At JCBC we have weekly programing and monthly events for our students to learn and be encouraged to step into owning their faith.
Weekly Opportunities
Sunday School: 9:30am-10:45am
Our Sunday School is a big part of JCBC’s DNA. Youth classes are split up by grade (6th – 12th) and offer a great opportunity for learning and growth. Our teachers are dedicated to Bible teaching and community building believing that spending time with God and others are keys to discipleship.
Sunday Nights: 5:00pm-6:30pm
On Sunday Nights all of our youth gather in the High School Suite for large group discussion and games. This is an opportunity for youth to build relationships with students from outside their own grades and dive deeper into the sermon series that our church is going through together. We break the sermon down and ask questions that encourage students to apply the teaching to their own lives.
Wednesday Nights: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Wednesday Nights are an opportunity for students to come together to simply hang out and be together. This time is free for students to do homework, talk about life, and be themselves. We discuss what’s on their mind and hearts and end with a time of meaningful prayer.
Monthly Opportunities
Each month we have trips or events for our youth. The majority of our events are open to all students, 6th-12th grade, but some are split for middle or high school only. Year to year things may change some – flexibility is key in youth ministry! – but for the most part you can expect the following:
If you have any other questions or want more information regarding a specific part of our Youth Ministry, reach out to Youth Pastor Annie Westbrook or Youth Ministry Assistant Laura Cruce.