Youth Ministry: Annie Westbrook
The Youth Ministry at Johns Creek Baptist church is made up students 6th – 12th grade and our College Ministry. Our mission is to lead students of all ages into a deep, more authentic relationship with Christ.
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-7:00pm
Grow Groups are on Sunday Nights throughout the school year from 5:00pm-7:00pm in the youth area at JCBC. We encourage all of our students 6th-12th grades to participate in a Grow Group. Grow Groups are small groups that are split by grade and gender. The purpose of Grow Groups is for students to “grow” in three ways: First, they will grow in their relationship with God through Bible study and spiritual practices. Second, they will grow in their relationship with each other and their experienced leaders through authentic community. Third, they will grow in their ability to spread the Gospel by inviting others into the group and praying for the growth of the church.
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:
January: Winter Youth Summit or Leadership Retreat
February: Ski Trip or Leadership Retreat
March: Disciple Now
April: Spring Break Mission Trip
May: Sunday School Parties
June: Middle School Camp
July: High School Camp
August: Welcome Back Kick Off
September: Middle School Event
October: Fall Retreat
November: Sunday School Parties
December: Christmas Party
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.
As students move from High School to college or career and beyond, we do our best to ensure that they continue to be surrounded by a faithful Christian community. Our hope is that students who go off to college will know that they always have a church home to return to and those who stay close by stay plugged in through our Sunday School Community and volunteer opportunities. As young adults who truly have the opportunity to own their own faith, we believe this age is a pivotal time to continue or begin serving in church and our community.
Sunday School: 9:30am-10:45am
Sunday School is a big part of JCBC’s DNA. We have an active College & Young Adult community that meets weekly and is led by committed adults who love pouring into others.
College Events
Multiple times a year we gather together to celebrate and catch up. This looks different depending on the time of year and when everyone is home to get together. Be on the lookout for announcements of these events throughout the year!