Students

We don’t want to be a “typical” youth group. Grace Fellowship believes in the teaching of God’s Word. We do not “dumb down” teaching simply because students think they can’t “get it.” We think that students, when taught at an appropriate level and style, can—and should—work through challenging themes in the Bible. We also see students as young adults, and we treat them as such. Some of the greatest examples we have in the history of Christianity (most if not all of the Apostles, King David, Charles Spurgeon, etc.) are of teenagers who had a burning passion to follow and spread God’s fame and we believe that the standard should not be lowered to meet the culture.

We are relevant because God’s Word is relevant to all of our lives. Teaching through books of the Bible tends to point us to all the right topics. We would rather let God’s Word set the agenda than come up with our own. Our goal for our Student Ministries is to develop culturally appropriate programs through which every young person will hear the gospel and have the opportunity to mature spiritually.

What about the family? We believe the parents are the primary “movers and shakers” in the lives of their children and we consider it a privilege to join with them in shaping their children to spread the fame of God. We encourage parents to be involved in the student ministry in a variety of ways. Whether it is serving on the Student Ministry Team, helping to plan retreats, attending events, or just providing transportation, we believe that family involvement is vital. We also hold parent meetings to encourage and equip parents in their God-given role three times a year. The parent meetings are a great time for parents to get to know other parents and be strengthened in their resolve to be God-centered families.

What about fun? We believe that having fun is sin… just kidding! We have a blast in all of our events! Whether it’s Capture the Flag, Game Night, retreats, or mission trips, we always have a good time! Is it all about fun? It can’t be… that’s not what the church has been called to. We have been called to spread God’s fame by making disciples of Jesus Christ (Matt. 28:18-20). It can’t always be about fun, but we sure have a whole lot of it on the way to carrying out God’s Great Commission! Why? Because Jesus is our hope, joy and having a blast together can be the response of our lives!

Our purpose is the same as the church at large, even though we are just aiming at students: to spread the fame of God through reaching, building, and equipping students in the character and priorities of Jesus Christ.

Retreats

Check out how our fall retreat went up in Ellijay, GA in September 2007. It was a great time to grow as a group as well as search the scriptures on the topic of identity in Christ.

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