youth ministry

Our mission is for every student to deeply know who they are, where they belong, and why their here.


We firmly believe the only satisfying answer to each of these questions is rooted in Christ Jesus our Lord.


Students who know who they are in Christ are able to defend the lies of culture with unwavering truth of God's word. 

Students who find their belonging in Christ and with his church are able to flourish no matter where God sends them.

Students who realize their purpose in Christ are able to maximize their talents and passions for an eternal impact.



We pursue our mission with these key values as our guide:

Gospel-Focused


Many teens see faith like a jacket: something they can put on or take off based on their behavior. We seek to help students develop a more robust understanding of the gospel, and help them to integrate their faith into every aspect of life.


Partnership With Parents


Research demonstrates that parents are the #1 influencers when it comes to spirituality in young people - yes, even in teenagers! Grace Covenant is committed to partnering with parents, and empowering them to nurture faith in their families.


Inter-Generational Relationships


Despite the age segregation that exists in many churches, and in the broader culture, research indicates each young person is greatly benefited when surrounded by a team of five adults. So while we provide time and activities for students to gather together, we are committed to integrating teens into the whole life of the church in order to benefit from relationships with people from every generation.


A Safe Place for Questions & Doubts


Doubt is not toxic to faith; silence is. Young people want conversations in response to their hardest questions, not just simple answers. We encourage questions, and we want to have discussions that deepen the faith of everyone involved.

Join us!

Sunday School

 

Classes meet at 10:00 on Sunday mornings during the school year. These classes feature a Bible-based curriculum designed to educate our students on the fundamentals of the Christian faith.

 

High School Class Leaders: Aaron & Dena Kota

Middle School Class Leaders: Daniel & Katie Block



Youth Group

 

Sunday Evenings (4:30-6:00) we gather all together (middle and high schoolers) at the church.


Our goal is to use this time to create an environment where students can experience the love and power of Christ through his Word and his people.


Typically we...

  • play a game to have fun and grow in community
  • listen to a lesson rooted in the Bible
  • discuss further in age and gender specific small groups

Find out More

Learn more about the youth ministry here at Grace Covenant when you find us on the Church Center app!


If you have any questions or want to get connected, reach out to the church office (757-220-0147), or e-mail our Director of Youth Ministries, Gwen Bachman, at gwen@gracecovpca.org.


Find us on Instagram @GCPC_YM