The vision of GCC Youth Ministry can be summed up in the acronym CARES. Our ministry exists so 6-12th graders are able to:
COME with their questions about life and its meaning,
ABSORB Biblical truth and teaching that provide answers to those questions,
RESPOND to the Gospel invitation, believing that Jesus died on the cross for their sins,
EXPAND their faith as they grow in discipleship through relationship, seeking to follow Christ in all of life, and
SHARE their time and spiritual gifts to build up the Body of Christ and witness to the world by communicating their faith story.
There are several different ways we provide the opportunities and space for youth to think about and process through what they really believe about faith, in the context of community and under the leadership of mature Christians:
Sunday School
Sundays, 11:00am
Middle and High School students meet together to dig in to the foundational principles and teaching of Jesus Christ, in an effort to foster devoted followers of Christ.
Crossroads
Sundays, 4:00pm
We gather at GCC on Sunday afternoon for Crossroads, which is our combined youth group time. Crossroads provides an opportunity to grow in relationship with one another while also growing in relationship with Christ. Fellowship, games, music and teaching help facilitate worship and encourage our young men and women as they learn to apply God’s principles individually and collectively.