T​he purpose of youth ministry is to glorify God by coming alongside and empowering students to trust and follow Jesus.  As we grow and receive God’s love and grace together, our hearts will overflow with love for others, inviting them to trust and follow Jesus, the only one who can satisfy the desires of our heart.  In John 7:37-38 Jesus says,

​“If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.  Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’ ”

Our Main Activities
  • Growth Groups
Our focus is on growing students’ convictions in their knowledge of God and their understanding of the Bible. 
  • Small Groups
A safe space for our students who are following Christ to grow in their identity and trust in God.
  • The Well
A fun, safe, and informal place for our students who are following Christ to engage in relationship with other teens and have honest conversations about God.
  • Other Events
Downtime Sr. High Retreat, Thanksgiving Eve Breakfast, Winter Retreats, Spring Break Trip, Senior Celebration Banquet, Seniors Retreat, Missions Trips, Jr. High Canoe Trip
Jim Bartels, Assistant Pastor, Youth and Family Ministry
jim@bereangr.org, (616) 706-8335

Upcoming Events