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 - Sundays from 11-12 p.m.
Our focus is on growing students’ convictions in their knowledge of God and their understanding of the Bible. 
  • Small Groups - Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
A safe space for our students who are following Christ to grow in their identity and trust in God.
  • Other Events
Thanksgiving Eve Breakfast, Nerf Battles, Bowling, Road Trips, Winter Retreats, Senior Celebration Banquet, Seniors Retreat, Missions Trips, Canoe Trips
Jim Bartels, Assistant Pastor, Youth and Family Ministry
jim@bereangr.org, (616) 706-8335

Upcoming Events

7th-12th Grade Confab - April 7, 5:30-8pm
​We will be gathering at the Schwalm's Home. 
7th-12th Grade Confab - May 5, 5:30-8pm
More details to come. 

Seniors Retreat - June 11-13 
For our Current 11th-12th grade students

Canoe Trip - Most Likely June 23-26 
This Trip is for 7th-12th grade students (as well as 6th graders entering 7th this summer.) 

Youth Mission Trip - July 8-13
This trip is for our current 9th-12th grade students