OUR BURDEN

Our ministry name, 318 YOUTH comes from two passages in the letters of Peter. 1 Peter 3:18 highlights the hope we have in Jesus for life transformation: "for Christ also died for sins once for all; the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God." While 2 Peter 3:18 points out the pathway to growing and being more like Jesus as his disciple: "grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."

In our youth ministry, we are after more than just big numbers or fun events; more than just a "safe place" or a cool spot for teens to make memories. We call our teens to follow Jesus for life. Not just in their younger years when dad/mom bring them to church and when there our special, fun programs for them. But also when they venture out on their own, can drive themselves around, start earning their own money and making their own life decisions.

We want to come alongside our teens and point them to the beauty of Jesus' good news so that they belong, grow, and serve.

We aim to accomplish this vision through these regular ministries:

Sunday school

Every Sunday from 9-9:50 AM in Classroom 1.
This is our time to ground teens in foundational doctrines of the Christian faith.
Our summer/fall 2025 series is on the Book of Acts: The Beginning of the Church.

wednesday night "youth group"

REGISTER YOUR TEEN FOR THE '25-'26 YEAR!
REGISTER YOUR TEEN FOR THE '25-'26 SCRIPTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (for summer camp in 2026)
Every Wednesday from 6:30-8:15 PM (Sept-May). Our first youth group night is Wed., 9/10.
This is our time to teach God's timeless truth; apply it to teens' lives in a dynamic way; and to build strong relationships.
We open with an interactive game/acitvity; then teach an age-appropriate lesson from the Bible; and then break into small groups for application, prayer, and encouragement.
In the 2025-26 school year, we will work through a series called "Teach Me Your Way: Surrender to Jesus as Savior, Submission to Jesus as Lord." We will focus on the heart of a disciple of Jesus, encouraging teens to "put off the old self" and "put on the new self." Special attention will be given to Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount" found in Matthew 5-7.
To register your teen, head over to our 318 Youth registration page. Note: the $12 fee covers the student journal your teen will use each night.

Teen S.N.A.C.s

We hold Teen S.N.A.C.s on the first Sunday night of the month in a different church members' home (often a teen leader or teen parent's home).
Teen S.N.A.C.s (Sunday Night After Church) are a time to build relationships with teens, leaders, and other families in the church.
We enjoy food, some games, and we get to hear testimonites of how God has changed that adult hosts' lives through the gospel of Jesus.
We meet at the church 10 min. after the PM service ends (around 6:30 PM) and carpool over to the host's home. You're welcome to drop your teen off as well. Pickup is at 8:15 PM. Cost is $2.

special events

Throughout the year, we engage in several special events to encouarge and challenge teens in their walk with God and relationship with others.
These special events include: summer camp, youth conferences, special activities, service projects, etc.
For information about upcoming youth events, check out our calendar page.

YOUTH LEADERS

We are privileged to have an amazing youth staff of 4 couples who love teens and want to support parents in the task of raising them to know and love God.
Pastor Tim is our youth director. Please reach out to him with any questions you have about the youth ministry.

Teens who follow Jesus for life.