Our Purpose
The SEVBC youth group exists to assist parents in developing young people who will not be despised, but are examples to all believers in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity."Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12
Our Vision: (Our goal for teens by the time they leave our youth group)
1. Speech – As a result of a Biblical worldview, they are able to defend their faith, knowing what they believe and why. Their speech is gospel centered, and they are able to teach others.2. Conduct – They are sold out for God, evidenced by active involvement in ministry, and seeking God’s will and plan for their lives. They discern truth, and act on it.
3. Love – They have a heart for the lost, locally and globally, and also the vulnerable and marginalized (James 1:27).
4. Faith – They have a personal, growing relationship with God. They are devoted to prayer and Bible reading.
5. Purity – They are unspotted by the world (James 1:27) and are prepared to wage war with the culture (Eph. 6:10-13).
Objectives: (How we plan to get there)
Teaching Time (Sunday School, Youth Group, Camp)- Hearing the gospel
- Teaching a Biblical worldview and apologetics
- Teaching how to share our faith
- Why and how to do daily devotions and pray
- How to discern God’s will
- Teaching holiness and separation from the world
- Recognizing the enemies’ attacks from Satan, sinful nature, and the culture
- Learning leadership skills and how to teach others
- Actively involved in local church ministry
- Interacting with all generations
Serving the Community (Missions trips, Serving at homeless shelters, nursing home, Feeding the Hungry, Voice of the Martyrs, etc.)
On the first Saturday of the month, we have an Outreach Activity; an opportunity to demonstrate God's love and serve others. On the third Saturday of the month, we have a Fun Night, a relaxed hang out time.
- Having a testimony in the community
- Interacting with the lost
- Evangelism opportunities
- Encouraging a heart for missions and the lost
- Encouraging a heart for the vulnerable and marginalized
- Developing interpersonal relationships
- Having fun!
Our Group
Teens in 7th through 12th grade are invited to join us on Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. We start with a game or activity, followed by praise and worship, and end with a lesson designed to help us grow in our walk with Christ.On the first Saturday of the month, we have an Outreach Activity; an opportunity to demonstrate God's love and serve others. On the third Saturday of the month, we have a Fun Night, a relaxed hang out time.
Our Church
We are a ministry of Southeast Valley Baptist Church, located at 710 E. Williams Field Dr., Gilbert, AZ 85295.
Our Leaders
Brian and Emily moved to Arizona from Iowa and began attending Southeast Valley Baptist Church in the summer of 2010. They assisted the previous youth minister for a couple months before moving into a leadership role. They've enjoyed the challenge and fun of working with teenagers.
