The youth ministry of Florence Baptist Church assists parents by partnering with them in their God-given role of teaching and training their children to (1) know God, (2) cultivate Christ-likeness, (3) apply scriptural truth to daily life, and (4) serve God and others.
Know God
God longs for people to know Him (Hosea 6:6).
God has revealed Himself to us through creation (Romans 1:18-20), the Person of Jesus Christ (John 1:1, 14, 18), and His infallible Word (John 5:39).
Our desire is that our teens have a heart knowledge that knows Him experientially, not just a head knowledge that knows about Him (Jeremiah 9:23-24).
Cultivate Christ-Likeness
This is the God-ordained goal for each of His children (Romans 8:29).
This can only take place as we abide in Him (John 15:4).
Our desire is to help our teens act and think like God wants them to act and think (Philippians 2:5).
Apply Scriptural Truth to Daily Life
It is the source for true happiness and wise decision-making (John 13:17; 2 Timothy 3:15).
Failure to heed it has devastating consequences (Matthew 7:24-27).
Our desire is to see our teens obey God and enjoy His blessing (Joshua 1:8).
Serve God and Others
This focus conquers the natural self-centeredness of our age (Philippians 2:20-21).
This is a distinguishing mark of leadership (Matthew 20:26-27).
Our desire is that God would develop a servant's heart in our youth (Luke 22:27).
Thank you for your interest in Florence’s Youth Ministry and taking the time to visit our site. I hope you find it helpful and informative. Please feel free to call or email if you don’t find what you are looking for or if you have further questions.
Here at Florence we do not think or try to pretend that we have “the perfect youth group.” None of the teens, leaders, or even the Minister of Youth – that’s me – are perfect! That pretty much excludes us from having the perfect youth group.
However, we are all constantly learning; and hopefully that knowledge is being implemented in lives and transforming us into the image of Christ (Romans 12:2 and 8:29). The primary source of that learning in youth group comes through the preaching and teaching of God’s Word.
Sundays
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Sunday school meets in The LOFT
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. G.L.O.W Ministry meets 3rd Floor of the Adult Education Building
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Youth Praise Band meets in the Life Enrichment Center
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Youth Discipleship meets in The LOFT
Wednesday Nights
5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study
Activities and Opportunities
We have regularly scheduled activities and ministry opportunities. Yes, having fun is important, and we do have fun. Whitewater rafting, game nights, lock-ins, and your occasional trips to amusement parks and concerts are just some of the ways we have fun.
Each year the youth are invited to join the church-wide mission trip. This trip is planned and organized by our Missions Committee. We also attend a summer camp each year. Summer camps are great opportunities for growth and service among our youth. Last year we attended a Lifeway camp called MFUGE in Charleston, SC. This year we will be heading back to MFUGE, just in a different location. Our MFUGE trip is scheduled for June 21-25, 2010 at The University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY.
Our desire is to be used of God to minister to youth and their families. No, we don’t know all the answers, but we do know the God who does, and we have His Word that has everything we need to be what He wants us to be (2 Peter 1:3). Please consider yourself invited to come and see if God might be directing you to be a part of the Florence family.
