Student Ministry
Love God
(Students Worshiping God)
There are so many things that compete for our attention. Yet, there is only one that will satisfy our hearts. Love for God is the one thing that is most important, and it will shape how we think of everything else in life. Therefore, we know that connecting with God in worship is paramount. That is why we make it a priority to encourage our students to join our church every Sunday morning as we come together as the family of God to worship Him, along with our worship times on Wednesday night.
But we don’t just come together on Sunday mornings. Our youth ministry plans out events and activities throughout the year to give students the opportunity to connect with God in worship. One of the activities we participate in regularly is a local event called DNOW. This is a weekend youth retreat that leads students to worship God through Bible study and prayer in small groups, and singing praises to God with others in a corporate setting.
Love One Another
(Student Groups & Fellowships)
Our youth group is a great way for students to come together and build relationships. We meet twice a week: on Sunday mornings for Sunday School and on Wednesday nights for youth Bible study. These are two times that students can come together in a small group every week. However, this is not the only opportunity that our youth ministry offers. We plan activities and events throughout the year to give students the opportunity to come together and encourage one another in the faith. One example of an event that we do that is aimed at helping students come together is our Biblical Manhood and Biblical Womanhood nights. These two events give an opportunity for guys and girls to get together separately and develop their relationship with Christ and with each other.
Love the World
(Student Missions & Outreach)
Jesus has given us all a great commission to go to the world and tell them about His great love. Our youth ministry’s goal is to empower students to show God’s love to the world. Throughout the year, students will find ways that they can get involved in ministry. They will be given opportunities to do acts of service so that they can demonstrate God’s love and have a chance to share their faith.
One example of an opportunity that they have is through participation in FUGE camp. FUGE is a summer camp where youth gather with others to not only experience solid Bible teaching but also have the opportunity to grow in their walk as they participate in a lot of service activities. Another opportunity that youth have is through church-sponsored mission trips.
Fun at FUGE
This year our students went to Centrifuge at Berry College in Rome, Ga, and were constantly exposed to the Word of God in both large group worship sessions and small group Bible Studies. Summer camp is an experience every student should have. Join us for our next one the summer of 2026!
a year in a glimpse
Photos taken at FUGE, DNOW, Bowling Night, Biblical Manhood/Womanhood Weekend, and Kairos Cookie Night.
DNOW
In the past two years, DNOW has become a mainstay in our student ministry. Although we have partnered with Northside Baptist Church in Valdosta for this event until now, we soon hope to put together our own. DNOW is a local weekend youth retreat filled with worship, fellowship, and discipleship. Be on the lookout for more information about the next DNOW!
Big events are great, but the heart and soul of our student ministry is found in our weekly Bible Study and Sunday School. Our Wednesday Night Bible Study is a dynamic, gospel-centered time that includes worship, prayer, Bible Study, game time, and more. Come on by main campus on a Wednesday night at 7pm and check out what God is doing in the Student Ministry at FBCRC!
What’s Next
Lock-IN
That’s right! We’re locking in on God and having fun from dusk till dawn Setpember 5th (and into the 6th). Get ready for a packed night of glow-in-the-dark games, glow sticks, games, and more! If you want in on this crazy night, click the button below and sign up now!