Youthfest
In our Youth Ministry, our mission is to help kids find their way back to God, connect with others, and contribute to changing the world. We believe that kids have the capacity to walk intimately with God, and we love to see them learn about Him and connect with Him through Bible stories, songs, and fellowship.
At First Free Will Baptist Church we believe strongly in raising a child to love and fear God. Proverbs 22:6 commands us to train our children in the way they should go. Youthfest seeks to do just that by helping our young people find God's will in their life through service and worship.
Our young people work exceptionally hard in and around our community by spreading God's Word and ministering to those who are lost by doing missions work throughout the year. Every Wednesday night they hold a Youth Group service lead by and for high school students, in the Wilson Student Center on campus.
The teen years in a person's life mark a remarkable journey from adolescence into adulthood. It is the great responsibility of Student Ministries, and parents, to guide these young people on this road to adulthood by teaching them how to have an intimate relationship with God, read and know his Word accurately, defend their faith, share the gospel with the lost, and develop deep and meaningful friendships that last a lifetime.
Our group of young people are led by our Youth Pastor, Kevin Pope. Brother Kevin is a wonderful man of God and is responsible for organizing student ministries activities.
Service Time
Join us in serving the Lord on Wednesday nights in the Wilson Student Center for Youth Group Service at 7:00 PM!
Kevin Pope has been a lifelong member of First Free Will Baptist Church, where he grew up and developed a deep passion for ministry. In 2018, after years of involvement in youth programs and volunteering, Kevin felt a strong calling to serve full-time. Since then, he has dedicated himself to mentoring young people, guiding them in their faith journeys, and creating a welcoming environment for spiritual growth. Known for his energetic preaching and compassionate heart, Kevin seeks to inspire the next generation to live out their faith with purpose and conviction while staying rooted in the values of his home church.
CHILDREN ARE A HERITAGE FROM THE LORD, OFFSPRING A REWARD FROM HIM. LIKE ARROWS IN THE HANDS OF A WARRIOR ARE CHILDREN BORN IN ONE’S YOUTH. BLESSED IS THE MAN WHOSE QUIVER IS FULL OF THEM. THEY WILL NOT BE PUT TO SHAME WHEN THEY CONTEND WITH THEIR OPPONENTS IN COURT.
Psalms 127:3-5
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