River's Edge Student Ministry
- Weekly Opportunities
Check out the regular schedule for Sundays and Wednesdays.
- Missions & Special Events
A list of upcoming events and opportunities to serve.
- 2010 Spring Newsletter (PDF)
An overview of the weekly opportunities as well as the Fall's special events. Great to download and email to a friend. Check out the latest issue of the Spire for more details of upcoming events. - Youth Brochure - Updated Aug 2009 (PDF)
- Get Connected!
Want to know what’s happening in the youth department? Sign up to receive weekly email updates about all youth activities by contacting Rachel Hoffman. You can also read about River Road's youth activities in the Spire. - Parent Involvement
Involved parents are what make the youth ministry at River Road Church, Baptist run! If you are looking for a place to plug in you don’t need to look far. Want to spend time with the students in a fellowship setting? Sign up to bring snack supper one Sunday night or to chaperone a scavenger hunt. If you are really ambitious, chaperone a retreat or a summer trip! If you are very interested in providing vision, leadership, and direction for the youth ministry, ask about serving on the youth subcommittee of the Board of Christian Education. - Other Websites and Organizations of Interest for Youth
The River’s Edge Student Ministry at River Road Church, Baptist is a nurturing community in which middle and high school students (grades 6-12) can build meaningful relationships, engage in thought provoking worship and Bible study, learn tools for personal spiritual formation and cultivate a lifestyle of service and social awareness through missions. It is our desire at River Road Church to see students draw near to Jesus Christ and in doing so discover their potential to transform the world.
- Connect
River Road Church is a place where students can connect, form meaningful relationships and grow in community. In Sunday school, small groups, worship, on retreats and on summer trips we strive to teach students how to have healthy friendships that will help them to grow in faith and maturity. - Learn
There are many forums in which our students learn and grow in their faith. Sunday school provides foundational Christian education, while small groups address relevant faith topics and allow students to discuss them in depth. An Inquirers class is offered twice annually for students interested in exploring the basics of the Christian faith. This class is intended for students who are considering baptism as well as for students who would simply like a “refresher course” on the Christian faith and practice. - Worship
Current youth worship is designed to make worship more accessible for students. Services follow the lectionary and incorporate creative and interactive elements. At Current, students explore the importance of the Christian calendar, ritual and traditions. In worship, they encounter God while also learning spiritual practices. - Serve
One of the primary goals of the student ministry at River Road Church is to empower students to be socially aware and engaged in missions in the community. Students are presented with opportunities year-round to learn about social justice issues and to serve in the community. During the year, students serve dinner at a local homeless shelter and help to host CARITAS at our church. During the summer, students participate in a week-long mission trip. Students also attend Passport camp, which combines opportunities for mission projects, worship, and Christian education.