Love God. Love People.

We strive to see students of every age discover who they are in Jesus Christ and become the world- changers they were created to be. We desire to reach and inspire our students with dynamic outreach, powerful events and relevant discipleship. With these in mind, we strive to see students in a real relationship with Jesus Christ and rooted in community with other believers. 


 

WHAT TO EXPECT ON WEDNESDAYS & SUNDAYS

 
 
 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 
 

Our church is celebrating 150 years in the month of September. To help celebrate, each Wednesday night service will be centered around our four core values: Worship God, Make Disciples, Love People and Share Jesus. You can also find more information at gfbc.com/150.

Read below to find out what our student ministry will be doing for the month of September.

September 2nd: Worship God

We will gather with the rest of the church at the foot of the cross for a special outdoor service with worship music, prayer time and a message from Pastor Kevin. Students will NOT meet at the south campus on this night.

September 9th: Make Disciples

Students are at the south campus for a worship and preaching on how to make disciples.

September 16th: Love People

Students are at the south campus for worship and preaching. We will also be making baskets for the local Senior Center.

September 23rd: Share Jesus

Students are at the south campus for worship and preaching. They will get practical tips on evangelism and how to share Jesus with those around them.

September 27th: 150 Celebration

We will be celebrating our church’s 150 year anniversary on Sunday, September 27th at 9 am and 11 am at the north campus. There will be no lifegroups this morning.

September 28th-30th: Revival Nights

We will conclude our 150 Anniversary Celebration with three nights of worship and the Word by three guest speakers, Shane Pruitt, Fred Luter and Thomas Hammond. Students will NOT meet at the south campus this week.

GIRLS WEEKEND | NOVEMBER 20-21

We are excited to announce that our Girls Weekend is BACK! Come join us for a weekend full of fun, community, and most importantly, the Word! We will be looking at Scripture to discover who God is, and who He has made us to be, so get ready to study the Word!

Registration is now open! Find more information below.

GUATEMALA MISSION TRIP

We’re excited to announce our return trip to El Tejar, Guatemala, taking place March 20–26!

Trip is limited to 25 people. A $200 deposit will reserve your spot until the trip reaches capacity. Registration is now open!

To reserve your place, simply click the button below to submit your deposit.


OFF SCRIPT -

Student Ministry Podcast

Our podcast, Off Script, can be found on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. These episodes are for students, parents and anyone in between. We discuss different topics on how God made us on purpose for His purpose.

Click the links below to listen!

Connect On Social Media

Instagram | Facebook

 
 

We are excited to announce that our Girls Weekend is BACK! Come join us for a weekend full of fun, community, and most importantly, the Word! We will be looking at Scripture to discover who God is, and who He has made us to be, so get ready to study the Word! Registration opens August 19th.

november 20-21 | north campus | $100

Use code JAMES122 to get the price at $75 until October 1st

 
 

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND?

Friday, November 20th:

6:00- Doors Open

7:00- Session #1 

9:00- Late Night - “This one is for the girls” (No dress up for this night) 

10:00- Dismissed 

Saturday, November 21st: 

9:00 AM- Doors Open + Breakfast 

10:00 AM- Session #2 

12:00- Lunch 

1:00- Breakouts 

2:30- Dismissed for afternoon break 

6:00- Doors Open Back (Come Dressed in Red Carpet Attire) 

7:00- Session #3 

9:00- Late Night (“Red Carpet Night”) 

10:00- Dismiss for weekend 

WHERE IS THE EVENT TAKING PLACE?

Girls Weekend will be at the North Campus (316 Mtn. Crest Pwky Gardendale, AL 35071)

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

Your ticket includes meals, a journal for the weekend, snacks, coffee, an ornament making class, activities, an exclusive girls ministry mock neck sweatshirt, and many more surprises! 

IS THIS A SPEND THE NIGHT EVENT?

No! Every girl loves sleeping in her own bed, so we will not have host homes for this event. However, we do encourage for girls to host other girls at their own homes during this weekend! 

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

Only your Bible.

WHAT IF I CAN ONLY COME TO PART OF THE EVENT?

No problem at all! We will love to have you at any point of this weekend, just let us know when you will be with us!  You can email Sydney Yarbrough at sydneye@gfbc.org.

WHAT DO I NEED TO WEAR FOR RED CARPET NIGHT?

It is completely up to you. We want each girl to feel comfortable and beautiful, whether that’s dressing like you’re going to church or to the prom! *We do ask that all dresses be modest in nature.

HOW CAN I HELP?

If you would like to volunteer at the event or help in any other way, click on the volunteer button at the bottom of the page. You will be directed to a volunteer form where you can sign up for a time slot.

OTHER QUESTIONS?

Contact Sydney Yarbrough at sydneye@gfbc.org for any other questions. 

 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP VOLUNTEER FOR GIRLS WEEKEND, CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW.

 

Caleb Waid

Student Pastor

Avery Moody

Lifegroups + Outreach

Truitt Kidd

Worship

Morgan Ramsey

Girls

Sydney Yarbrough

Creative + Admin

Resources for Parents

Anxiety:

-"Anxious for Nothing" (Book by Max Lucado)

https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Nothing-Finding-Chaotic-World/dp/0718074211/ref=sr_1_1?crid=540F073FLUI0&dchild=1&keywords=anxious+for+nothing+max+lucado&qid=1609881140&sprefix=Anxious+for+nothing%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1

Homosexuality:

-"Gay Girl, Good God" (Book by Jackie Hill Perry)

https://www.amazon.com/Gay-Girl-Good-God-Always/dp/1462751229/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Good+Girl+Gay+God&qid=1609880957&sr=8-2


-Is God Anti-Gay" (Book by Sam Allberry)

https://www.amazon.com/God-anti-gay-Questions-Christians-Ask/dp/1908762314/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2WDROL5064142&dchild=1&keywords=is+god+antigay&qid=1609881012&sprefix=Is+God+Anit+%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-2


-Help! My Teen Struggles with Same-Sex attractions" (Booklet by Ben Marshall)

https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/help-my-teen-struggles-with-same-sex-attractions-P005748382



-"Helping Teenagers Cope with Stress and Anxiety" (Blog Post on rootedministry.com)

https://www.rootedministry.com/blog/helping-teenagers-cope-with-stress-and-anxiety/


-"Putting an X through Anxiety" (Booklet by Louie Giglio)

https://www.christianbook.com/putting-through-anxiety-breaking-worry-stress/louie-giglio/9780989850841/pd/140463?kw=21904556892&mt=b&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=CjwKCAiAudD_BRBXEiwAudakXwc5WrLbxI4jbXJrfJ7fh6Z9MUYMcVvlHnP3RBGZVZSdOFVmAu39-hoC9x8QAvD_BwE


Addiction:

-"Goliath Must Fall" (Book by Louie Giglio)

https://www.amazon.com/Goliath-Must-Fall-Winning-Against/dp/0718088867/ref=sr_1_3?crid=31UMH1TOQGGHY&dchild=1&keywords=putting+an+x+through+anxiety+louie+giglio&qid=1609881168&sprefix=putting+an+%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-3


Pornography:

-"Teen Girls and Pornography" (LifeWay Girls Blog Post)

https://girlsministry.lifeway.com/2020/07/08/teen-girls-and-pornography/

-"I Just Caught My Kid Looking at Porn" (Rooted Ministries Blog)

https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/i-just-caught-my-kid-looking-at-pornography/

Students dealing with divorce in their families:

-"Dealing with Divorce" (LifeWay Girls Blog Post)

https://girlsministry.lifeway.com/2020/05/19/dealing-with-divorce/


Depression:

-"Loving Our Students with Depression" (Article on RootedMinistry.com)

https://www.rootedministry.com/blog/loving-our-students-with-depression-the-god-who-sees/\

-"Parenting A Child with a Major Depressive Disorder" (Article on Rooted Ministry.com)

https://www.rootedministry.com/blog/parenting-child-major-depressive-disorder/


Racism:

-"Conversation Guide on Racism for Parents" (LifeWay Girls Blog Post)

https://girlsministry.lifeway.com/2020/06/17/conversation-guide-on-racism-for-parents/

-"Race Conversation in Student Ministry" (LifeWay Student Ministry Podcast Episode #234)


Vaping:

-'JUULing': the dangerous trend gaining steam among teens"- Article by Kimberly Suiters, WJLA

https://komonews.com/news/nation-world/juuling-the-dangerous-trend-gaining-steam-among-teens


Purity:

-Authentic Love (Bible Study) by Amy Jo Giardier

https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Love-Christ-Culture-Pursuit/dp/1430064617/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Authentic+love&qid=1609881571&sr=8-2


-"Preparing Your Son for Every Man's Battle" (Book by Stephen Arterburn)

https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/preparing-your-son-for-every-man-s-battle-P005259699


-"Sexual Purity and Student Ministry" (Episode #259 of the Lifeway Student Ministry Podcast)


Sex:

-"Sex, Jesus, and The Conversations the Church Forgot" (Book by Mo Isom)

https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Jesus-Conversations-Church-Forgot/dp/0801019052/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1TQXWJEM0WKDP&dchild=1&keywords=sex%2C+jesus+and+the+conversation+the+church+forgot&qid=1609881505&sprefix=sex%2C+Jesus%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-2


-"Teenagers, Love, Sex, Gender, and Relationships Part 3: Partnering with Parents" (Episode #257 of the Lifeway Student Ministry Podcast)


Social Media:

- Tiktok from Lifeway Girls Ministry https://girlsministry.lifeway.com/2020/10/13/tiktok-snapchat-and-the-mysterious-concept-of-wisdom/

-"Understanding A Generation Saturated by Social Media" (LifeWay Student Ministry Podcast Episode #192)

Suicide:

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/how-to-start-the-conversation-with-your-kids-about-suicide/

https://www.desiringgod.org/topics/suicide/all

Rebellion:

-"Trusting God with a wayward child" (Blog Post from Rooted Ministry)

https://www.rootedministry.com/blog/trusting-god-with-a-wayward-child/

-"Rebellious Daughter" (Article on Lifeway Girls Blog)

https://girlsministry.lifeway.com/2020/08/26/the-rebellious-daughter/

-"the Strong Willed Child" (Book by Dr. James Dobson)

https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/the-new-strong-willed-child-P005707886


Having conversations with your child:

-Lifeway Girls Mothers & Daughters Conversation Guide https://girlsministry.lifeway.com/2020/11/19/free-resource-parent-daughter-conversation-guide/

-"5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Son" (Book by Vicki Courtney)

https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/5-conversations-you-must-have-with-your-son-revised-and-expanded-edition-P005802264