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. 


 

MDWK SERVICES | WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM

Services are held at the South Campus Sanctuary at 940 Main Street, Gardendale, AL 35071 every Wednesday unless stated otherwise. Service is at 6:30 and optional open gym begins after the service until 8:30.

Our last MDWK service for the semester is May 8th

 
 

SUNDAY MORNINGS | 10:50

What better way to grow in community than in lifegroups? Lifegroups meet each Sunday during the 10:50 AM service for a time of fellowship and discipleship. Each group is divided by gender and then into smaller groups by grade or friends and is led by one of our student ministry leaders. See below for what classroom you will be in. We can't wait to see you!

WHERE DO STUDENT LIFEGROUPS MEET?

ALL GUYS | Choir Suite
ALL GIRLS | Celebration Room

SENIOR WEEKEND

Our SENIOR RECOGNITION SERVICE will be held on May 19 at the 9:15 service. Students will be walk across the stage and be recognized by our student team, greeted by Pastor Kevin and receive a gift from our student ministry. You can register for this by clicking the button below. Deadline to register is May 1st.

We will also need a baby picture AND a current picture of each graduate to display on the screens as they walk across the stage. You can email these to Sydney at sydneye@gfbc.org. Deadline for pictures is May 1st. This is a hard deadline, so we that we have time to make sure all of the pictures are accurate and in the correct order.

Our SENIOR DINNER will be May 18th at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall at the south campus (940 Main Street). This is a sweet time to celebrate your graduate together as a family. Tickets are free for the student and two guests. Any additional guests is $15. You can register and pay for additional guests at the button below. Deadline to register is May 1st.

THE DRIVE | APRIL 21st

We are excited to announce one of our milestone events coming up on April 21st at 6:30. The Drive is for current 9th and 10th grade students AND parents. This will be at the south campus fellowship hall (940 Main St.). There will be food, fun activities, and the students will receive a gift. There is no cost, but we do ask that you register by clicking the button below.

 

Connect On Social Media

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June 7-10
Panama City Beach, FL
Laguna Beach Christian Retreat

THE BEST WEEK OF THE YEAR. Join us for one of our favorite student ministry events on June 7-10 in Panama City Beach, FL!

We will have powerful worship and preaching, small groups, and a rec competition to determine who wins this year’s CAMP CHAMPS.

COST: $499

Beach Week registration is FULL. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, email Sydney (sydneye@gfbc.org).

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Caleb Waid

Student Ministries

Isaiah Causey

Guys

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Morgan Ramsey

Girls + Lifegroups

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Sydney Yarbrough

Creative + Admin

Savvy Gregory

Worship

 
 
 

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