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The teenage years are a key, formative time of life. During this season, many young people ages 12–18 begin shaping their worldview and establishing lasting beliefs. These years are filled with opportunity and joy—sports, theater, friendships, and new responsibilities—but they are also filled with challenges—cultural pressures, school demands, broken families, and difficult decisions about the future.
At the center of all this stands a big question: What guidance does God’s word give for navigating these pivotal years?
Bethlehem’s Youth Ministry exists to come alongside parents in discipling their youth (Grades 6–12) to love and pursue God from a biblical worldview within the context of a local church community.
We pursue this calling through Sunday classes, Wednesdays Together gatherings, small group discipleship, and rhythms of fellowship, events, and retreats. We would love to come alongside your family!
Our youth gather for Sunday classes each week 11am–12:30pm. They meet in two groups (Grades 6–8 and 9–12) to study the Bible. Our goal is that students will come to see and trust that God is good, a truth repeated throughout the Bible.
Each Wednesday 5:15–6pm, our youth gather with the whole church family for dinner and worship. Afterward, 6:15–7:30pm, they meet separately for games, age-appropriate teaching, and small groups. Our aim is that students would not only understand the gospel clearly, but also respond to it personally in faith and obedience as God works in their hearts and minds.
On the first Wednesday of each month, we switch up our usual schedule with a youth-only event that’s fun, gospel-centered, and highly interactive. Students will enjoy an extended game, share a meal together, sing worship songs, and hear a short devotional or testimony rooted in the gospel. The goal of these events is to encourage our youth to invite friends and introduce them to Christ in a welcoming, fun, and worshipful environment.
In addition to our regular events, we offer two major retreats each year. Our Winter Retreat is a weekend getaway where students deepen their walk with the Lord, grow in community, and enjoy winter activities together. Our Summer Camp is a weeklong experience for students entering Grades 6–9, providing intentional time to grow in their faith and build lasting friendships while enjoying all the fun of summer camp.
Andrea Tjarks (612-338-7653 x444)
Administrative Assistant for Adult Discipleship