CrossBridge Youth Group
Jim (Dub) Hall, Youth Minister
The CrossBridge student ministry exists to SHARE God's love with students, to
CONNECT them with other Christians, to help them GROW in their faith, and to challenge
the growing to DISCOVER their ministry and HONOR God with their lives.
We believe that to reach students, a ministry must offer activities and events
that will excite, encourage and enable them. We use every resource possible to meet
the spiritual, social and service areas of their lives.
The CBYG is called to
Love God with all your hearts, passion in all of your
prayer life and with all of your brain power.
Put the interests of others ahead of yourself and
genuinely love people around you as much as you love yourself.
Find your value and self-worth in the eyes of God - not
anyone else.
This vision comes from Matthew 22:37- 40 and is adapted to
the language of our youth.
You are welcome, you are invited, you are
loved! We want you to know that you are personally invited to be a part of
the CBYG. We always say "you come only once as a visitor, and leave as
family!" If you're searching for a place to call home, come join the CBYG
family. We have a place just for you!
Events, Activities, Programs
LIFT (Living in Fellowship Together)
- Wednesday night teen meeting time. It is an informal time
of food, fellowship, singing, and sharing our Christian walk. 7:00 p.m.
youth room.
Teen Event - 1st
Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Leave your teen after church for a monthly
teen activity. Lunch will be served and memories will be made with the
diversity of activities offered.
Sisters on Sunday -
2nd Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Open to girls 5th - 8th grade.
This is a monthly "hands-on" experiential, spiritual event. Activities
will be directed by Nina Halbert and Carrie Cooley. A special time for
fellowship, food, and fun for all girls.
Gotcha Back
- 2nd Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Open to guys 5th - 8th grade. This a
monthly guys' "hands on" spiritual event filled with fellowship, food, and fun. Remain at the
building after morning service. Fathers willing to help with this event
please see Dub.
Teen Devo - 3rd
Sunday 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. is Teen Devo at one of our family's homes. A time
of food, hanging out, praise, and sharing the spiritual journey. Please
bring friends and a Bible. Drop off and pick up at the location.
Summer Programming -
Summer programming offers a wide variety of activities from local missions,
IMPACT, beach retreat, outdoor activities, Honduras, and local weekly events.
BibleGateway.com
Study the Bible in a searchable format and read a Bible verse each day.
LiveAbove.com
The Youth Transition Network is a coalition of youth, college and military
ministries that are working together to prepare, motivate and transition our
youth into the next phase of their Christian walk, so that they continue as
a vital part of the Body of Christ. Share this site with your young adult as
they explore today’s Christian Community online.
Fathers.com National Center for Fathering
Fathers, this is a great resources site for acquiring the tools and
tips for taking your fathering skills to a new level.
Check it out!
Cybertipline.com
The internet is an amazing way to exchange information, opening up a
world of wonders to us. As with any community though there are people
and places to stay away from and others you should learn more about
before you visit. Parents visit this site for tools and tips on how to
become more internet aware.
Heartlight.org Providing resources for positive
Christian living.
I Keep Safe
Everything you need to keep your family safe online.
Cloud and
Townsend
Solutions for life. This has helpful information on dating and
relationships.
Video Game and Movies Review Links
Screen It!
This site rates movies based on 15 different criteria including
blood/gore, frightening/tense scenes and guns/weapons.
National
Institute on Media and The Family This site features KidScore, an innovative and family-friendly
ratings system for video and computer games as well as movies.
Kids-In-Mind Movie critics
who are also parents review movies and give descriptions of amount
of violence/gore as well as sex/nudity and profanity in each movie.
Movie Mom The Movie Mom, Nell Minow, offers her own reviews and has links to
several other movie review sites.
Plugged In Online Shining a light on the world of popular entertainment.
CrossTrainers
CrossTrainers are adult leaders in
the CBYG. Their role is to be an extension of the youth minister to reach
and minister to the students. Just like the body of Christ has many parts
and forms one body, so our CrossTrainers use their God-given talents to grow the
youth group closer to God. Be sure to thank them for their hard work and
wisdom!
Here they are:
Cary Cavender
Dan Baxter
Kim & Jamie Crockett
Daniel & Carrie Cooley
Joey & Cheryl Murray
Ray &
Nina Halbert
