Welcome to Rooted Student Ministry
The Ministry
Aldersgate’s Youth Ministry focuses on intentional faith development with youth and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ in a way that resonates best with them. We believe in the life-changing power of simply loving one another because Jesus first loved us. We do this by inviting all youth to experience Jesus personally, study His living word, engage in fun fellowship activities and share that love with others through outreach opportunities.
Activities
Youth Activities include:
- Gaga ball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Capture the Flag
- Messy games
- High-energy games
- Strategic games
- Goofy games
- Much more!
We build relationships through real conversations, large groups, and small groups. We also provide our youth with service and missions opportunities. Day trips, weekend trips, and camps are all a part of our ongoing ministry to build authentic worship and intentional faith development.
Ages 11 to 18
Grades 6-12
Sunday School Class
At 10:15 AM
Youth Sunday Nights
6PM - 8PM
(day/time will change occasionally due to special events)
Mark Denton
Youth & Young Adult Director
Youth and Young Adult Director, Mark Denton
Hi, my name’s Mark, and I am excited to be here with you at Aldersgate Student Ministries! We have a lot of exciting events planned from bonfires, game nights, messy games, and weekend retreats! This is a great opportunity to experience the love of Jesus in a fun and engaging community here at Aldersgate Church. I am looking forward to seeing you there!
Youth Group
Grades 6-12
Sunday Nights
6:00-8:00 PM
(Days & times will change occasionally due to special events)
Aldersgate Student Ministry's Four Pillars of Discipleship
- Help each student feel seen, welcomed, and valued.
- Foster conversations that are uplifting and Christ-honoring.
- Provide resources that help students create and live out a Christian culture.
- Develop dependable, joyful relationships that reflect Christ’s love.
- Cultivate a love for God’s Word and encourage Scripture memorization.
- Equip students to apply what they learn to real life.
- Challenge students to critically engage with their worldview.
- Help students articulate an orthodox, living faith.
- Build peer relationships that encourage accountability.
- Teach the value of confessing sin and growing in grace.
- Encourage a Christian lifestyle marked by integrity in both public and private.
- Pursue spiritual disciplines together as a community.
- Encourage students to learn from mentors.
- Equip older students to disciple and lead younger peers.
- Build relationships and trust across generations in the congregation.
- Help students discover their vocation and pursue it in faith.
Safe Sanctuaries
The safety of your child or youth is a priority. Aldersgate has a Safe Sanctuaries policy ensuring that all volunteers have completed background checks and annual training.