Emmanuel Baptist Church

Youth IMPACT

A vibrant, discipling youth ministry is vital to any local church ministry's future effectiveness. At Emmanuel, we call our youth ministry: Youth IMPACT. "IMPACT" is an acrostic meaning an Investing Ministry Preparing Active Christlike Teenagers. We are investing in our young people's lives in every biblical way to train them in the "way they should go." The youth pastor seeks to evangelize, equip, and edify the teenagers here using a variety of activities, youth outreach, and preaching; BUT, this is not enough. The role of the loving mother and father can really not be replaced. The goal of our youth pastor is to assist each home by ministering to each teenager as effectively as possible.

A whole range of exciting activities are planned for the young people, but activities with a purpose: to honor the Lord Jesus and to build the lives and character of young people.

Annual Events

Download the IMPACT Permission Slip in Adobe Acrobat format.

  • Summer camp (Wilds, Bill Rice Ranch, etc.)
  • Winter Retreat
  • Missions Trip
  • Youth Revival/Evangelistic Campaign
  • A tour of Christian colleges
  • Parent Appreciation Banquet

Monthly Events

  • Exciting activities (bowling, skating, all-nighters, etc.)

Weekly Events

  • Youth IMPACT — a Wednesday evening youth meeting including exciting teen competition, prayer, singing, comedy, leadership opportunities, and Bible preaching.
  • T.E.A.M. — youth outreach; canvassing; Children's Bible clubs
  • Sunday School

The philosophy behind all of this is to involve teenagers in such a way as to help them grow spiritually, emotionally, and socially; but in a God-honoring atmosphere. In order for a teen to sense an ownership of their youth group, they must be involved. A youth must be involved in the fun activities but ALSO in the service opportunities. Our youth pastor is NOT merely an activity coordinator...he is a youth "shepherd" concerned for the overall needs of each young person and burdened to see God use our teens to IMPACT their world.

God has raised up very capable adult helpers in both Sunday School and in Youth IMPACT. These folks help the youth pastor in this crucial ministry. We encourage all teenagers to get involved in this growing and exciting youth ministry!

"Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises..." Hebrews 11:33

"But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of..." II Timothy 3:14a