At First Baptist Church we seek to fulfill
our purpose through various avenues. We offer a variety of events,
ministry involvement, and mentors/leaders, for the young people.
Events:
SNACs – Sunday Night After Church fellowships (monthly during
the school year)
Youth Rallies throughout the school Year
Paintball Outings
Sports Overnighters
Word Of Life Super-bowl in Cleveland
Extreme Days
– summer camping/hiking/canoeing adventure
Senior Graduation Celebration
Ministry Involvement for the Youth:
Summer Teen Evangelistic Ministry – summer missions trip
Youth Choir (meets weekly, sings monthly)
Youth Drama Team (meets weekly, performs monthly)
Three Senior High Youth Retreats – Fall, Summer, Spring
Two Junior High Retreats – Fall, Spring
Talents for Christ state and national competitions
JV AWANA program for Junior Highers
Teaching children at Vacation Bible School
Special Music in church worship services
Twice Annual Youth Nights (Young people provide all ministries in
the Sunday evening service)
Parent-Teen Resource/Fellowship Times
Parenting Resources for the parents
A multitude of devotional resources for the young people and parents
Financial Counseling concerning college costs
Youth Pastor and Wife:
Pastor Dave and Jen Burman
dburmanjr@firstbaptistelyria.org
Senior High (9-12)
Mel and Kim Dobbins
Terah Phillips
Kevin and Barbi Quick
Mike and Sherri Vanek
Wayne and Chris Vallowe
Ray and Sarah Strimpel
Junior High (7,8)
Nick and Tina Carroll
Matt and Jen Meng
Heather Duffy
Josh and Amy Butler
Jason and Lisa Hearn
Adam and Jamie Fiest
