Our ministry exists to REACH WIDE, TEACH DEEP, and UNLEASH COMPASSION in the hopes that students will have their lives radically changed by Jesus Christ.
Children's & Youth Ministry @G.B.P.C.
"Let the children alone and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
Matthew 19:14 ESV
Contemporary Service is at 8:30, with Sunday school after and an 11:00 traditional service.
Studies from Fuller Seminary found in the book "Growing Young", that students are statistically less likely to graduate from their faith If a student is connected to God, their peers, and 5 adults of the Church.
(Sticky Faith & Growing Young By Dr. Kara Powell & Dr. Chap Clark)
Here at G.B.P.C. We value our children and youth!
Youth are actively involved in worship & service projects
across Gulf Breeze Presbyterian Church.
Our vision is that each student would have a vibrant, healthy, and abiding faith in Jesus Christ. That students would be able to Connect, Relate, Grow, and Engage both God and others in the midst of Community.
Children Ages 4-9:
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Imitate Religious Behavior
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ask faith based questions
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Begin to express faith based language
By the time a child is 9 years old a basic moral foundation is formed.
More than 80% of today's children will never set foot in the church. This is why outreach is vital. Why programs like Youth Group , Kidz Club, Vacation Bible School, and Sunday are essential to youth and children’s spiritual development.
Children Ages 8-12:
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Begin to understand faith stories
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Engage in Discipleship & Service
Studies from Fuller Seminary found in the book "Growing Young", that students are statistically less likely to graduate from their faith If a student is connected to God, their peers, and 5 adults of the Church.
(Sticky Faith & Growing Young By Dr. Kara Powell & Dr. Chap Clark)
Connect: to join, link or fasten together. To unite or to bind. To associate mentally, or emotionally to something or someone.
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Connect with God
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Connect with Others in the midst of the Community
Relate: We live our lives & connect to God and our community.
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Relate to God
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Relate to Others
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learn to be faithful to God's teaching
Grow: When we Connect & Relate to God, & each other, in community consistently , We Grow!
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Worship
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Discipleship
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Service
Engage: When students consistently Connect, Relate, & Grow with God & others, they are equipped to engage the world around them for the Kingdom of God.
if you would like more information about our Youth & Children's programs
Please contact
Kim Carruth: Director of Christian Education
Lauren Christian: Youth Director