student ministry

We are glad you're interested in finding out more about our youth ministry! We believe that everyone needs a place to belong and where they can learn about Jesus in a safe, trusted environment.  We also believe in regular Christian service for our community, and of course having lots of fun together!

We believe in building strong connections between the church and home, as home is the primary place where faith is formed. If you're a parent browsing this page, thank you for trusting us to be a part of your teen's spiritual journey.  It's a true honor.

If you're a teen browsing this page, know that you and your friends are welcome-- really.  Whether you're a strong Christian, a seeking Christian, or even if you're not sure you even believe in Christ right now, you are welcome.

There's always room for one more!!!

The HBC Youth Leadership Team (comprised of adult volunteer leaders, parent representatives, student representatives, and staff) all prayerfully work together to select curriculum/topics that offer study options that are meaningful for the youth in their various stages of faith and spiritual maturity. Whether a Christian or "Seeker" (not-yet-Christian), these options guide students to deepen their faith or perhaps to place faith in Christ for the first time.  No matter what, all students are welcome.  All our studies have small group discussion integrations and are not lecture-based.  See details below.

Hampstead Baptist Church Student Ministry stays active, offering various recreational, service-oriented, and spiritual opportunities throughout the year.  The slideshow above highlights everything we are doing/have done in the 2024-2025 school year, giving an idea of what to expect.  The goal is to balance youth-only events with intergenerational events that include youth and adults.  For any overnight retreat, a permission/medical release form is required.  This form is good for one school year (and subsequent summer) and must be renewed each year in August.

HBC is blessed to have a team of adults who love Jesus and teenagers who are willing to serve in the youth ministry-- some directly and others behind-the-scenes.  Our leaders seek to come alongside parents in discipling teenagers, understanding that parental influence is the primary influence over any child/teenager.  There are multiple parent resources below as well.  Meet the team: