Youth Group
Welcome to the Student Ministry
Student Ministries can be one of the most important and dynamic ministries in an entire church. Young minds are fertile soil to plant the seed of God's amazing truth, and that is our purpose here at Gray Road Baptist Church. We desire to assist parents in raising their students in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Our youth staff is committed to teaching Biblical truth through a clear explanation of the Scriptures, exemplary living and service. If you desire for your student to be in a place where God is honored and His Word is cherished, I invite you to visit the youth ministry here at Gray Road.
Gray Road Student Ministry exists to Glorify God by:
1. Exalting Jesus in Passionate Worship.
2. Equipping Christians for life and service.
3. Encouraging one another in meaningful fellowship.
4. Engaging the world with the Gospel.
Upcoming Teachings
Wednesday Nights (7:00 - 8:30 pm)
6-12 grades meet together on Wednesday nights. We sing praises, read a text of Scripture, then break out into small groups to discuss the lesson and pray. In the fall of 2023, the Youth Group will be studying Leviticus, and by spring of 2024 the Youth will be studying Romans.
Sunday Mornings (9:30 - 10:15 am)
The middle school and high school have separate classes on Sunday mornings. Middle School is 6th - 8th grade, and high school is 9th - 12th grade. Both classes will be studying through catechism questions to review foundational, Biblical truth and how it shapes our faith.
Cody Smith
Director of Student Ministries
Brief Bio:
Cody was born and raised in the heart of Indiana. He and his wife, Stephanie, were married in 2014 and have been blessed with four beautiful sons: Henry, Charlie, George, and Louis.
When Cody is not teaching the Bible, he loves to sing and dance, play with his boys, go on dates with Stephanie, watch movies, play chess, study Church history, and cheer on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team. Charles Spurgeon, Martin Luther, John Bunyan, Martyn Lloyd-Jones and C.S. Lewis are a few of his favorite authors.
Upcoming Youth Events
August 20 – Youth Picnic after Church
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September 2 – Holiday World
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October 4 – Leviticus Review night around the Campfire
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October 11 & 18 – Fall Break
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November 4 – Service Night (Raking Leaves)
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December 2 – “Thanksmas”