Gayton Student LIFE… is the youth ministry of Gayton Baptist Church for students in grades 6-12.

The goal is to lead students to experience LIFE in Jesus Christ through:

• Discipleship - in worship, prayer, Bible study
• Community - in support, friendship and fun together
• Action - in opportunities for leadership, outreach & service

We work toward this goal through weekly gatherings and special events! 

For more information, email Rev. Jennifer Mullins - Youth, Young Adult and Discipleship Pastor

Sundays

• 10am: Worship (for whole church)
• 11am: Bible Study Hour with classes for all ages (See other classes here)
• Youth Brunch Bible Study (for rising 6th-12th grade) - Pumphouse Cafe and Downstairs Gym (Drawing Room)

Summer Tuesdays

Noon-1:00pm: “Lunch with Jen” Bible study 

For Youth → rising 6th-12th grade

Students bring their own lunch and a Bible and join Rev. Jen (youth pastor) in her office to share in Bible study, lunch, conversation and fun activities! (noon-1:00pm - June-July)

2026 Discipleship Program - Rooted: Growing Through Scripture and Spiritual Discipline:

This year, our church family has been on a year-long discipleship initiative called Rooted: Growing through Scripture Memory and Spiritual Disciplines. Each month we focus on one spiritual discipline, learning what it is and how it helps us deepen our relationship with Jesus. With each discipline, a larger Scripture passage is offered each month for those who wish to read, study, and/or memorize it. Additionally, a weekly Bible memory verse is introduced each Sunday. This is for everyone, from children to senior adults. Scripture memory can be practiced together in small groups, families, among friends friendships, and shared in creative ways, including reciting to staff or submitting video recordings throughout the year. As a church, we are celebrating our progress together, tracking how much Scripture we are learning, and enjoying occasional fun challenges along the way. All of this is with the shared goal of growing more deeply rooted in Jesus Christ and His Word. Click Here to Check Out The Rooted initiative!

Sunday, June 21

10am: Commissioning & Praying over Mission Team during worship!

June 22-26: Youth Mission Trip - “Awake & Ablaze!” 

Monday-Friday → Lynchburg, VA 

A team of 27 will be leading a VBS for the Jubilee Center in Lynchburg, ministering to underprivileged children; assisting an afternoon Bible  camp for Fairview Christian Church; and helping both with manual labor projects. We will lodge at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center. Each evening, there will be worship and Bible study - and the week will be full of community-building, fun activities and times together.  Sunday, July 28 - we will share with the church about our experiences during 10am service!

Sun, July 5: Youth: “Meaning in the Movies” Night

Rev. Jen’s home. 6:00-9:30pm 

Snacks, icebreaker games, movie with devotional time!

Sun, July 19: Fifth Annual MESSY GAME NIGHT - 5:30-7:30pm!

Sun, July 26: OPEN GYM NIGHT - followed by Ray’s Ice Cream! Bring $.

 Sun, August 9: Church Picnic! For everyone! 4:00-7:00pm.  Deep Run Park!

Sun, August 16: Youth Lunch after Church! Bring $ and invite friends! 12-2pm.

Sun, August 23: Weekly Sunday Night YOUTH LIFENIGHTS RESUME!!! 

Every Sunday 6:00-7:30pm!  (except holidays & churchwide nights)

Games, Fun, Snacks, Worship, Bible Study, Prayer Groups!

(There will be Open Gym before & sometimes after -as well)

SAT, August 29: Gayton’s NEIGHBOR DAY!! 

A discipleship outreach event promoting our Fall ministries!

ALL of Gayton is invited to help this day!

In the morning:  Baking Blitz, Lemonade Blitz, Kindness Blitz

In the evening: Fellowship, FUN & Community Worship!

Sun, September 6: No LifeNight - Labor Day weekend.

→ Weekly Sunday morning Bible studies & Youth LifeNights

→ Middle School Mania & High School Hype Nights - TBA

→ Guys and Girls Night - TBA

PLUS…

FRI, September 11: Back to School “GLOW” Youth Lock-In!

9:00pm-7:00am

Wed, Sept. 16: FIRST 516 Fellowship (will go from 9/16-10/28 → Sept/Oct)

• 5:16pm: Church Dinner (provided by church groups/classes)
• 6:00pm: Discipleship Choices 

(IE. Bible studies, men/women groups, prayer group, other topics)

Youth can come to the dinner and plug into a group - age does not matter. 

• October: Worship Nights/Youth Pumpkin Patch Day!
• November 22: 5th Annual Friendsgiving - for both youth and young adults 
• December 6: Christmas Amazing Race! 
• January 29-31: DNOW 2027 (in-house retreat for youth!)/ Youth Sunday!
• February: Super Bowl lunch
• Spring: Easter events & services/ Creative Worship Night - “Say So”
• June 6, 2027: Graduate Sunday 2027!

• Facebook: If you have a student in 6th-12th grade, if you are a student in 6th-12th grade, or if you are a church member/active participant who would like to volunteer, help, teach or chaperone, then you are invited/ encouraged to join our private Facebook group (Gayton Student Ministry (GSM)).
• Instagram: Follow us @gayton.studentlife

The following forms - Medical Information/Release Form and Code of Conduct Form must be completed for students to participate in activities sponsored by Gayton Baptist Church.

Forms are valid for one year from date of submission.

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS

View our Sunday page to find out what to expect on Sunday morning

If you have further questions about our Gayton Students experience or visiting with Gayton Students, simply submit the form below and get in touch with us!