Gayton Young Adult Life (College & Beyond) is a ministry of Gayton Baptist Church for all young adults— ages 18-30’s and it exists to reach and lead young adults to experience life in Jesus Christ through:
- Discipleship: in worship, prayer, and the Word of God
- Community: in connection, fun, support & encouragement
- Action: in opportunities for leadership, outreach, serving, and missions
This is a ministry for college and grad students (College) and young career professionals, singles or marrieds (Beyond) - ALL young adults, ages 18-30, are welcome!
If you have any questions or would like to know more, email Rev. Jennifer Mullins, the Youth, Young Adult and Discipleship Pastor
Gayton College and Beyond (Young Adult) SUMMER Ministry Schedule
Weekly
Sundays
- 10am: Worship (for whole church)
- 11am: Bible Study Hour with classes for all ages (See other classes here)
- College Brunch Bible Study (for ages 18-23) - Pumphouse Cafe and Fireplace Area
- Beyond Bible Study (young adults 20’s-30’s) - Rm. 223
Summer Tuesdays
5:30-7:30pm: “Go with the FLOW” (Faith Life Outside these Walls)
For Young Adults → College and Beyond (18-30)
Young adults meet for dinner at chosen locations. Everyone gets his/her own meal; and we gather for fellowship, conversation, dinner, prayer and a scriptural devotional time. At the end of the gathering, we decide where we will meet the following Tuesday (aka. A park, a home, a restaurant…), then we decide in the moment if we want to continue to hang out after the meal for a fun outing (ice cream, a movie, a game night, pickleball, etc.) We will “go with the flow” each Tuesday for the summer! (June-August)
Special Summer Events (june/july/august 2026)
Sun, July 12: College and Beyond Young Adult Kings Dominion Day!
Young adults are invited to join us for a fun day at Kings Dominion right after worship. Bring $ for entrance & food. We can meet at the park by 11:45am. Folks can come and go as needed.
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!
Tues,, August 11: Young Adult WORSHIP & PRAYER NIGHT w/college send-off!
(Last summer Tuesday night event.)
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!
Upcoming Highlights of 2026-27!
→ Weekly Sunday morning Bible studies & Young Adult Afterglows!
→ College Encouragement Project and College Zoom Connects!
→ Guys and Girls Night - TBA
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)
Young Adults can come to the dinner and plug into a group - age does not matter.
- 7:00-8:15pm: College and Beyond Young Adult AFTERGLOW
formerly called LifeNights - for community and worship. Young Adults are encouraged to come to the 516 meal and discipleship classes - then stay for community time in fun and worship OR you can just come on and join us at 7:00pm.
- October: Worship Nights/College & YA day-retreat.
- November 22: 5th Annual Friendsgiving - for both youth and young adults
- December: Young Adult Christmas Gathering TBD/ Church Music Program
- January 29-31: DNOW 2027 (in-house retreat for youth!)/ Youth Sunday!
- February: Super Bowl lunch
- March: College and Beyond Young Adult Spring Retreat
- Spring: Easter events & services/ Creative Worship Night - “Say So”
Follow Us On Social Media!
- Facebook: We have a Private Facebook group (Gayton Young Adult Ministry (GYA)) for young adults ages 18-30. Feel free to pass on the word to the Young Adults in your life!
- Instagram: Follow us @gayton.youngadults
