Our Mission:
We are a spiritual family, centered on Jesus our King,
who love God, love others, and make disciples."
Weekly Activities
Youth Sunday School // Sundays 9:00 AM — 10:15 AM
During the first worship service, students meet in the Youth Lounge. They start with some free time to eat and hangout. Then they break into groups to study the morning’s passages. After that, they are mixed into new groups to share what they learned. They conclude by hearing a lesson that brings together everything they’ve learned that morning.
Youth Group // Sundays 5:00 PM — 7:30 PM
Our evening meetings during the school year are on Sundays. Youth Group centers around students’ relationships with each other and with consistent adult leaders. Students are grouped by age and gender (i.e. middle school boys, high school girls, etc.) with adult leaders committed to modeling mutual encouragement and accountability for students and experiencing it with them.
Our structured programming ends at 7 p.m. From 7 to 7:30, we have free time during which we encourage students to hang out and parents to come to talk to each other and jump into the games with students.
Featured Event
High School Retreat (Nov. 6-8): This is our annual Fall retreat for our high school students. We will explore the Peace of God in Philippians 4, with implications for how we love God and love others. The cost is $70 per student. Please register here: High School Retreat.
Calendar
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Click on the calendar above to download the Fall 2026 Calendar.
Family Night - Parent Meeting (September 20): We’ll kick off our school year programming at 5 p.m. at VBCC! This will be a Family Night, meaning that all middle school and high school students and their families are encouraged to come. Come to the Welcome Center doors. Join us as we jump into an exciting new season!
Senior NIght (September 30): This event is for all high school seniors. Dinner is provided. Come and go between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. This event provides seniors with a space for fellowship and mutual encouragement as they process their final year of high school and beyond.
Outreach Day (October 3): A churchwide opportunity to serve with our ministry partners. Families encouraged to participate. Register HERE.
Service Day: SPLASH (October 4): The youth are hosting SPLASH. SPLASH is a children’s program that occurs during the 10:30 worship service. During Youth Sunday School, we will be preparing for the children to join us. If possible, please plan for your student to remain in the Youth Lounge during both services.
HS Girls Movie Night (October 10): High School Girls will join us at Julia Spruill’s house. There will be a craft while we watch a movie and everyone is welcome to bring a snack!
MS Girls Movie Night (October 10): Middle School Girls will join us at the Bailey’s house. We will watch a movie and everyone should bring a snack to share!
MS & HS Boys Bowling (October 10): Both middle and high school boys will bowl at Pinboy’s, 6:15-8:15. Register HERE.
Fall Festival (October 25): This churchwide event is fun for the whole family and has many roles in which youth can serve! It takes place after the second service, and it includes lunch.
Senior Night (November 4): This event is for all high school seniors. Dinner is provided. Come and go between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. This event provides seniors with a space for fellowship and mutual encouragement as they process their final year of high school and beyond.
HS Retreat (November 6-8): The high school retreat is highlighted above as a Featured Event. Sign your student up today!
No YG (November 8): We will not have Youth Group this evening due to the High School Retreat.
Family Night: Friendsgiving (November 22): It's time to celebrate Thanksgiving as a spiritual family. VBCC Youth & Family Ministry invites all students and their families to participate in a Friendsgiving potluck dinner on Sunday, November 24th from 5-7:30 p.m. The meat and drinks will be provided, but we'd appreciate our families contributing to this potluck feast.
No SS and No YG (November 29): We will not have Sunday School Or Youth Group because of Thanksgiving.
Youth Christmas Party (December 6):For Youth Group on December 8 we will have our annual Christmas Party. Bring a gift for the White Elephant Gift Exchange ($10 max.); some additional gifts will be available for those who don’t bring one. Tacos for dinner.
Senior Night (December 9): Come with your family to the bay from 6-8 p.m.! We’ll provide pizza and drinks for dinner. Come for dinner, swimming, beach games, and just hanging out with other families. Bring a beach chair, towel, and your favorite beach game if you’d like. This would be a great event to invite some friends who don’t usually come to church. It’s also a great opportunity for adults to model community for our students. Location is sent through Remind and email.
Christmas Together (December 13): This churchwide event is an opportunity for fellowship, worship, and treats. It’s a great event for families!
No YG (December 20): We will not have Youth Group because of Christmas.
No SS and No YG (December 27): We will not have Sunday School and Youth Group because of Christmas.
2026 Weeks & Weekends
HS Retreat (11/6-8): Our annual Fall retreat to the Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center for our high schoolers.
Camp Willow Run (4/16-18): Our annual Spring retreat for middle and high school students.
Medical Release Form
Please fill out the linked form for your student. This form must be filled out every calendar year and is required for retreats and mission trips. Medical Release Form
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Become an Intern
The internship program for the Youth & Family Ministry of VBCC is primarily for high schoolers but is also available to adults. Applications can be submitted year round, but interns are usually accepted at the start of a semester (Spring, Summer, Fall). The internship consists of about 10 hours per week. The internship program is a learning opportunity for the intern, for the church staff, and for the Youth & Family Ministry. It involves consistent participation in weekly youth programming, working with a Staff Mentor, serving others, and completing a Special Project. Learn more and apply using the link below! If you have questions, email Josh, the Youth and Family Minister.
If you have any questions or comments, you can reach Josh at (757)428-1881 or by email at joshuasmith@vbcc.church.