What Is GYM

Generations Youth Ministry (GYM) is a place for kids to discover the amazing love and power of God; where kids learn to know, obey and trust God. The ministry breaks down the Word of God and teaches youth how to walk and talk the Christian lifestyle at an age-appropriate level for children, birth to High School.

Our Purpose, Mission & Goal

OUR PURPOSE
Our purpose is to instill the character, biblical foundations and principles of Christ into the hearts and minds of all children.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to equip children at their present age to develop an understanding of Christ that they would begin to develop and build a personal relationship with Christ.

OUR GOAL
Our goal is to work hand in hand with parents as we together, raise children who wholeheartedly serve Christ through obedience, worship, and Godly character.

Generations Ministries

Register Your Student with the Generations Youth Ministry 
This will allow for information pertaining to our Youth to be submitted to their respective Ministry Managers for follow-up and communication.
Online registration

  • B.I.G. (7th Grade and Younger, Children’s Church, Child Evangelism and Nursery)
  • H.O.L.L.A. (8th – 12th Grade)
  • F.U.E.L. (Bible Studies)
  • Youth After CHRIST
  • Generations Youth Choir (GYC)
  • Vacation Bible School (VBS)
  • Camps
  • Administration / Special Events

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

GYM Sunday Services
2nd and 3rd Sundays

GYC Rehearsal
Wednesdays 6:15pm

FUEL Bible Study
Wednesdays 7:00pm

Youth Spotlights due 3rd Sundays

GYM Supports

Generations Supports Church School

Generations is encouraging all Young People to attend Church School at least once a month. The Christian Education Department is full of great teachers (like Pastor McClendon teaching the Future Leaders Class). Come out 9:00am on Sunday Mornings. There are classes for all ages.

Generations Supports Evangelism & Discipleship
Come out on 4th Sundays at 6:00pm and participate in sharing CHRIST with our Target Populations. Youth can win Youth for the Kingdom. (Note: No meetings in June, July, August)
Any Young Person interested in going from Christian to Disciple, come check out “I’m Saved, Now What?”.  Come out on 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays, following Morning Worship in Room 150.

Generations Text
If you want to receive updates via text about Generations and you have not already subscribed, please go to: www.remind.com/join/genminlead.

Special Events & Announcements

St. James CMBC encourages everyone to create structured home schooling learning environments during this time of sheltering in place. We have several educators and learning resource information available to assist you. Contact us at library@stjamescmbc.org.  We are here to help!

Helpful Learning Resources

Rev. DeVon Odems
Youth Pastor / Department Head

Email: generations@stjamesmcbc.org