“Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it”

Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

First Baptist Church of Guilford Youth Ministry’s is committed to guiding our youth to understanding their roles as members of God’s present and coming Kingdom by teaching them how to live lives that are totally submitted to Jesus Christ and empowered daily by the Holy Spirit. The Youth Ministry focuses on three main areas.

• Spiritual Development – objective is to support the spiritual growth of the youth by developing programs and activities that enhance their regular worship, encourages Bible study and develops their ability to apply Biblical principles to life situations.
• Educational Development – objective is to support the educational growth and future quality of life through programs and activities that enrich the academic performance of the youth.
• Recreation and Social Development – objective is to create programs and activities which promote interesting and fun fellowship and entertainment for the youth.

The Ministry’s current leadership team is as follows.

• Co-chairs Youth Ministry – Deacon Darrel Wilcoxon & Deaconess Marian Wilcoxon
• Youth Ministry Coordinators:
  • Spiritual Development Coordinator – Minister Lisa Robinson
  • Educational Development Coordinator – Deaconess Linda Slade
  • Recreation and Social Development Coordinator – Deaconess Zana Watson