What's Next
vision for 2025
Spread the word
Our goal for this year is to get the word out to our community about Roots Student Ministry. We want teens to know that Roots Student Ministry provides fun, exciting events where they can hang out with their friends free of charge. We want our students to know that youth leaders will be attending these events who are there just for them and want to be a part of their lives.​
seen & heard
It is important to us that every child who comes to our gatherings is seen and heard. Roots' goal is to bring pastors and youth pastors together to reach the students in our community. We want parents to know that our events will be a safe place for their kids to attend. We will offer adult supervision through our Roots Leadership Team and will have local law enforcement officers at each big event. We want our community to know that Roots was established to provide opportunities for us to pour into our future leaders.
discipleship
Our goal is to build strong, lasting relationships with the students in our community. We want to see them come to know Jesus, grow deeper in their walk with Christ, and go out and be a light in this dark world.
Permanent Roots
As of right now, we do not have an actual building or location for the teen center; however, we know in God's perfect timing, we will. We are currently on the lookout for land near Wayne County High School and Coastal Pines Community College (Jesup Campus). If you have land around this area and are willing to rent, sell, or donate some property to this outreach, please let us know.
“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
Theodore Roosevelt
What's ahead
Weekly Opportunities
for Connection
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Relax and recharge after a long week with games like cornhole, washers, pickleball, horseshoes, pool, ping pong, basketball, flag football, and nine square.
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Weekly Bible studies for teenagers and college-aged students.
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Monthly worship services and special events that include food, fellowship, and teaching.
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Small group gatherings where students and young adults can talk about real-life struggles and find support.
Special Events & Community Building
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Saturday college football tailgates during football season.
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Fun-filled nights like laser tag, movie nights, and game tournaments.
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Events designed to build community, encourage outreach, and have fun in a safe, uplifting environment.
​​​Leadership & Discipleship
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Work alongside college students to develop small group leaders who can mentor others and reach out to the community.
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Host training courses for adult leaders to ensure they’re equipped to invest in the lives of students. We prioritize accountability and discipleship in guiding teens in their walk with Christ.
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All volunteers undergo a background check for safety and accountability.
Meeting Practical Needs
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A clothing closet with new and like-new clothes just for teens, designed to meet needs with dignity and care.
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New shoes provided for students from low-income families at the start of each school year.
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Every student who attends the center receives a Bible.
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Free after-school tutoring to help students succeed academically.
Life Skills
& Personal Growth
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Business and financial literacy classes for high school and college-aged students.
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Life skills training like how to cook, change a tire or oil, and do laundry—real skills for real life.
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Partner with local high schools to mentor students with behavioral challenges or who are at risk of disengaging, helping them stay on track toward graduation.
Mental
Health & Counseling
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Business and financial literacy classes for high school and college-aged students.
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Life skills training like how to cook, change a tire or oil, and do laundry—real skills for real life.
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Partner with local high schools to mentor students with behavioral challenges or who are at risk of disengaging, helping them stay on track toward graduation.