About 415 Youth
415 Youth focuses on building and maintaining relationships throughout our programs and ministries. We strive to be a place where young people belong; where they are accepted and loved for who they are and they have an important place and part to play in a much larger story.
Why is it called 415 Youth?
You may wonder where we got the name “415 Youth.” Our name originates from the fifteenth chapter of the fourth gospel in the Bible, John 15. That is also why we pronounce it, “Four-Fifteen Youth.” The scripture states, “I am the vine, and you are the branches. Those who abide in me, and I in them, bear much fruit, because apart from me, you can do nothing.” This scripture is the center of our youth ministry, because all that we do is rooted in Christ Jesus. We believe this youth ministry is an avenue for students to stay connected not only to our Savior, but to the body of Christ as a community. We gather from different backgrounds, schools, grades, and walks of life to grow in our faith, never straying away from Him.
Values & Goals
What We Do
Sunday Mornings Thrive at 10:00 a.m.
THRIVE is focused on building friendships, engaging activities, relevant messages, and small group conversations.
The purpose of THRIVE is to:
- BELONG in a community where we can be ourselves, be accepted, and be loved.
- CONNECT to peers and adult mentors, to God’s Word, and to worship, and service.
- GROW in relationships, in faith, and in serving.
What happens at Thrive?
- Community Time. Meet together for games and community building, and worship.
- A relevant and engaging message that introduces the topic and sets the stage for small group conversations.
- Small Groups meet in Age-Level Classes for conversation about the topic and real-life application of the lessons.
We are always looking to add adults to our Small Group Leader Team! Build relationships with youth. Facilitate and participate in small group activities and discussions using a provided guide. Pray with youth.
Sunday Night Youth Group
The purpose of these monthly events is to come together as a youth group for shared fun experiences, to build relationships and community, and to celebrate being a youth group. For all youth in 7-12 grade.
Events Include:
- Back to School Bash
- Hayride and Bonfire
- Christmas Party
- …and many more!
Wednesday Night Live
- 6:00 Pizza, Worship, and Hang out time
- 6:30-7:30 Groups Meet
There is a small group for each grade and gender.
Each D-Group has a team of 2-3 adult leaders who stay with their group for several years – most all the way through 12th grade! These adults become important friends and mentors to all the youth in the group.
These groups are fertile ground for discipleship and to develop deep relationships with youth and adult leaders. Each week youth are building relationships with adults who care about them and with one another.
Retreats
High School and Middle School each have their own retreats, and overnighters or late-nighters once a semester.
- Weekend retreats are held at a retreat center nearby where we get to use their facility and fun camp activities. We have a theme for the weekend, and our schedule is full of games, worship sessions, free time, and lots of fun!
- Overnighters or late-nighters are held here at church in the youth space, then we go off campus for a fun night activity. In the past we have done scavenger hunts around Franklin, or even in the Opryland Hotel! These nights are a great way to spend more time with each other and grow in fellowship.
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