VBC Youth's Purpose

Our youth ministry’s focus is to help middle school and high school students develop as dedicated followers of Jesus Christ and provide them with opportunities to engage with each other and their community in a God-honoring way. 

At VBC, we take the responsibility to disciple our youth seriously. Our Connect (6th-8th grade) and The Pursuit (9th-12th grade) ministries help lay a foundation for the Christian faith through biblical instruction, Christian fellowship, and opportunities to serve. The Church cannot afford to fail in raising up the next generation to follow Christ. It is our joy to partner with parents in shepherding our youth as they emerge into adulthood.

Schedule & Events

Saturday, Nov. 16, 10:30 am - 12 pm - Youth Leaf Raking Day! We're helping some of the folks in our church with leaf wrangling! Weather permitting, we'll meet at church and then disperse to assigned work locations. Join us as we bless those in need! Email jerodjarvis@spokanevbc.org with questions.

Nov. 27 - Thanksgiving break, NO Youth Group
Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 - Christmas break, NO Youth Group
Feb. 14-17, 2025 - Pursuit (High School) Winter Fellowship
April 25-26, 2025 - Connect (Middle School) Retreat
August 2-6, 2025 - Basecamp

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Sunday School
Offered at 9:30 am. High School meets in room 151 and Middle School meets in room 150 (Fellowship Hall). Courageous Conquerors is a Sunday School option during the 9:30 service in Room 152 for differently-abled students in 6th-12th grade, including individuals who have challenges in reading and writing. Please call Stephanie at the church office (509-928-5161) for more information and/or to enroll your student.

Wednesday Nights
Every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the church, we bring students together to fellowship around truth and relationships. Middle school and high school students study God’s Word, sing, enjoy activities, and share life in small groups.

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VBC Youth Dress Code

The purpose of the VBC Youth Dress Code is to provide a consistent and clear expectation for what to wear at VBC Youth gatherings (Wednesday evenings), camps, and events. We would love to discuss any aspect of this dress code with students or parents at any time. Click here to view the VBC Youth Dress Code.

Current Series

Connect (6th - 8th grade):
Sunday School: Spiritual Disciplines
Youth Group: Genesis

The Pursuit (9th - 12th grade):
Sunday School: Apologetics
Youth Group: Genesis

Meet Pastor Chris
Chris and his wife, Izumi, began ministering at Valley Bible Church in 2010. As the pastor overseeing youth ministry, Chris is privileged to work closely with our Middle School and High School students.
He is a native of western Washington and a graduate of The Master’s College and Seminary in southern California.  He and Izumi have four children: Noelle, Noah, Liya, and Kaiden.
chris@spokanevbc.org
(509) 928-5161 ext. 105