Upcoming Events
Welcome to the Youth Development Ministry (YDM) of Ivy Baptist Church. Our purpose is to help our youth to know God in a personal way and develop their relationship through creative services, programs, events and resources. All of our ministries and events are focused on developing and equipping our youth to be "on-fire followers" of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is an exciting time to be a part of the ministry. JOIN US NOW as you explore YDM!!!
YDM Vision Statement
To help our youth to know God in a personal way and develop their relationship.
"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it."
Proverbs 22:6
YDM Objectives
- Provide comprehensive spiritual programs and services for our youth
- Consistent discipling of our youth. Teach, model and train on the life of Jesus Christ and what it means to them
- Encourage youth who are "living the life"
- Consistent on-going training
- Developing the leaders of today. Foster love, support and encourage leadership opportunitues for our youth with youth led activities, events and services
- Empower our youth to make more informed personal & spiritual decisions as it relates to peer pressure & self esteem
- Expose youth to opportunities that otherwise may not have been afforded to them (i.e. college tours, finiancial awareness presentations, etc.)