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What is Forest Students?
Forest Students shares in the mission of Forest Baptist Church as an extension of the local church and the Christian family—partnering with parents to disciple their students in the ways of the Lord and fostering godly relationships among young believers. In a world increasingly hostile to Christianity, our aim is to root students in the perfect, unchanging Word of God so that they may stand as lifelong followers of Jesus Christ.
Sunday
Sunday mornings are our opportunity to study God’s Word in community. Grade-specific Sunday School classes are offered at 9:45 at The Underground student center. We use The Gospel Project from LifeWay Christian Resources to engage students with a Christ-centered perspective on a life lived for Him.
Wednesday
Wednesday night is high-energy, prime-time for our Youth Ministry. Forest Students is our gathering of 6th – 12th graders at The Underground student center. We create opportunities for students to grow relationally in time with one another, and spiritually through the teaching of God’s Word in an engaging, relevant way.
Our Events
World Changers
Each summer our students go on a domestic mission trip through our partnership with World Changers. The trip consists of meeting people’s needs through construction and service projects, opening the door to share the gospel.
Puerto Rico Mission Trip
In 2018, we began a partnership with hurricane relief efforts in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico. Since then, we’ve established a relationship with El Mesias Baptist Church, bringing a team of high schoolers to their community every summer for construction, evangelism, and community outreach. For more information on this trip, contact Reed.
School-year Retreats
During the schoolyear, we take a fall and winter retreat to local Christian camps for a time of fun, fellowship, and discipleship away from the routine. We use these retreats to challenge students through God’s Word to become stronger followers of Christ in today’s world.
Monthly Outings
From Busch Gardens to Kings Dominion, ice skating to go-karting, we are always looking for ways to get students together for fun day-trips. Check our Calendar, follow us on Instagram (@foreststudents), and join our Facebook group to keep up with our regular events!
The Underground – Student Center
We Value…
Scripture
Forest Students is founded upon the teaching and study of God’s Word together. It is our one, sure foundation in our world increasingly hostile to Christian beliefs. The most important question a student can ask about any topic is, “What does God say about it?”
Relationships
We are created to be in relationships by God Himself. This is especially true of teenagers, and we aim to foster godly, uplifting friendships among young followers of Christ alongside godly, mature leaders.
Serving
To follow Jesus is to serve Him. Whether in the church, community, or the ends of the earth, there are endless opportunities to serve the Lord with the gifts He’s given us.