Youth Staff

Jennifer Burke

Youth Director

Cameron Wetzel

Associate Youth Pastor

Big Stuf 2024

Dates: June 21st-25th | Cost: $505
Where: Boardwalk Beach Resort, Panama City Beach, FL
9400 South Thomas Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Big Stuf is a week-long camp open to 7th-12th graders that is full of worship, student-specific teaching, recreational competitions, and time with friends on the beach!

The Highway


Sunday Mornings | 9:45am | Junior & Senior High

High school and junior high students are invited to come be part of a service geared for teenagers. Our staff understands students are at various places along their spiritual journey. With messages that are relevant and engaging, along with music that is heartfelt and inspiring, The Highway helps “prepare the way” for students today by offering a space that is not only inviting, but also challenging, as we encourage students to move deeper into an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.

In The Know


Would you like to know what is going on from week to week–mission opportunities, updates, reminders?! Ask to be put on our parent email!

Pit Stop


Sundays 3-4:30pm | Grades 7th-12th/Guys & Girls

We will all gather together at the Highway for a large group game, then a time of recapping the Sunday morning message, followed by some breakout small group time. All are welcome to come and invite a friend!

 

 

Bible Project: New Testament

Mondays | 6:30-8pm

This school year we will be covering the entire New Testament, including videos and content not yet covered in our previous Bible Project Classes! The purpose of this gathering is to create a safe space for students to ask questions about their faith and learn to connect with God and community through the study of scripture. We will be using the Bible Project videos (www.bibleproject.com) and scripture readings. Led by Rev. Cameron Wetzel & Jennifer Burke.

Praise Band & Tech

Wednesdays | 5:30PM

Student vocalists and musicians meet every week to offer their talents in worship. Each Wednesday they come together to practice for Sunday morning worship while building community along the way. The tech crew is also an essential part of the team, running lyrics, lights, and sound to create an intimate and engaging experience! Let us know if you play an instrument, sing, or would like to learn to run tech!

Voices Youth Choir

Jr.& Sr. High

If you love to sing, we want you to share your gifts and talents with our church and community. Whether you have experience or you just want to take your “shower singing” to the next level, come check us out! The St. Timothy Youth Music Ensemble meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:15pm in rooms 100-101. Have questions? Contact Mrs. Kenya at klawrence@sttimothyns.org.

Parental Consent Form

Each year, we need you to fill out a new parental consent form for your student.  You can download one to fill out for 2020 by clicking HERE.

Safe Sanctuaries – Key Reference September 2018

Students and ministry are our top priority. These key procedures are needed to maintain safe and healthy boundaries:

Screening: Everyone serving in the children or youth area – volunteers and staff – must have a background check, interview, and references in order to interact with them, as well as Safe Sanctuary training with an annual review.

The Rule of Two: Those serving with children or youth are not to be alone in private with them.

Transportation: It is never appropriate for a student to be driven anywhere without parent/guardian permission and two adults in the vehicle. Preferably with more than one student.

Counseling – In instances necessitating a one-on-one basis:
• Written approval of parent/guardian
• Written notice to other youth pastors or staff
• Presence in building of other adults
• During operational hours where other adults are in proximity
• Preferred location: Youth Office or Highway Breakout rooms

Electronic Communications:
• Neither Snapchat nor other forms of private communications are to be used.
• Text or other electronic communications by STUMC employees with children or youth will only be done by approved methods to include archiving and administrative review.
• Text or other electronic communications by Volunteers with children and youth will only be done within a group context with the parent/guardian or screened adult included.

We encourage you to report any perceived violation of these safeguards to the Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor or SPR Chairperson.

Full Policy