Big Things Are Happening in Our Youth Group By Melissa Shepski – The Church at Selwyn God continues to help our youth grow in deep and significant ways especially in the last few months. We’re Seeing Real Growth Lately, our youth have been growing in amazing ways. They aren't just showing up; they are growing in their faith. At the beginning of this year, we made a simple change: We
Ascent retreats Grad resources Youth Ministry Certificate Training Program CBOQ Youth Friday Young Leaders Collective Assembly EFC's Influencing_Faith_Study Two Final Spring Retreats There are two more Ascent retreats happening soon: May 1–3 (Silver Lake) May 29–31 (Pearce Williams) These are fun weekend getaways where youth hang out, worship, and learn about Jesus together. Think: camp + friends + faith. There are still some spots left if your group
First Baptist Church in Ingersoll (FBC‑Ingersoll) has had a full and encouraging season in youth ministry, with several programs and events that have strengthened connection, discipleship, and community life. Pancake Fundraiser: A Morning of Generosity FBC‑Ingersoll recently hosted a Pancake Fundraiser that drew over 40 attendees for a warm morning of breakfast and fellowship. Thanks to the generosity of the church family and the wider community, nearly $800 was raised to help
Ascent retreats Assembly June 12 gathering Student-led microgrants Youth Ministry handbook Lent Ascent Retreats Are Almost Here! We’ve got three regional Ascent retreats coming up: Apr 24–26 @ Circle Square Ranch (Brantford) (currently waitlisted) May 1–3 @ Silver Lake (Maberly) May 29–31 @ Pearce Williams (near London) Each retreat already has speakers, worship teams, and planners in full prep mode. Want to volunteer? If you're 16+, you can
Today's Teens Conference Young Leaders Collective Ascent retreats Ascent Implementation Team Student-led microgrants Assembly 5:1 Church Today’s Teens Conference – Feb 28 at Bramalea Baptist Church Largest and longest running youth leader conference in Ontario built for point youth leaders, volunteer leaders, student leaders and those that want to invest in young people; different sessions for students and adults leaders. group discount available, CBOQ churches point leaders go
First Hungarian Baptist Church in Toronto does not have a huge youth group, but their commitment to following Christ is unwavering. Recently, they’ve experienced incredible blessings that remind us of God’s faithfulness. Pastor Dániel Püsök shared "We are thankful to God, that one young man, who left the church and the faith several years ago, came back to Christ and got baptized. Not in our church, however we are still
There are a lot of great curriculum available online (including the ones developed by CBOQ Youth at cboqyouth.ca/curriculum). However, likely doesn't always fit your youth ministry the best. Using AI tools (like Microsoft Copilot) can help you customize curriculum to suit their group’s unique needs—whether by age, group size, time frame, or spiritual maturity. In this post, we will use the CBOQ Youth curriculum as the example. Step 1: Choose
This summer, Iglesia Bautista Luz Y Verdad had the joy of sending 10 of our teens to camp at Word of Life in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Their youth leader, Laura Elena, shared how deeply the experience Impacted their youth. “They came back like a family and they are more persuasive at the Word of God, and I think that’s a huge change in them.” The Youth leaders have seen a
What is a Student-Led Microgrant? The Student-Led Initiatives Microgrant is a funding opportunity provided by CBOQ to empower youth and young adults (up to the age of 25) to lead ministry projects that impact their communities. Grants of up to $1,000 are available to support new creative, missional, and community-focused initiatives. Who Can Apply - Youth or young adults connected to a CBOQ church. - Applications must be submitted on
These are the items in the CBOQ Youth annual mailing. Theme Poster: “ON THE ROCK: Our Identity. His Foundation”—introducing CBOQ Youth’s new Ascent retreats. In a time of uncertainty, we’re returning to the foundational truth of our identity in Christ. Create and Cultivate Booklet & Action Plan: Developed with our Canadian Baptist partners, this resource encourages churches to invest in the next generation through four key priorities. Updated CBOQ Next Gen
