Relentless Youth is the student ministry of Christian Center of Fort Worth. We exist to help students grow in their relationships with Christ and to give them the tools they will need to reach their campuses for Christ. Students in grades 6th-12th will find a place where they will be encouraged in their faith, challenged to reach their schools for Christ and bring their friends to hang out and meet Jesus. It is our desire that students grow in wonder about the truths of God, discover who God is, and live with passion as we journey to live like Christ. Our student ministry is designed to partner with parents to help students to know & grow.
It is during this time where students are really able to connect with other students, connect with caring adults, and connect with God! We help students take what they are learning and apply it to their everyday life. Don’t miss out on this important part of your journey!
Our youth worship service in our newly renovated youth room on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM is designed specifically for students to honor Christ with engaging worship, teaching & games as we explore God’s truth! This is a great opportunity to bring friends to hear a message from God’s Word! Join us each week as we journey together and learn to know, love, serve, and share Christ.
One of our favorite things to do is to meet new students, get to know our current students better, and provide opportunities for them to get to know each other. We have found that there are 2 things that pave the way for such conversation: food and activities. So we plan things all over town with the sole purpose of hanging out. It could be anything from serving opportunities, bowling, watching a movie, grabbing a snow cone or just meeting to hang out at the mall food court. Sometimes we announce it weeks in advance, and other times we will send out a text or a tweet the day of the event. Our goal isn’t for hundreds of people to show up each time. Our goal is to get to know the ones that do.
WHAT IS A D-GROUP?
The mission of God is to restore all things to Himself, in and through the work and person of Jesus Christ. His chosen vehicle through which He is accomplishing that mission is the church. As God restores us to Himself, He is also restoring us to be who He intends us to be. This restoring work does not happen in isolation, but rather in and through our relationships with each other as family. We do not do it alone. We need each other.
WHAT DOES A TYPICAL D-GROUP GATHERING LOOK LIKE?
WHAT DOES ACCOUNTABILITY LOOK LIKE IN D-GROUPS?
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Encouraging each other to live out what we believe through making goals and helping each other fulfill them.
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Reviewing the past week and how faithful we have been in keeping our word.
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Speaking the truth in love as we see areas of sin, correcting and rebuking with God’s Word and the gospel when necessary.
HOW DO I JOIN ONE?
- Express your interest to an adult leader and ask them to help you get into a D-group
- Find friends who want to form a D-group, and run that by Pastor Aaron or Emily
- Email us to inquire more about groups that may be open
AM I THE ONLY ONE NOT IN A D- GROUP?
Relentless Youth is also a Parent Ministry. The teenage years are crazy hard and we want you to know that we have your back! We only have your kids a few hours a week. You have the most important job that no pastor, mentor, or friend could ever replace in your child’s life! We are here to help you. We will offer you resources like this website, the recommended resources below as well as monthly newsletters with tips and tricks to stay ahead of the game. Parents: We love you, we are here for you and are honored that you would allow us to partner with you to raise your kids in Christ.
We send out monthly newsletters filled with information about upcoming events as well as things to help you as a parent better understand, relate and disciple your student.
Links for Parents
Great links to check out to help you with your teens:
Pluggedin.com – Media reviews
Kids-In-Mind.com – Media reviews
Focus on the Family – Helping Families Thrive
Homeword – Real answers for parents
Covenant Eyes – Internet Integrity (accountability)
Releventmagazine.com – Youth Culture
Heartconnex.org – Family Devotionals
Books for Parents
Great books to check out to help you with your teens:
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity, Reggie Joiner & Carey Nieuwhof
99 Thoughts for Parents of Teenagers
Understanding Your Young Teen, Mark Oestreicher
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Teenage Guys, Mark Oestreicher & Brock Morgan
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Teenage Girls, Mark Oestreicher & Brooklyn Lindsey
When Kids Hurt, Chap Clark Comforting Teens in Crisis by Group Publishing
Accelerate: Parenting Teens Toward Adulthood, Richard Ross
Parenting with Kingdom Purpose, Richard Ross
Jesus: The Reigning King: A Guide for Family Worship, Richard Ross
30 Days: Turning the Hearts of Parents and Teenagers to Each Other, Richard Ross
Common Questions Asked by Visiting Parents:
What should my student expect? (Wednesdays)
- Come a few minutes early to our student center entrance on the north side of the sanctuary, where a student leader will be happy to greet you and get you connected.
- Throughout the evening your student will participate in an age appropriate worship service and a breakout time for fellowship and discussion in small groups.
- Many students choose to come early around 6:00pm for games and hanging out.
What kind of adult presence can I expect?
- Our large group teaching is primarily done through our student ministry team with occasional guest speakers.
- We have an adult leader who leads on average 5-7 students for our small group discussions.
- Safety is very important to us, so we have a security presence on site every Wednesday and all of our adult leaders have gone through our volunteer application process and background check.
What will my student be learning?
- On Sunday mornings we have classes where we dive deeper in biblical topics through teaching and discussion.
- On Wednesday Nights we have a variety of series and topics that are geared toward helping teenagers grow in their own faith with their peers in order to Know, Love, Serve and Share Jesus.
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