Student Ministry
A place to praise and be refreshed ... Worship,  A place to love and be loved ... Fellowship,  A place to share and be changed ... Evangelism
A place to serve and be served ... Missions,  A place to teach and be taught ... Discipleship
We have Christ in our hearts, the Great Commission as our mission, and love as our vision
Address: 5th & Main Street  Grove, Oklahoma, 74344  Phone: 918-786-4419  Fax: 918-786-3238  Email: grovefbc@sbcglobal.net      
So here we are in 2008.  It seems almost impossible, but this
year will mark my 7th year at Grove's First Baptist Church.  For
you 6th graders that means you were in kindergarten when I
came to Grove ... that kinda freaks me out!  We have a ton of
new students who are apart of what God is doing at GFBC.  I
always love meeting new students and parents.

With this added growth I want to take some time to let you
know what to expect from our Student Ministry at Grove's First
Baptist:

  • God is at the center of everything we do.  Our
    mission is to connect students to Jesus Christ.  Whether
    we're at camp, Sunday morning Bible Study, Wednesday
    Night Breakaway, or on a road trip to a ball game
    everything we do points to God.  We want people to
    know you can have a great time and still be a Christian.
  • We don't back down from tough issues.  The world
    our students live in is full of controversy and they have
    questions.  We take the truth of the Bible and pour it into
    teenagers.  You can expect us to address sex,
    pornography, suicide, addictions and other issues that
    your kid's face and apply Scripture to provide answers.
  • I am here for you! I am available to both parents and
    students.  My passion is hanging out and talking to
    students.  When I look at Jesus Christ in the bible I see a
    man that taught the masses, but I also see a man that
    would stop and spend tons of time talking and listening
    to people.  That is why I exist.  Parents I am also available
    to you.  If I can be of any service do not hesitate to give
    me a call.

I can't wait to see what God has planned for 2008!  I hope and
pray that you experience the love of Jesus Christ this coming
year.  I love you all!

Derek