Zion Baptist Church offers a wide range of ministries for the youth to participate in. Listed below is the listing of ministries available. For more detailed information, please e-mail us at youthministries@zionbapt.org.


Youth Ministries and Programs

Angels of Praise

The young sisters in the praise dance ministry use their gifts of dance to express God's Word in Zion and in the community at large. It is open to school-age girls.

Bible Study

Youth ages 5 and older study the Word of God, enjoy craft projects and learn from guest presenters on youth-related issues on Tuesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts

Boy scouting gives boys an opportunity to serve their communities, explore the outdoors and have fun while developing important life skills. Our programs serves youth from age 6 through 18 years old.

Boys' Basketball

Shoot hoops with the young males in Zion and in the community during basketball practices and games on Wednesday (15 years and under) and Thursday's (16 and older).

Choirs

The Music ministry at Zion is blessed with several choirs for young people that rehearse every Friday evening. They are:

Cherubs - 2 to 6 years old
Children's Choir - 6 to 12 years old
Youth Choir - youth 13 years and older
Trinity Choir - Combined Cherub, Children and Youth Choirs
The Joseph M DeBerry Inspirational Choir welcomes youth and post-high school age

During the school year, computer training is provided through the Zion Community Center.

Dawn Staley

Daily afternoon weekday and summer program held in the Community Center during the school year.

Zion Day Care and Learning Center

Community children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old are developed and nurtured in a loving Christian setting Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Girl Scouts

The scouting ministries gives girls an opportunity to serve their communities, explore the outdoors and have fun while developing important life skills. Our programs serve youth from age 5 through 17 years old.

Golf Program - Leon H. Sullivan Golf Tournament

Swing a golf club during the summer golf program for Zion and community youth.

Junior and Youth Adult Usher Boards

Young people from 7 years and older serve with humble hospitality during worship services and programs.

Junior Service Guild Auxiliary

Youth assist the Women's Service Guild Auxiliary with childcare during Sunday Service.

Mentoring Programs

Community and Zion young people are paired with trained mentors and their organizations that share their lives. The "Amachi" program provides mentors for children of incarcerated parents.

Mime Ministry

Painted faces, white gloves and beautiful gestures are the tools God uses when the mime ministry presents in worship services, programs and outside of Zion.

Saturday and Sunday Church School

All children are invited to learn God's word on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday church is held in the community center from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for ages 5 to 15.

Sunday School is held on Sunday morning 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Classes are held in the community center for youth from first grade to senior high school. Children in kindergarten and below attend in the main building.

Sound Room Ministry

Youth are valuable contributors in coordinating various aspects of the sound system during worship services and other programs.

Summer Day Camp

Crafts, trips and Christian fun are a part of the summer camp-serving children ages 6 through 12 during the summer months of July and August.

Track Team

This invigorating ministry challenges all youth (and adults) in athletic competition during the spring months. The track team celebrates together at the seasons' end.

Tutoring Programs

Tutoring is available during the school year, through the Zion Community Center.

Vacation Bible School

During one week in August, all ages are invited to understand God's Word better in daily, evening bible study.

Women of Grace

This ministry is centered in Christ with a focus on young women (8 to 18) leading their lives in a righteous, respectful and unyielding way with monthly fellowship the first Saturday of each month. This ministry celebrates each spring with a mother-daughter tea.

Youth Council

Youth members of the congregation participate on the council to provide valuable input into the youth ministry activities.

ZiDraMin (Zion In-Touch Drama Ministry)

Youth and adults like creativity and spiritually express God's Wod through dramatic presentations, including a powerful annual Passion Week presentation (during Resurrection Week/Easter). The Sacred Movement and Angels of Praise praise dance ministries, as well as the mime ministry present in Zion and in the community at large.

ZOOM (Zion Overseas Ministry)

For several years, Zion has experienced an annual global interchange with the Northholm School in Australia. Every other year, Zion sends 2 youth delegates (male and female) to travel with a chaperone for a 5-6 week Australian missionary visit. On the alternating year, Zion families open their homes to 2 Australians youth and their chaperone.

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