Youth Ministry
Empowering teenagers to discover their purpose, own their faith, and live boldly for Christ.
About Youth Ministry
Being a teenager is hard, and pretending otherwise helps nobody. Shanah Youth is a place where 13 to 18 year-olds can bring their real questions, their real doubts and their real lives — and find that God is big enough for all of it.
We worship loud, we talk honestly, we play hard, and we take the Bible seriously. Our leaders are not there to lecture — they are there to walk alongside.
Why Shanah Youth Exists
To raise a generation of teenagers who own their faith rather than inherit it — confident in who God made them to be and unashamed to live it out at school, at home and online.
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”1 Timothy 4:12
Who This Ministry Is For
- Middle and high schoolers, ages 13 to 18.
- Teens with hard questions who want honest answers, not clichés.
- Young people looking for friendships that are actually good for them.
- Parents who want godly adults investing in their teenager.
Programs & Activities
Here is everything happening in Shanah Youth across the year.
Friday Youth Night
Worship, a relevant message, games and small groups. The highlight of the week.
Small Groups
Gender-specific groups of 6–8 where nothing is off the table and nothing leaves the room.
Mentoring
One-to-one mentoring pairing each teen with a trained, background-checked adult leader.
Youth Explosion & Camps
Quarterly big nights and an annual camp that teens talk about for the rest of the year.
Meeting Information
Everything you need to know before you come along for the first time.
Friday Youth Night
Fridays, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sunday Teen Track
Sundays, 10:00 AM during the service
Ages Served
13 to 18 years old
Where
Youth room, Shanah City Church, Aurora
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have a question that is not answered here? We would genuinely rather you asked than wondered.
My teen does not know anybody. Will they be okay?
We plan for exactly that. New teens are introduced to a leader and a small group on arrival, and our regulars are genuinely good at making space for someone new. Most first-timers come back the following week with a friend.
Do they need to be a Christian to come?
Not at all. Youth Night is for any teenager who wants to come. We will never pressure anyone into anything — we simply create a space where faith can be explored honestly.
Is there a cost?
Weekly Youth Night is free. Camps and special trips carry a cost, and we have a fund so that no teenager ever misses out for financial reasons. Just talk to Pastor Joshua.
How do you keep teens safe?
All youth leaders are background-checked and safeguarding-trained. We follow a two-adult rule at all times, and our mentoring always happens in public, visible spaces.
Other Ministries At Shanah
Bring Your Teen This Friday
Doors open at 6:15 PM. Come hungry — there is always food.