Youth at St John’s
Our Mission:
Our youth ministry exists to glorify God by helping young people come to know the good news of Jesus, grow in their knowledge and love of God, and be equipped to share their faith with others.
At the heart of everything we do is the Bible, because that’s how God speaks to us. Each week, we open God’s Word together—reading it, listening to it taught, and learning to tune our hearts to His voice above the many competing voices in the world. In the pages of Scripture, we meet Jesus and discover what is true about God, ourselves, and the world He’s made.
We also believe in partnering closely with parents to support and disciple their teens in faith. We’re committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for every young person, which is why all our leaders are trained and accredited in Safe Ministry practices.
Wildfire Youth Group
Fridays 7-9pm during school terms
Years 7-12 | Church Hall | $3 to cover supper
Wildfire is our Friday night youth group for high schoolers from a variety of schools across the area. We meet during school terms for a night of fun, friendship, and faith, where young people can build real relationships and explore what it means to follow Jesus—together.
Each week includes a mix of games, time to hang out, Bible teaching, prayer, and of course—great food. We believe learning about God happens best in community, and Wildfire is a space where youth are encouraged, challenged, and supported in their faith.
We also encourage our youth to come along to our 6pm church service on Sundays, where they can connect more deeply with our wider church family.
Check out our Instagram (shire_wildfire)
Surge
Sundays during 10am service
Years 6-10 | Church Office
Surge is our Sunday morning youth group for high schoolers, running during school terms alongside the
10 am service. While youth are always welcome to stay in the main church service, Surge offers a relaxed, welcoming space where they can connect with each other, enjoy great food, and engage with God’s Word in a way that’s relevant to their age and stage of life.
We want our young people to feel at home, have fun, and be challenged as they grow in their faith and understanding of Jesus.
We also encourage youth to join us at our Friday night group, Wildfire, for deeper connection, discipleship, and more opportunities to grow in their knowledge and love of God.
