Mission Statement

To nurture the youth of First United Methodist Church and the Athens area by presenting Jesus Christ through Bible study, programming and fellowship.

Vision Statement

To equip youth to become mature disciples of Jesus Christ through the elements of ministry as found in Ephesians 4:11-16.

• Guided and directed by the Holy Spirit, through prayer and total reliance
• Valuing every member of the body, and their spiritual gifts
• Recognizing the value of each young persons life in God’s eyes
• Modeling and growing servant attitudes
• Seeking unity through quality relationships
• Growth of faith, knowledge and practice
• Teaching young people to think and discern for themselves
• Building an environment of trust, based on truth in love
• Ministering to the whole young person
• Creating opportunities for outreach and missions
• Expecting young people to become involved in the life of the body