Student Ministry
At GBUMC Student Ministries, you matter, you are loved, you meet Jesus and grow in your walk with Him.
Join in as we seek to transform the world by becoming disciples of Jesus Christ in our schools, our homes, our sports teams, workplaces, and our friendships.
Who?
Students in middle school and high school in the Gulf Breeze, Tiger Point, Pensacola, and Pensacola Beach areas.
We also welcome student visitors who may be vacationing here for a short or extended time!
Why?
It’s an exciting time to be a teen - there is much opportunity and information at your fingertips and we want to walk alongside you as you grow and discover your unique gifts and purpose in this world.
It’s also a difficult time to be a teen - there’s so much fear, misinformation, confusion, and rapid change that it feels unsafe and overwhelming.
SAFETY
SUBSTANCE
SCRIPTURE
By focusing on Safety, Substance, and Scripture as our guides, we navigate the difficult, joyful, and exciting aspects of this season of your life with hope and healing, with each other, in the light of Christ.
Meet Pastor Ashlee
Get in touch! Email gbumc_youth@gbumc.org to email the Student Ministries Team and Pastor Ashlee.
WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT
Sunday Mornings
Worship at 11:00AM on the Sanctuary Balcony
Worship with other students or with your families in our Sunday Morning Traditional Service at 11:00am.
After Service Deep-Dive
Over coffee, cappuccino, and breakfast treats, take a brief Deep-Dive into what you heard, and ask questions about the morning’s sermon.
The First Sunday of every month, join other Students and the Student Ministries leadership team for brunch after service at a local breakfast hot-spot! Our treat!
Wednesday Nights
5:00-7:30/8:00PM in the Children & Youth Building
Weekly family style dinner, goofy games with friends, and interactive discussions about topics that matter.
Thursday Check-In at Chik-Fil-A in Gulf Breeze
High School - 8:30AM
Breakfast on us!
Middle School - 2:00PM
Afternoon snack on us!
Snack, check-in, and gear up or wind down after the school day.
Regular Opportunities to Grow
Sunday Morning Service Hours
Every Sunday, 7:00am-10:00am, earn 3 hours of High School Credit Service Hours by helping load and unload music equipment and more before the Worship at the Water™ service at Flounders and after the service.
Contact Pastor Ashee to get started! Gbumc_youth@gbumc.org
Student Ministries Band
Students 6th-12th grade lead worship during our Wednesday Night programming. If you play an instrument, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Pastor Ashlee, abrown@gbumc.org.
Community Mission Work
Jesus Christ calls us to regularly serve others in need with love - it transforms the world and transforms us!
Our students regularly serve one of these local organizations
Retreats & Mission Trips
Trips to areas away from home can be life changing whether they be for connection and relaxation or for service and hard work.
Blue Lake https://bluelakecamp.com/
Youth Calendar | Spring & Summer 2024
March - April
Spring Break – March 25-29
Beach Day – March 24th
Youth Cohort Worship Night at First UMC – April 14th
Ronald McDonald Service Day – April TBD
May - June
Confirmation/Baptism Sunday & Celebration – May 12th
6th Grade “Kidnap” – welcoming upcoming 6th graders to Student Ministries – May 17th
Graduation Celebration for GBUMC Students – May 19th
GBHS Baccalaureate & Reception Hall – May 23rd 6:00pm
Summer Kick Off & VBS Training – May 27th-29th
VBS service & hangout afternoons for MS & HS – June 10th – 14th
Lunch and movie @ Breeze Cinema 8 – June 10th
Lunch and Swimming at Pastor Ashlee’s – June 11th
Lunch and Pensacola NAS – June 12th
Lunch and Beach Day – June 13th
Splash Week (fun week) – June 24th-June 28th
OWA Water Park – June 24th
Beach Day on Pensacola Beach – June 25th
Boat Day at Pensacola Sound – June 26th
Messy Games & Swimming at Pastor Ashlee’s – June 27th at the Benson Bldg
July - August
Alabama Rural Ministries Trip with St. Luke UMC – July 8th-12th
Wilderness Trail with 11th & 12th Grade with First UMC – July 15th-July 19th
Sweat Week (missions week) with FUMC Pensacola – July 29th – Aug 1st
Embrace Florida Kids – July 29th
Camp Happy Sands – July 30th
Family Promise – July 31st
Ronald McDonald House – August 1st
Back to School Bash – August 11th?
School Start Date (Escambia & Santa Rosa) – August 12th
Youth Cohort Worship Night at First UMC – August 18th or August 25th
Waiver on File for Transportation and Parental/Guardian Contact Information REQUIRED.
Questions? Contact Pastor Ashlee Brown gbumc_students@gbumc.org or 850-932-3594
Want to Volunteer as a Student Ministries Mentor?
Click the button below to fill out the volunteer form.
Need More Information?
Email Youth Pastor, Rev. Ashlee Brown, gbumc_youth@gbumc.org.
Become a Volunteer!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Join our vibrant Student Ministry team and be a part of shaping the future generation!
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are ready to share their love, creativity, and faith with our young ones. Whether you have a knack for teaching, storytelling, or simply enjoy spending time with kids, there's a place for you here. Together, we'll create a nurturing and inspiring environment where children can grow in their relationship with God.
Ready to make an impact? Click the link below to sign up and join the Student Ministry team today!
Safe Sanctuaries & Other Legal Documentation
GBUMC is committed to demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ so that each person will be “…surrounded by steadfast love, …established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.”
Safe Sanctuaries informs GBUMC’s commitment to provide for the physical safety and spiritual growth of all children, youth, and at-risk or vulnerable adults attending GBUMC programs. In addition, we will undertake measures to prevent physical, emotional, or sexual abuse of children, youth, and at-risk or vulnerable adults that are under our care.
Safe Sanctuaries
Safety matters. A copy of Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church’s Safe Sanctuaries Policy and Minimum Standards is available upon request by contacting our Church Office at 850-932-3594 or by emailing any of our clergy, ministry leaders, or Church Administrator.
Review and complete GBUMC's Safe Sanctuaries Participation Covenant
Review and complete GBUMC's Safe Sanctuaries Background Check
Safe Sanctuaries Training is offered to all new volunteers upon completion of a successful Volunteer Application, interview, and background check and annually to the congregation at large for refresher training and interactive group learning. Follow the church calendar for annual training event details or email Pastor Ashlee Brown, Chair of GBUMC’s Safe Sanctuaries Committee, abrown@gbumc.org.
Waiver & Photo Release
Students must have a waiver on file, which includes the parent/caregiver contact information, transportation approval, and medical insurance information, should the emergency need arise.