Youth
At New Life, our Youth Ministry is committed to discipleship. Our heart is to inspire, support, and compel students to build a lifestyle of following Jesus. We create spaces for students to grow in their faith, connect in community, and live on mission—whether they’re just exploring Christianity or have been following Jesus for years.
YOUth MATTER
ALL OF THE CHANGES BELOW START JUNE 2025:
New Life Youth has multiple expressions across all four of our campuses. Some events are churchwide gatherings, others are campus-specific, and some are tailored by age group—either middle school or high school. Below is a breakdown of how and where students can get involved.
1st & 3rd Weeks
Union (1st Wednesdays)
A fun, high-energy night designed for all teenagers—whether they’re new to church or have grown up in it. This night is a perfect invite opportunity and great for building community across campuses. Located at Kempsville.
Encounter (3rd Wednesdays)
A worship service created for students to pursue and encounter the presence of God. These nights are more intimate and spiritually focused. Located at Kempsville.
2nd & 4th Weeks
Each campus hosts its own unique expression of youth ministry on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. These nights are designed to help students grow deeper in discipleship and community.
Large Youth Gatherings
At least six times a year, we host churchwide events that include retreats, camps, and mission trips. These are incredible moments where students build lasting friendships and encounter God in powerful ways.
Next Up: Summer Camp (August)
Get ready for an unforgettable week!
Campus Specific Youth Ministry
Deep Creek
Breakfast Club | 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays
Students gather during Sunday services for a relaxed setting that includes breakfast, teaching, and table discussions based on 24 essential topics every student should experience.
Youth Serve | 2nd & 4th Sundays
Students serve during our weekend services, using their gifts and leadership to shape the experience for others while growing in their own faith.
Disciple U Nights | 2nd & 4th Wednesdays from 6:30–8:30p
High school students gather in small groups (15–25 students) in homes near their campus for deeper discipleship and community building.
2nd Sundays | Deep Creek from 3:00–6:00p
Middle schoolers from Deep Creek and Kempsville campuses come together for a fun and engaging time of games, activities, and meaningful conversations.
Ghent
Breakfast Club | 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays
Students gather during Sunday services for a relaxed setting that includes breakfast, teaching, and table discussions based on 24 essential topics every student should experience.
Youth Serve | 2nd & 4th Sundays
Students serve during our weekend services, using their gifts and leadership to shape the experience for others while growing in their own faith.
Connect Nights | 2nd & 4th Wednesdays from 6:30–8:30p
This is a Ghent-specific night of games, teaching, and small group connections for middle and high school students.
Kempsville
Breakfast Club | 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays
Students gather during Sunday services for a relaxed setting that includes breakfast, teaching, and table discussions based on 24 essential topics every student should experience.
Youth Serve | 2nd & 4th Sundays
Students serve during our weekend services, using their gifts and leadership to shape the experience for others while growing in their own faith.
Disciple U Nights | 2nd & 4th Wednesdays from 6:30–8:30p
High school students gather in small groups (15–25 students) in homes near their campus for deeper discipleship and community building.
2nd Sundays | Deep Creek from 3:00–6:00p
Middle schoolers from Deep Creek and Kempsville campuses come together for a fun and engaging time of games, activities, and meaningful conversations.
Town Center
Breakfast Club |  2nd–5th Sundays
Students gather during Sunday services for a relaxed setting that includes breakfast, teaching, and table discussions based on 24 essential topics every student should experience.
Youth Serve | 1st Sundays
Students serve during our weekend services, using their gifts and leadership to shape the experience for others while growing in their own faith.
Connect Nights – 2nd & 4th Fridays from 6:30–8:30p
This is a Town Center-specific night of games, teaching, and small group connections for middle and high school students.
