JI YOUTH

Gather Grow Go

Our mission is to Reach, Redeem, and Restore every middle and high school student so that they may know and experience a personal relationship with God.  Together we grow in faith to become mature followers of Christ and to make disciples of His image.

Fuge is Full!

Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes our annual Summer camp. This year, we’re thrilled to attend Centrifuge at Southern Wesleyan University in Central, SC. The dates for this camp are July 7th-11th. This is not an ordinary camp. This camp is a life-changing experience where our students come to strengthen and deepen their faith.
 
Last year, we witnessed incredible transformation as four students accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior. We cannot wait to see how the Holy Spirit moves through our students and volunteers this year!

A few things to expect at this camp are heartfelt worship sessions, sermons geared towards your students' age range, tracks your student can explore throughout the week (sports, journaling, worship, etc.), and so much more! 

We believe that every student who joins us at camp has the potential for a life changing week. Whether it’s strengthening their faith, discovering a calling, or forming friendships with fellow believers around them, Centrifuge is a place where positive change is celebrated. 

The cost for this camp is $200 with a non-refundable deposit of $75. If money is a worry for you or your student, do not hesitate to contact Logan and he will make sure to find a way for your student to join us at camp. Registration is live, and we only have 29 spots for students, so act fast now to join in on this life changing week! 

Sunday Nights

JI Youth is every Sunday evening from 6:00-7:30pm.

BIG Sunday is the first Sunday of each month - Food, fun, and Games. This Sunday is designed as an easy night to visit JI Youth. It always has a theme, event, or game.

Come back the rest of the month for captivating teaching that a teenager would actually pay attention to and a community focused on the Gospel.

THIS MONTH'S BIG SUNDAY

☀️ Hello Summer Big Sunday

Sunday, June 1st | 6:00–7:30 PM | JI Youth

Summer’s here—and we’re kicking it off in a big way! 🎉 Join us for Hello Summer Big Sunday, a night packed with games, music, snacks, and fun as we welcome in a new season of JI Youth. This is also the first official event that rising 6th graders are invited to—so if you’re stepping into middle school, come check out what youth group is all about!

Whether you’ve been coming for years or it’s your first time, this is the perfect night to jump in, meet new friends, and start your summer with hope and hype. 🙌

No need to sign up—just show up!
📍 James Island Baptist Church – Youth Room

Events

JI Youth has three major events throughout the year.

The youth group starts the year with an Intown Retreat. This usually lasts a weekend and we have a mini camp setting here on campus and in host homes.
 
The next major event is Summer Camp. This is the Largest trip JI Youth takes, lasting a whole week! This is mission centered and gospel focused. The students look forward to this week all year!

The Final trip JI Youth goes on is our Fall Retreat in November. This is a weekend long trip up to a Christian camp site in the mountains of South Carolina. This trip involves worship, teaching, messy games, and hummer rides! 

Hope For Teenagers

At JI Youth, we believe following Jesus means showing up for people when life gets hard. That’s why we created the Hope for Teens page—a space specifically built to help students who are struggling with mental health, suicidal thoughts, or substance use. Whether it’s you or someone you care about, this page offers real resources, crisis support, and a reminder that you are not alone. We want every teenager to know that there’s help, there’s hope, and there’s a God who hasn’t given up on them—and neither have we.

JI Youth Contact

Youth PastorLogan Duvall
843-343-7099
logan@jamesislandbaptist.com