YOUTH

Welcome to GTSM: Ministry for Grades 7-12

Our mission is to partner with parents and guardians to develop biblically sound 7th-12th grade students who reflect Christ’s character.

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Glad Tidings Student Ministry (GTSM) is where students find real community, lasting purpose, and a faith that’s their own. These junior high and high school years are full of big questions, real challenges, and defining moments—and we believe this is the perfect time for students to encounter Jesus in a way that changes everything. Our desire is to create environments to challenge students in their walk with Christ, to get them into the Word of God, connecting with the body of Christ, serving in their local church and in their own youth services, and making an impact on this world for Christ.

In GTSM, students from numerous surrounding school systems and homeschool gather to grow in their faith, build authentic relationships, and discover that they don’t have to navigate life alone. Through relevant teaching, passionate worship, small groups, and trusted leaders who care deeply, we’re creating a space where students are known, loved, and challenged to take bold steps in following Jesus.

This is more than a ministry—it’s a movement. We want students to not only grow spiritually but also live out their faith every day—at school, at home, in their community, and wherever God sends them. We’re raising up a generation of students who will be lifelong disciples of Jesus and who will love God deeply, care for each other genuinely, and live on mission passionately for Christ as they seek to make disciples as well.

GTSM is a place to gather. A place to belong. A place to know. And a place to grow.
This is where faith is forged. This is GTSM.

YOU. BELONG. HERE.

GTSM gathers regularly on Wednesdays and monthly on Sundays for a breakfast and a lunch. We also gather throughout the year for rallies, retreats, and fun outings and events.

GTSM | Muncie Campus | Grades 7-12

YTH Nights

Wednesdays | Eat @ 6 PM + Meet @ 6:30 PM | Student Ministries Center

Food | Games | Music | Bible | Groups

We believe in the importance of having a time and a space where students can worship God together and connect with other believers their age - and our YTH Nights are the primary place where this happens. On Wednesdays in the SMC, GTSM gathers at 6 PM for a meal and at 6:30 PM for games, music, teaching, Bible study, small groups, and more, which allow us to do two very important things: connect students to the Word of God and connect students to each other. We gather in two semesters from August to November and then from late January to May. Students are greeted by Adult Leaders and are quickly connected to other students where they have an opportunity to game on our Nintendo Switch, play 9 Square in the Air, try their hand at Jungle Pong, shoot some hoops or pool, or try a variety of other activities. Once the session starts, students will try and make the Impossible Shot, play a large group game, join together for worship, learn from the Word with practical teaching, and then break into their Small Groups to discuss what they learned in meaningful and applicable ways with students their age and with Adult Leaders. Each month, we also host one Wednesday night “Big Night,” which is an evening where we have fun and fellowship and encourage teens to invite and bring their unchurched friends. Don’t miss these Big Nights: The Great Inflation, Bingo Night, Silent Disco, Archery Tag, Water Wars, and more!!! We would love to have you join us on a Wednesday for YTH Night!

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