Students
IBSA’s Student Ministry is your church’s partner in reaching and leading students to be growing followers of Jesus Christ. We provide statewide, regional, and individual training, support, and consultation for student ministry staff, leaders, and volunteers. In partnership with IBSA churches, we also provide safe, fun, and gospel-focused events for students, like summer camp, Super Summer, Youth Encounter, DNow, and mission opportunities.
INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION
YOUTH ENCOUNTER
Youth Encounter is a 2-day youth evangelism weekend designed to reach students in Jr/Sr High School for the Gospel, deepen their relationship with Christ, and be sent out to do Kingdom Work in their communities.
Super Summer is not an ordinary summer youth camp. The goal is to encourage and equip students to live an active life as a Christ-follower at home, school, their community, their country, and the world.
One week of fun and focus on Jesus can change a life forever. With camps for both children and youth held at IBSA’s retreat properties in northern and southern Illinois, it can be your students BEST WEEK EVER.
A discipleship weekend just for girls grades 6-12. Filled with worship, fun, and speakers focused on helping girls become passionate followers of Jesus in their world, AWSOM is held every November in Central Illinois.
super summer recap
upcoming student events
FORGED: STUDENT RETREAT
YOUTH ENCOUNTER
YOUTH LEADER LUNCH
Hyfi Preview
Are you a ministry leader seeking fresh strategies to engage children outside the Bible Belt?Join us for an engaging online
NEXT GEN CALL-IN: CHUCK PETERS
Next Gen Call-ins are quarterly online meetings of Next Gen leaders and workers in Illinois. Each quarter we will hear
Starting Point for Your Work in Student Ministry
Whether you are newly starting in Student Ministry, beginning at a new church, or working to launch a youth ministry
Starting Point for Your Work in Student Missions
Planning a student mission trip, whether in states, across the country, or around the world can be a daunting task.
Growing Young: 6 Strategies
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How to Develop Young Leaders
Learn what is really important to young adults when considering opportunities to grow into leaders in the church. Learn how