Real friends.
Real faith.
FreedYTH is Freedom Church’s student ministry for 6th–12th grade. Every Wednesday night: worship, a message for real life, and people who’ve got your back.
What happens on Wednesdays
More than a youth group.
Two hours a week that students actually look forward to, built around five things that matter.
Worship
Loud, honest, all-in worship led by people who love Jesus and love students.
Community
Real friends who show up for each other, on Wednesdays and every other day.
Life groups
Smaller groups where you can ask real questions and be known.
Discipleship
Leaders who walk with you as you learn to follow Jesus for yourself.
Fun
Games, food and nights you’ll talk about all week.
You belong here
First time or fifth year, there’s a seat for you.
Middle school & high school
Together. And their own space.
We worship together, then split up for ministry moments, so every student gets time with people at the same stage of life.
Middle school
New school, new friends, big questions. Middle schoolers get their own breakout group to talk through the message with leaders who get this season.
- Own breakout group
- Leaders who get it
High school
Driver’s licenses, jobs, what’s next. High schoolers break out on their own for deeper conversations about faith and real life.
- Own breakout group
- Deeper conversations
New here?
Your first Wednesday.
Walking in somewhere new is hard. Here’s exactly what to expect.
This is FreedYTH.
A whole room of students figuring out faith together. There’s room for one more.
Every summer
Summer camp: Beach XP.
Every summer, FreedYTH heads to the Gulf for YTH Beach XP, a week of camp hosted by our friends at Relevant Church. Worship, messages, small groups and beach days that students talk about all year.
Where do students stay?
At Laguna Beach Christian Retreat, right on the shore in Panama City Beach, Florida.
What should my student pack?
One set of twin sheets and a blanket (or a sleeping bag), a pillow, a towel, a modest one-piece swimsuit, soap, shampoo and toiletries, clothes for the week, a Bible, notebook and pen, and sunscreen.
How much spending money do they need?
Plan on $65–75 for the week, plus enough for two fast-food meals. The group stops for lunch on the way down Monday and on the way home Friday.
What about medication?
A camp nurse is on site. Send only the prescription medication your student needs for the week, in a clear bag. All medication is documented at check-in, and the nurse helps give it.
What if we need to cancel?
Deposits are non-refundable because they cover camp essentials. The rest of the balance is refundable if you cancel on or before June 1, 2027.
For parents
We’re on your team.
We want to partner with you as your student grows in faith. Here’s how to stay in the loop.
Follow FreedYTH
Event dates, reminders, photos and what’s happening on Wednesdays are posted here first.
Talk to our team
Wondering if FreedYTH is a fit, or want to know more before your student comes? Email us anytime.
freed@freedomfamily.usInvest in the next generation.
Leaders make FreedYTH what it is. If you love students and want to help them follow Jesus, there’s a place for you.
Find a spot to serve →When and where does FreedYTH meet?
Every Wednesday night from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Freedom Church, 1010 Freedom Church Rd in Gallatin.
Who can come?
Any student in 6th through 12th grade. You don’t have to attend Freedom Church on Sundays, and you can bring a friend.
Are middle and high school together?
We worship together, then middle school and high school split into separate breakout groups for ministry moments.
Who leads FreedYTH?
Andrew Manes leads our middle school students and Glenda Troutt leads our high school students, along with a team of volunteer leaders.
How do parents stay in the loop?
Follow @freedyth on Instagram or FreedYTH on Facebook, or email freed@freedomfamily.us.
What about younger kids and young adults?
Kids from nursery through 5th grade have Freedom Kids on Sundays. After high school, Freedom YA is for late teens, 20s and early 30s.
See you Wednesday
Bring a friend. Bring yourself.
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM. We’ll save you a seat.