Upcoming CHOSEN Youth Ministry Events
National Missionary Baptist Convention of America – Youth Edition
The NMBCA Educational Congress is pulling up to Grand Prairie, Texas, June 10–12, and you do NOT want to miss this.
Students are taking over the Hilton Grand Prairie @ Epic Central for three days of faith, creativity, leadership, and straight‑up greatness.
Jump into sessions like Praise Dance & Mime, Spoken Word & Poetry, Oratorical, Music & Choir, ASL Ministry, Faith Foundations, Leading Well, and Faith & STEAM.
If you’re ready to grow your gifts, level up your leadership, and vibe with students from all over the country — Congress is YOUR moment.
2025-2026 Academic Honors & Awards
We are excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our children and youth for the 2025–2026 school year! Students will be recognized during worship services on Sunday, June 28th.
To participate, please complete the Academic Award Form and submit a copy of the current school year report card to to Ramona Smith-Johnson at rjohnson@sjbcfamily.com
Forms are available online. All forms and report cards must be received no later than Sunday, June 21st.
Academic Award Submission Form
Meet the CHOSEN Youth Ministry!
A youth ministry committed to the trans-for-ma-tional message of Christ!
We focus on engaging 7th-12th grade students using biblical teaching, servant leadership, and fellowship moments.
CHOSEN Youth walking out their faith because…
Youth leadership is valued! Youth creativity is encouraged! Youth living for Christ is a priority!
WORSHIP with us!
“THE WELL” Youth Worship Service
- Sunday: 9:00 am Grand Prairie Campus – 1st, 2nd, and 4th Sunday
- Sunday: 10:00 am Southlake Campus – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Sunday
Email Rev. Elena Carraway at ecarraway@sjbcfamily.com to register on the BAND app to receive Zoom meeting ID information and ministry updates.
STUDY with us!
“GROW” Youth Midweek Bible Study
- Wednesday: 7:00-8:15 pm Grand Prairie Campus
- Tuesday: 7:00-8:15 pm Southlake Campus
Email Rev. Elena Carraway at ecarraway@sjbcfamily.com to register on the BAND app to receive Zoom meeting ID information and ministry updates.
During summer and winter break we are on the move. Visit the events page to stay in the know!
SERVE with us!
Join other teens serving in our Music Ministry, Praise Dance, Mime, Spoken Word, Worship Service Attendants, Student Council, and Missions-Outreach-Community Service. If you don’t see an area of ministry let’s create it! Teens, have you volunteered for an event or during a service? To sign-up to serve e-mail us at youth@sjbcfamily.com.
Track your volunteer community service hours by registering https://www.trackitforward.com/site/st-john-church-unleashed
HAVE FUN with us!
Lock-ins, skate events, picnics, city-scavenger hunts, photo shoots, pizza parties, camping, and multi-state college tours are just a few of the ways we have fun together! Visit the events page to stay in the know!
Meet the CHOSEN Youth Ministry Team
| Youth Pastor: Rev. Elena “The Rev” | |
| Bro. Billy – The Game Show Host | Sis. LaTanya – The Laughing One |
| Sis. Alexia – The Marathon Runner | Bro. Johnny – The Really Nice One |
| Sis. Mary – The Passionate One | Sis. Arlia – The Mentor |
Contact us youth@sjbcfamily.com or Rev. Elena Carraway directly at ecarraway@sjbcfamily.com.
Become a CHOSEN Youth Volunteer!
Youth & Children Worship Services at both Grand Prairie and Southlake Campuses are in need of volunteers – check-in, teachers, teaching assistants, workers and more. Click here to become a volunteer!
Become a Youth Praise Dance Choreographer
We have an excellent opportunity for creative, passionate worshippers who have experience choreographing liturgical praise dance movements, interacting with people, and working in a team environment!
If this sounds like you, we would like to talk to you about serving in ministry.
Email youth@sjbcfamily.com and our team will contact you!
