The Youth Guidance Council (YGC) was established in 2005 by the
MCBC Youth Leaders. The focus age at that time was 13-18 year olds.
The YGC is now the overseers of various youth ministries in Mt.
Calvary Baptist Church. The target age groups are now 7-21 years old
due to the current youth needs in Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
Staff
Carolyn Waters, Director
Julius Hood, Youth Minister
David Brown, Youth Minister
Lurena Hood, Program/Activity Coordinator
Markia Laboy, Program/Activity Coordinator
Julius Hood, Lurena Hood and Markia Nelson are former Youth
Development Students who are now serving in the capacity as youth
leaders/ministers. YGC have quarterly staff meetings to address the
current needs of the ministry.
. The Mission of the Youth Guidance Council is to meet the social
and emotional needs of the youth at MCBC by encouraging them to strive
for spiritual excellence.
This is done by connecting them to various youth ministries within the
church as well as community resources for their social, emotional and
spiritual growth and development in. The ministries under the YGC
umbrella include:
Small Smiles was established in 2008 by Sis. Alleyne Brown.
Monday Night Youth Group is a venue that allows youth ages 13 & up to
gather in a relaxed, social setting with their peers to discuss
currents events, topics and issues directly related to their peer
group. During this gathering youth are encouraged to participate in
open discussions where they are given biblical references to empower
them and stimulate spiritual growth.
The current population in attendance is approximately 10-15 youth
ranging from 15-21 years old. The age and number of students in
attendance varies throughout the year. The summer is when we see peek
attendance in this program. During the winter months attendance is
low. This is due to youth class and work schedules.
Youth Activities
YGC hosts Friday Night Basketball at Boston Latin Academy gym every
Friday evening during school months. Youth are given a scripture based
word of encouragement from Bro. Julius or Bro. David prior to
beginning each ball session.
Annual Events/Services
MCBC Youth Revival (3rd week in July)
Sunday School Outing (July)
Youth Retreat (3rd week in August)
Youth Month ((June)
Childrens Day (2nd Sunday in June)
