About

Our goal is for every single student to glorify God as we GATHER, GROW, GIVE, AND GO.

Who are we?  We are the Creekers. We are a gospel-centered, Word-driven, disciple-making student ministry. This means that our focus is on the gospel over games. On discipleship over entertainment. We also have a lot of fun along the way.  

What can I expect? Come as you are! You don’t have to dress up fancy, and you won’t be asked to introduce yourself in front of the group. When students walk through the door of our Refuge Student Building, they will be greeted by a friendly teenager or adult leader ready to help them get connected.

What do we care about most? It’s all about the gospel! I like to say, “Jesus is Better.” It is our way to say that Christ is our greatest joy. It’s through the gospel that we are transformed to see Jesus as better to us than anything else in our lives.

We GATHER as a church around the gospel (Heb 10:24).
We GROW together in the gospel (Col. 2:6).
We GIVE ourselves in ministry to show the gospel (Mark 10:45).
We GO out to neighbors and nations to proclaim the gospel (Matt 28:19-20).

 

SUNDAYS

Connect Groups – Sunday 9:30-10:45a – The Refuge

• Inductive Bible Study teaching students to Observe, Interpret, Apply the Word
• Groups separated by Age & Gender
• Groups led by trusted adults
• Current Study: Matthew

Wednesdays

Student Worship – Wednesday 6:30-7:45p – The Refuge

• Christ-centered preaching from Pastor Mark
• Student-led band
• Intentional Prayer
• Building friendships
• Current Series: The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20).

Partnered with Parents

We do not believe Christian parents should “outsource” the discipleship of their kids and teens. We believe God has called parents to be the primary disciple-maker of their home. Therefore, my goal as the student pastor, along with our student leaders, is to come alongside you in your parenting journey through the teenage years to equip you, encourage you, and resource you with everything you need to shepherd your teenager toward lifelong faith in Jesus Christ. (Eph. 6:4, Dt. 6:4-9).


Here are some of the ways we will help you do that:

• Encourage and Equip (Fall)- Gathering for parents of teens to come together to be equipped from Pastor Mark, provided with resources, and encouraged by other parents.
• Parenting Forum (Winter) – Dinner Forum with special teaching to help you raise disciples who love and follow Christ for a lifetime. Next Parenting Forum scheduled for January 24, 2027. Information coming soon.
• Weekly Communication Email – Sent by Pastor Mark. Includes Student Calendar. Parenting Encouragement. Recommended Resources. Link to the Wednesday messages. If you’d like to join our email list, please email Pastor Mark.
 
• Social Media
Facebook – You can request to join our “Swift Creek Student Ministry” group. We post all events here and many discipleship aids for parents of our students.
Instagram – Mostly for communicating with the creekers, but if you are on it, you can followSwift Creek Students.

Photos from Past Events

MFuge Student Camp 2026

A week of missions and growth in Ridgecrest, NC

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DNOW WKND 2026

Weekend discipleship retreat at Camp Piankatank

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St. Louis Mission Trip 2026

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Mark Young
Student Pastor

mark.young@swiftcreekbaptist.org