across the street & around the world

making disciples of Jesus

gsm ministry opportunities

  • Small Groups

    Small Groups

    Sunday evenings 5:30-7:30 (Meets at Grace Church during school calendar)

  • The Gathering

    Wednesday nights from 6:45-8:30. Larger group setting with worship, Bible teaching, and fellowship.

  • Ministry Opportunities

    Ministry Opportunities

    STOMP - Drum ministry

    Souled Out - Drama Ministry

    Youth Leadership Team (YLT)

  • The Gathering

    Equipping trips

    Throughout the year, there are several trips/retreat opportunities designed to equip, teach, and encourage our students as well as provide a Christ-like space for building friendships. Some include: Fast & Pray Retreat, Campouts, Mission Trips, etc.

Upcoming events

  • Graduate Sunday

    Sunday, May 19

    If you're graduating from High School at the end of the 2024 academic year, we want to celebrate you! Please fill out this form and give us all the details. You will be recognized during the morning services on Sunday, May 19th. You can also RSVP for the senior breakfast at 8:30am!

  • Mini-Golf Night

    Wednesday, May 29 from 6:30-8:30PM

    Senior High will meet at Terrace Hills (8700 NE 46th Ave. Altoona)

    Junior High will meet at Toad Valley (237 NE 80th St | Pleasant Hill, IA 50327)

  • Senior High Cabin Campout

    July 1st-3rd

    This senior high campout is one of the favorite events of the summer! Incoming 9th – 12th grade students – plus current graduating seniors are invited as well.

    You'll have the opportunity to connect with God, leaders & other students in the great outdoors! We'll be at the Meyer cabin in Davis City.

    YouRcen register below by clicking the ‘Register’ button below to secure your spot. Al participants will also need to complete a digital waiver & health form

Any student that comes to youth group can expect to experience genuine worship, biblically sound teaching, and people passionate about Jesus.

At GSM we are HUGE on discipleship. For discipleship we have 4 books that students walk through with someone who is farther along in their walk with God. These students being discipled are also expected to disciple others. This is much more than reading a book! We seek to bring those we are discipling with us as we do ministr