Student/Children Ministries
Youth at Abide
“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.”
Building Community
Growing with God
The children and students are a vital part of our church community. They participate in worship services and are encouraged to contribute to discussion during the service or other Bible studies. On the fifth Sunday of the month, the students lead worship. We have special outings for our children and students such as bowling and skating to build friendships and community. They also participate in mission work such as making foster family support bags. For more information: Youth@AbideUMC.org
Meet Our Youth Pastor
Dan Kirk
We would like to welcome our new Youth Minister, Dan Kirk. Dan is from Gloucester, England, and has been involved in youth ministry for a number of years both in England and locally here in Panama City. He moved to the U.S. in 2018, and married his wife, Laurel, soon after. This year, they welcomed a baby girl to their family. Dan believes that when we meet students where they are at and engage with them in their world, God is right there too.
