YOUTH
& DISCIPLESHIP
YOUTH
Bishop Caleb Crooms
Florida Youth & Discipleship Director
Youth & Discipleship
Welcome to the Youth and Discipleship Department
of the Church of God in Florida. Inside this page you will find useful information for youth and children’s ministry. Please view the Upcoming Events & Information below to find resources enabling you to download posters/promos, registration info, calendars, schedules, forms, media and much more. The Youth Department of Florida exists for the purpose to serve you! If you need anything pertaining to youth ministries, please do not hesitate to contact the Youth and Discipleship Department of the Church of God in Florida.
Bishop Caleb’s passion is to see this up-and-coming generation come to know Christ and dedicate their lives to His plan and purpose for them.
of the Church of God in Florida. Inside this page you will find useful information for youth and children’s ministry. Please view the Upcoming Events & Information below to find resources enabling you to download posters/promos, registration info, calendars, schedules, forms, media and much more. The Youth Department of Florida exists for the purpose to serve you! If you need anything pertaining to youth ministries, please do not hesitate to contact the Youth and Discipleship Department of the Church of God in Florida.
Bishop Caleb’s passion is to see this up-and-coming generation come to know Christ and dedicate their lives to His plan and purpose for them.
Hanah Crooms
Girl's Ministries Coordinator
Girl's Ministries Coordinator
Girls' Ministries
Florida Girls Ministries is an outreach of the Department of Youth and Discipleship to assist the local church in mentoring girls on their journey as Christ followers. Girls Ministries endeavors to provide club-based curricula (and more) that employs relevant, life-applicable lessons according to God’s Word. The result is thousands of young lives flourishing into spiritually pure, strong and dedicated women.
Lindsey Bamberg
Administrative Assistant; Youth and Discipleship
Contact Us
Mailing Address:
Church of God Florida State Offices
Youth & Discipleship Department
3736 Cragmont Drive
Tampa, FL 33619
Office: 813-620-3366 Ext. 109
Fax: 813-620-1897
Email: youth@flcog.cc
Church of God Florida State Offices
Youth & Discipleship Department
3736 Cragmont Drive
Tampa, FL 33619
Office: 813-620-3366 Ext. 109
Fax: 813-620-1897
Email: youth@flcog.cc
Upcoming Events & Information
YWEA23
CONEXIÓN
"Connected to The Commission'
The YWEA 2023 project "CONEXION- Connected to the
Commission" is an incredible opportunity to connect with
the Latin American culture and make a difference by
focusing on the following strategic ministries:
Haven of Hope Orphanage in Bolivia
Semisud Pentecostal Seminary in Ecuador
Prenatal Care Center in Mexico
Ministry Training Centers in Guatemala & Brazil
"Connected to The Commission'
The YWEA 2023 project "CONEXION- Connected to the
Commission" is an incredible opportunity to connect with
the Latin American culture and make a difference by
focusing on the following strategic ministries:
Haven of Hope Orphanage in Bolivia
Semisud Pentecostal Seminary in Ecuador
Prenatal Care Center in Mexico
Ministry Training Centers in Guatemala & Brazil
2022- 2023
We are excited to announce our upcoming dates for 2022-2023! Mark your calendars, you're not going to want to miss these events. We can't wait to see you there! We are believing the Lord is going to do great things!
Looking for a Youth or Kids Pastor Position?
Do you feel a calling to speak into Youth and Children?
Florida Youth & Discipleship is looking to fill Youth & KidMin Positions!
If you are interested please fill out the application below. We are excited for you to take the next step to fulfill God's calling on your life!
Florida Youth & Discipleship is looking to fill Youth & KidMin Positions!
If you are interested please fill out the application below. We are excited for you to take the next step to fulfill God's calling on your life!
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Teen Talent 2023
Florida State Teen Talent will be held
April 14-15, 2023
in Wimauma, FL
Location:
Lake Wimauma Convention Center
5408 SR 674, Wimauma, FL 33598
Entry Requirements:
Must be between the ages of 13-19 years old within the
2023 calendar year (Jan 1-Dec 31).
Attend regularly the sponsoring church and have pastoral endorsement.
Adjudication will be based on the guidelines in the 2023 Teen Talent Manual located at the link below.
Price:
$30 per solo category entry
$50 per group category entry
There is a $25 non refundable admin fee per category entered.
This is an International Teen Talent year. All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be eligible to compete International Teen Talent in Cleveland,TN
(July 31-August 4, 2023)
April 14-15, 2023
in Wimauma, FL
Location:
Lake Wimauma Convention Center
5408 SR 674, Wimauma, FL 33598
Entry Requirements:
Must be between the ages of 13-19 years old within the
2023 calendar year (Jan 1-Dec 31).
Attend regularly the sponsoring church and have pastoral endorsement.
Adjudication will be based on the guidelines in the 2023 Teen Talent Manual located at the link below.
Price:
$30 per solo category entry
$50 per group category entry
There is a $25 non refundable admin fee per category entered.
This is an International Teen Talent year. All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be eligible to compete International Teen Talent in Cleveland,TN
(July 31-August 4, 2023)
Youth & Children's
Leader Mixer
Our annual Youth & Children's Leader Mixer will be held
Thursday June 8, 2023
Location: TBA
The Florida Youth & Discipleship along with FYLA & FCLA are bringing you a fun filled night of network and fellowship. If you're a Youth/Children's Leader, worker, volunteer, MVP, yes we mean YOU, don't miss out on this amazing night. Get to know your State Leaders, Pastors, and other youth/children's ministry workers in your State. Share ideas on worship, curriculum, games, activities, and so much more!
Thursday June 8, 2023
Location: TBA
The Florida Youth & Discipleship along with FYLA & FCLA are bringing you a fun filled night of network and fellowship. If you're a Youth/Children's Leader, worker, volunteer, MVP, yes we mean YOU, don't miss out on this amazing night. Get to know your State Leaders, Pastors, and other youth/children's ministry workers in your State. Share ideas on worship, curriculum, games, activities, and so much more!
Mass Youth Choir
Friday night of camp meeting will be our Youth Emphasis Night
Friday, June 9, 2023
in Wimauma, FL
Friday Night (June 9) of Florida Camp Meeting is our Mass Youth Choir and we would love to have every youth ministry in the state of Florida be represented!
More information to come!
Friday, June 9, 2023
in Wimauma, FL
Friday Night (June 9) of Florida Camp Meeting is our Mass Youth Choir and we would love to have every youth ministry in the state of Florida be represented!
More information to come!
Youth Camp 2023
Kids Camp Forever | June 19th-23rd, 2023
Attention time travelers! You are invited to come on a time traveling adventurer with explorer, Tom Morrow, to assist in preventing a crisis! Along the way we will travel to then, now, and forever, while learning about our God who never changes!
Attention time travelers! You are invited to come on a time traveling adventurer with explorer, Tom Morrow, to assist in preventing a crisis! Along the way we will travel to then, now, and forever, while learning about our God who never changes!
Youth Camp 2023 Presents | On the Edge of Forever
We have an enemy that is using our past to rob us of our future. Florida Youth Camp 2023 will travel through time to slay giants, step on serpents, and overcome the attacks of our enemy using the tools given to us by the One that holds time in His hands. This camp will turn students’ lives around and their world UPSIDE DOWN!
We have an enemy that is using our past to rob us of our future. Florida Youth Camp 2023 will travel through time to slay giants, step on serpents, and overcome the attacks of our enemy using the tools given to us by the One that holds time in His hands. This camp will turn students’ lives around and their world UPSIDE DOWN!
Kids Camp | June 19-23, 2023 | Grades 1st - 5th
Middle School Camp | June 26-30, 2023 | Grades 6th - 8th
High School Camp | July 3-7, 2023 | Grades 9th - 12th
Cost per student:
1. Early Bird Registration Fee (Ends MAY 15th):
-$175.00 COG Members, $215.00 for Non-COG Members. (Free T-shirt comes with both)
2. Standard Registration Fee (May 16th - June 9th)
-$200.00 COG Members, $240.00 Non-COG Members (Free T-Shirt comes with both)
3. Late Registration Fee (AFTER JUNE 9th):
-$225.00 COG Members, $265.00 Non-COG Members
Time:
Registration starts on Monday (First Day of Your Camp) @ 2:00 pm
Dismissal of camp is Friday (Last Day of Your Camp) @ 9:00 am
Location:
Lake Wimauma Convention Center
5408 SR-674,
Wimauma, FL 33598
Middle School Camp | June 26-30, 2023 | Grades 6th - 8th
High School Camp | July 3-7, 2023 | Grades 9th - 12th
Cost per student:
1. Early Bird Registration Fee (Ends MAY 15th):
-$175.00 COG Members, $215.00 for Non-COG Members. (Free T-shirt comes with both)
2. Standard Registration Fee (May 16th - June 9th)
-$200.00 COG Members, $240.00 Non-COG Members (Free T-Shirt comes with both)
3. Late Registration Fee (AFTER JUNE 9th):
-$225.00 COG Members, $265.00 Non-COG Members
Time:
Registration starts on Monday (First Day of Your Camp) @ 2:00 pm
Dismissal of camp is Friday (Last Day of Your Camp) @ 9:00 am
Location:
Lake Wimauma Convention Center
5408 SR-674,
Wimauma, FL 33598
International Teen Talent 2023
Florida State Teen Talent 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners are welcome to participate!
July 31-August 4, 2023
in Cleveland, TN (Lee University)
The 2023 Teen Talent manual is officially available for download. The teen talent manual is a vital tool for any Teen Talent entry and contains competition guidelines/pertinent information for each division.
Hop over to the COGYD store to purchase your copy today.
Click Here: Teen Talent Manual
#cogyd #teentalent23
July 31-August 4, 2023
in Cleveland, TN (Lee University)
The 2023 Teen Talent manual is officially available for download. The teen talent manual is a vital tool for any Teen Talent entry and contains competition guidelines/pertinent information for each division.
Hop over to the COGYD store to purchase your copy today.
Click Here: Teen Talent Manual
#cogyd #teentalent23
FYLA CON23
Youth & Children's Leader Conference
TBA
in Wimauma, FL
FYLA Con is designed with Youth and Children's leaders in mind.
To give Youth and Children’s leaders helpful content that is informative and inspiring. You will experience breakout sessions, round table discussions, inspirational messages, intentional social hangouts and networking, multiple message series and content to take home with you and so much more!
TBA
in Wimauma, FL
FYLA Con is designed with Youth and Children's leaders in mind.
To give Youth and Children’s leaders helpful content that is informative and inspiring. You will experience breakout sessions, round table discussions, inspirational messages, intentional social hangouts and networking, multiple message series and content to take home with you and so much more!
Encounter 2023
Encounter Student Leadership Conference
TBA
in Wimauma, FL
To reach this generation,
God is going to use leaders within this generation.
You already have them.
Encounter Conference focuses on connecting student leaders with proven leadership tools and mentors. Encounter is a two-day intensive ministry training for next-gen leaders. Hand-picked students from your group will experience practical and tactical coaching that they can bring home and put to work in their local church and community. Your best leaders may be your students. Give them what they need to succeed.
TBA
in Wimauma, FL
To reach this generation,
God is going to use leaders within this generation.
You already have them.
Encounter Conference focuses on connecting student leaders with proven leadership tools and mentors. Encounter is a two-day intensive ministry training for next-gen leaders. Hand-picked students from your group will experience practical and tactical coaching that they can bring home and put to work in their local church and community. Your best leaders may be your students. Give them what they need to succeed.
FYLA Games 2024
FYLA Games will be held
TBA
in Wimauma, FL
FYLA Games is for grades 6th-12th, so start practicing and get ready for some amazing competition with other youth ministries across Florida! Which youth ministries have the skills and teamwork to bring home some FYLA Games trophies
? Let the training begin !
Location:
Lake Wimauma Convention Center
5408 SR 674, Wimauma, FL 33598
TBA
in Wimauma, FL
FYLA Games is for grades 6th-12th, so start practicing and get ready for some amazing competition with other youth ministries across Florida! Which youth ministries have the skills and teamwork to bring home some FYLA Games trophies
? Let the training begin !Location:
Lake Wimauma Convention Center
5408 SR 674, Wimauma, FL 33598
KidJam 2024
KidJam will be held
TBA
in Wimauma, FL
KidJam is an overnight weekend experience for children in grades 1–5 that is strategically placed right in the middle of the school year. Kids from churches throughout the state of Florida gather together to get fired up with great worship and speakers ministering into their lives. The entire experience provides great fellowship for kids and a whole lot of fun for everyone.
Location:
Lake Wimauma Convention Center
5408 SR 674, Wimauma, FL 33598
TBA
in Wimauma, FL
KidJam is an overnight weekend experience for children in grades 1–5 that is strategically placed right in the middle of the school year. Kids from churches throughout the state of Florida gather together to get fired up with great worship and speakers ministering into their lives. The entire experience provides great fellowship for kids and a whole lot of fun for everyone.
Location:
Lake Wimauma Convention Center
5408 SR 674, Wimauma, FL 33598
Curriculum Resources
Youth Sunday School
SEEN™ puts expert-tested, teen-transforming material in the hands of any youth leader. Three units make up each quarter. One unit is focused on spiritual growth, one is focused on character development, and one is focused on practical skills for life. Each unit is made up of four sessions in which essential principles are wrestled with and discussed through a biblical worldview.
Kids on a Mission 2022
Four action-packed lessons and activities designed for your local church Kid's Ministry.
Don't miss this valuable resource that will teach your kiddos to love missions!
Don't miss this valuable resource that will teach your kiddos to love missions!
Kids on a Mission 2023
NOW AVAILABLE!
The new Kids on a Mission curriculum is here!
These action packed lessons and activities will help instill a love for missions in your children.
The new Kids on a Mission curriculum is here!
These action packed lessons and activities will help instill a love for missions in your children.
2020 Girls Week
The curriculum is a fantastic study on this year’s YWEA Project and GOAM Project in Africa. It can be used anytime of the year and it is not necessary to have an organized club to utilize this excellent study on missions. All girls will enjoy being a part of this creative course!
SEALED
SEALED curriculum contains important truths, marked with a seal of authenticity that only God can place upon them. We’ve been warned that false doctrine is accumulating to destroy the faith of believers. “God’s solid foundation stands firm, with this inscription: The Lord knows those who are His…”(2 Timothy 2:19). God intently longs for us to arrive at the heavenly destination of His Presence. It’s up to us to stand firmly on His solid foundation, learn His truths, and keep the bond that holds us protected and preserved to Him: SEALED.
Youth & Discipleship Videos
Kid Jam 2021
ENCOUNTER 2020
FYLA CON 2020
Youth & Discipleship Board
LEFT TO RIGHT: MATTHEW DYER, SCOTT CAMPBELL, CHAIRMAN; CALEB SKINNER, YOUTH & DISCIPLESHIP DIRECTOR; BISHOP CALEB CROOMS, LLOYD SMITH, NICOLE AMBROSIO, TERRY CLARK, AND JOSH HOLLINGSWORTH.
FYLA Board
Florida Youth Leaders Association
FCLA Board
Florida Children's Leaders Association
LEFT TO RIGHT: JASON WRIGHT, WILLIAM R. BAMBERG, JOSH DANIEL (VICE CHAIRMAN), CALEB L. CROOMS (YOUTH & DISCIPLESHIP DIRECTOR), KAREL BELLAMY-DOSS (CHAIRMAN), BEN PRIDGEON, JOSH STATES AND ANTHONY BREWER.
LEFT TO RIGHT: MATT CANNON, JACOB NEWTON, CHRISTINA WAINWRIGHT, BENJAMIN TAULBEE ( CHAIRMAN), CALEB L. CROOMS (YOUTH & DISCIPLESHIP DIRECTOR), SANDY DYER, MICHEALA STACKHOUSE, ESTEBAN JUAREZ AND NICOLE AMBROSIO (LIAISON).