Young Adults

We exist to make disciples who follow Jesus in joy for the glory of God.

Who we are

The Young Adults (YA) ministry is primarily geared towards 19-25 year olds.

University students and NSmen (Young Adults) are a growing part of the Grace Baptist Church family ever since the ministry began in 2009. Since January 2011, the Young Adult Ministry team has been pursuing:

  • Mission: To make disciples who follow Jesus in joy for the glory of God

  • Vision: A community where individuals are moving through the cycle of Christian maturity

What we do

As a ministry, we get together regularly for:

  • small group discipleship sessions at least twice a month where we study the Bible in depth and share our lives together,

  • a large group gathering where we come to sing, share, pray and hear God's Word taught before we think hard about application,

  • doing life together or serving others in the church and community. Examples include a board games evening, celebrating Chinese New Year with older members of the church, organizing a blood donation drive, holding evangelistic talks, etc...

Other than that, our ministry also:

  • organizes an annual Young Adults Retreat designed to strengthen discipleship

  • provides discipleship training for Bible study leading and other essential skills

  • recommends and distributes books and resources to support Young Adults who want to grow in their Christian walk

Read more about some of our past events here:

Life at GBC
Being a Disciple Means Numbering Our Days
Being a Disciple Means Numbering Our Days

This was a devotional based on Psalm 90 written for our Young Adults’ Retreat. This psalm speaks of God’s sovereignty, and calls us to live in light of this reality. We share it here for our encouragement and meditation.

Being a Disciple Means Repenting of Sin
Being a Disciple Means Repenting of Sin

This was a devotional based on Psalm 51 written for our Young Adults’ Retreat. This psalm speaks honestly about our sin, and models confession and repentance for us. We share it here for our encouragement and meditation.

Being a Disciple Means Tasting God’s Goodness
Being a Disciple Means Tasting God’s Goodness

This was a devotional based on Psalm 34 written for our Young Adults’ Retreat.

Young Adults’ Retreat 2024
Young Adults’ Retreat 2024

Our Young Adults (YA) had their retreat from 16 to 19 June, their first overseas retreat since COVID hit. We also prayed for them during our Pastoral Prayer and also at Prayer Meeting. Ethan, who was at this retreat, shares with us what they did, the things learnt and how God used this time away to encourage them. 

BSLT: A Young Adults Training Series
BSLT: A Young Adults Training Series

Bible Study Leading Training (BSLT) is a training series that our Young Adults (YAs) had to equip them with skills to read the Bible and lead studies faithfully. Six sessions were held from mid-August to the end of October this year.

Young Adults' Retreat 2022
Young Adults' Retreat 2022

Our Young Adults (YAs) share about their recent retreat on 8 October 2022. The YAs set aside time to spend together to consider what God's word says about Christian maturity, and how He has designed for us to grow in community. 

"Adulting 101"
"Adulting 101"

From May to September, the Young Adults (YAs) spent ten weeks as a ministry exploring the Ten Commandments together under the "Adulting 101" series.

Pursuing Holiness in Community
Pursuing Holiness in Community

Following a recent study on the Ten Commandments, Caroline Cheah shares her reflections about the study as well as the importance of pursuing holiness together even in a period of constant COVID restrictions.

Honouring Families
Honouring Families

What does it mean to show Christ’s love to our families? How is God working in our families? The recent “Honouring Family” event held on 7 March, organised by the GBC Young Adults Ministry, sought to break barriers and start a conversation about the often sensitive and delicate topic of family.

How to be involved

Every Christian is called first and foremost to turning away from their sins and putting their faith in Jesus Christ. After that, we are born again to become a part of His family - the church. In the church then, we are called to love one another and help one another grow. We do this best through our discipling small groups and at our big group activities. If you’re interested in being discipled, or attending a big group session, we'd love to have you!

If you would like to find out more, please contact Elder Nehemiah (nehemiahchong92@gmail.com), or the deacons Nicholas (nickquack96@gmail.com) and Kagen (kagelim@gmail.com).