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C.R.E.W. YOUTH
Grow. Connect. Make a Difference.
At C.R.E.W. Youth Ministry, we believe faith isn’t meant to be kept to ourselves—it’s meant to be lived out! Crew is a place where all youth can come together to connect, worship, and grow in their faith together. We strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free space centered on God’s love where everyone feels loved, accepted, and encouraged to share God’s love with the world.
We offer so many opportunities for youth to be part of this journey! Dive into Scripture in our Gospel Through Movies Bible Study where we explore God’s Word through the lens of our favorite films, unwind and connect at The Break on Sunday nights, worship and build relationships at Wednesday Crew, and join us for Crew in the Community events as we have fun exploring and serving around VB. And that’s just the beginning!
Our goal is to help youth take steps toward making their faith their own. Whether you’ve been a Christian your whole life or are just beginning to explore faith, you are welcome here. Join us and make this Crew your Crew!
C.R.E.W. YOUTH
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Grow Faith
We believe in the incredible impact our youth can have on the world through their faith. Our hope is for every young person to develop a deep, personal relationship with Jesus—one that is truly their own. As we grow together in faith, we encourage our youth to shine brightly, sharing God’s love and making a difference in the world around them.
Connect
Lasting relationships are the foundation of a strong, personal faith. At Crew, we want our youth to build lifelong friendships and stay connected with us along the way. Just as iron sharpens iron, we grow the most when we support and learn from one another in a place where we feel comfortable and truly belong."
Make a Difference
God has given each of us unique gifts meant to be shared with the world. We believe in our youth and the incredible impact they can make! Come be a part of something bigger—join us as we take part in God’s work together. Our programs and events are designed to walk alongside our youth, helping them become active participants in God’s Kingdom. We want them to see and experience His work firsthand, and by coming together, we can truly make a difference. So, come along on this journey—who knows what amazing adventures God has in store!
C.R.E.W. LEADERSHIP
Brett Bucklin
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries
C.R.E.W.
School Year
Permission Form
If you have a youth who plans to participate in C.R.E.W. activities this school year, please complete and submit the form linked below.
What's Happening @ CREW?
Sunday Mornings, Sunday Nights, & Wednesday CREW
The Gospel Through Movies
God is always at work around us, even in ways we may not always notice. In our Sunday morning Bible Study, The Gospel Through Movies, we explore how biblical messages can be found in some of our favorite films. By connecting Scripture with storytelling, we gain new perspectives on faith and discover how God’s truth applies to our everyday lives. Join us on Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM in the youth space—we’d love to see you there!
The Break
Scripture reminds us that we are not meant to do life alone. At Crew, we’re building a community where all youth in the area can belong. That’s exactly what The Break is all about—coming together on Sunday nights for fellowship, food, and meaningful connections. It’s a chance to step away from the busyness of life, grow in faith, and build friendships that extend beyond Crew, beyond VBUMC, and into everyday life.
Join us for The Break on Sunday nights from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at VBUMC—we’d love to see you there!
Wednesday CREW
Faith isn’t always easy, and that’s okay! At Wednesday Crew, we create a space where youth can grow in their faith while building meaningful connections with God and each other. Each Wednesday, students can hang out with friends and mentors, hear an engaging and relevant biblical message, and dive into small groups designed to deepen their faith alongside peers. Our goal is to help youth experience God’s love and light—one step at a time.
Join us in the youth space at VBUMC every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM—we’d love to have you there!
GRADUATING?
We are so excited to celebrate your graduate & thier accomplishments this year! Please take a moment to fill out this form below so that we can get the information about your graduate! We would love to get this information no later than May 11th.
Check out our shop
Did you know that we have a shop for CREW?
Download the Redbubble app, search for Crew-YMin & the shop will pop right up!
Anything you buy, a portion will go back into our youth ministry!
College Ministry
In Acts 2, we see the early church coming together for food, fellowship, prayer, and teaching—so why wouldn’t we model our College Ministry the same way? Our College Crew gathers during the summer and winter months to share great meals, meaningful connections, and engaging small group discussions about our faith in God. We’d love for you to join us!
Away at college? No worries! We’d still love to stay in touch, send you care packages, and hear about all the exciting things happening in your life. Reach out for more information—we can’t wait to connect with you!