MINISTRY

Our Groups

The Youth Ministry at Bourne Baptist Church is made up of four vibrant groups: Ignite, The Edge, The Space, and The Place, which meet throughout the week. Each has its own focus, but together they form one welcoming youth community for everyone.

Below you will find separate articles for each of our Groups to give you a glimpse of what we do at them.

Ignite

Vibe: Chill, deep talks, faith in action.

Our Ignite life group meets every Monday evening, 7pm – 8:30pm during school term time. This group is open to anyone in schools years 7 – 13.

What we do…

We have dinner together each evening. The young people particularly love our loaded nachos, Chinese style noodles, pulled pork rolls and of course… pizza! We play a team challenge game at the start of each session and then have discussion around big topics that are relevant to young people. We ask the young people to bring along £2* with them each week to help cover the cost of the food.

At Ignite, we explore thought-provoking questions like: ‘Why am I here?’, ‘Is there a God?’, and ‘How can I have faith?’. Alongside this, we focus on supporting young people’s mental health, providing guidance and discussion around topics such as depression, shame, and other challenges that come with being a teenager.

Why join Ignite?

  • Enjoy epic dinners like loaded nachos and pulled pork rolls
  • Dive into real talk on big life questions that matter
  • Kick off with fun team challenges every session
  • Explore faith and friendship together

The EDGE

Vibe: Deep talks, real friendships, faith in action

The EDGE life group meets every Tuesday evening, 7:30pm – 9pm during school term time. This group is for anyone in school years 10 – 13.

What we do…

We love creating a space where young people can feel at home. Every week, we provide free snacks and plenty of time to hang out together. We play
games, relax, laugh, and just do life side by side.

But it’s not only about fun – we also take time to talk about the big questions and real issues that young people face today.

These discussions are open, honest, and relevant, giving everyone a chance to share, listen, and grow.

The best part? This group is completely free and open to all – no matter who you are or where you’re at, you’re welcome here.

Why join The EDGE?

  • Share snacks, laughs, and good vibes with friends
  • Play games and chill in a relaxed, fun space
  • Chat about real-life topics that matter to you
  • Totally free – and everyone’s welcome!

The Space

Vibe: Games, food, chill, and community.

The Space is our social group that meets every Thursday evening, @ 6:15pm – 7:30pm during school term time. This group is for anyone in school years 7 – 13.

What we do…

This group is a relaxed space where the young people can come and be welcomed within our community. We have table tennis, table football, pool, games consoles, a youth café, a creative space and a chill room. We do our best to support the young people with their mental health by listening and chatting to them about any of the issues they may be facing.

The youth café sells milkshakes, hot chocolates, cans, cake, crisps and chocolate bars. We also have provision for those with gluten or dairy intolerances. Items in the café are all 50p* each.

We do short 5 minute talks in church once a month. If the leader goes over 5 minutes, they have to do a forfeit!

Why join The Space?

  • Chill with games, consoles, pool, and more in a relaxed vibe
  • Grab tasty treats from the youth café – everything’s just 50p!
  • Talk it out – we’re here to support your mental health and listen
  • Monthly 5-minute church talks (or face a hilarious forfeit!)

The Place

Vibe: Faith-focused, inclusive, thoughtful.

The Place is our Sunday morning group that runs during the church service. This group is for those in school years 7 – 13.

What we do…

The young people start in the church service and then come out after the middle block of worship.

We have drinks, snacks and a time of worship at the beginning. We open the Bible and have discussion around a different topic each week. We then have a time of prayer and reflection and finish with a game.

The sessions are completely free and everyone is
welcome.

Why join The Place?

  • Start with worship, snacks, and good conversation
  • Explore a new Bible topic each week through open discussion
  • Reflect, pray, and grow together in a welcoming space
  • End each session with a fun game – totally free and open to all!