Children & Youth
STAFF CONTACTS
Rhonda Marstin
Missions Strategist for Children & Youth
Steve Dalton
Missions Strategist for Men & Boys
PRESCHOOLERS
Preschoolers care about others – and Mission learning can begin with the very first steps of life.
ELEMENTARY
We want girls and boys to change lives for Christ
and grow in their own faith journeys at the same time:
GIRLS IN ACTION
Girls in Action (often called GA’s) is a missions program that encourages girls grades 1-6 to be on mission in the world around them. Learn about Missions programs you can start in your church below, or by contacting Rhonda Marstin.
ANNUAL EVENTS FOR GIRLS:
Mom & Me Weekend (May)
ABIGAIL GIRLS
Abigail Girls is our leadership program for outstanding Girls in Action (GA’s). Young ladies begin their year as an WMUV Abigail Girl with an overnight leadership retreat at Camp Crossroads in January. The girls will have the opportunity to represent WMUV at Mom & Me in April, at the Women’s Get Away in November, be a part of a summer missions experience, and attend summer camp at CrossRoads.
Abigail Girls must be active in the children’s missions program of their church and in the 4th, 5th or 6th grade. Applications are due to the state office in October of each year. If you have an outstanding young lady that would like to apply to be an Abigail Girl, please contact Rhonda Marstin.
BOYS ON MISSION (ROYAL AMBASSADORS)
Often called Royal Ambassadors (RAs), our missions discipleship group for boys in grades 1–6 provides an opportunity for boys to grow spiritually, physically, mentally, and relationally with others through missions involvement and character development. Contact Steve Dalton for information on how you can start a missions group for young men.
ANNUAL EVENTS FOR BOYS
RA Racer
LEGACY Conference for Men & Boys
TEENS
Students in Virginia have opportunities through WMUV to grow in their faith, connect with other students, develop as leaders, and build a missional lifestyle.
TEEN GIRLS (ACTEENS)
Missions discipleship for teenage girls guides them to look beyond themselves and become actively involved in missions and ministry. What happens in missions discipleship doesn’t just stay within the walls of the church; girls are challenged to live their lives openly for Christ in a very authentic and influential way. Contact Rhonda Marstin for more information on AcTeen missions programming!
PANELISTS
High School girls grades 10-12 who are active in their youth group and interested in missions leadership can apply to be a State Panelist! Panelists help plan SHINE, the girls missions conference at CrossRoads, as well as participate in missions and retreats throughout the year. Apply below!
ANNUAL EVENTS FOR TEEN GIRLS
SHINE Girls Conference
TEEN GUYS (CHALLENGERS)
Challengers is a missions discipleship group for boys in grades 7–12. As young men plan and participate in missions activities like praying, giving, Bible study, ministry, and witnessing, they become Challengers. Through the study of Scripture, Challengers build a strong foundation. Contact Steve Dalton if you’re interested in young men’s mission programming.
ANNUAL EVENTS FOR TEEN GUYS
LEGACY Conference for Men & Boys
CROSSROADS LEADERS IN TRAINING PROGRAM (LIT)
Open to teens ages 15-17, the Leader in Training (LIT) Program is for students who have a desire to develop their leadership skills and take a deeper look into God’s call on their life. For more details, visit our CrossRoads website:
Experience CrossRoads, our camp in Amherst County as a family! This 3 day/2 night experience is a great opportunity to introduce your church, friend group, or family to CrossRoads summer camp ministry and to offer younger children a camp experience.