Youth
GRADE 6 - GRADE 12
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Upcoming Events
Youth Convention
November 7-8
Cost: $110
Meet in BCC lobby at 3, leaving by 3:30pm
We will return to BCC on the 8th at 8pm
This event is an overnight event for 6-12th grade students in Grand Rapids
Pack: $ for meals, PJs, change of clothes, Bible, Pen, Journal
Registration is now full
December 17th
Movie starts at 7pm
Cost: $20 plus the cost of any concessions you choose to purchase
Movie: TBD
Registration link coming soon!
Brightmoor Youth Girls Brunch
December 13
11am-2pm
Mallory’s House in Wixom
(address will be sent after signing up)
Join us for Brunch and everyone will get a mug to paint
Winter Retreat
January 23-24
Leaving BCC at 4pm on Friday
Returning to BCC by 5pm Saturday
$100
For students 6th-12th grade
Middle School Mission Trip
June 12-18, 2026
Pittsburgh Dream Center
Cost: $799
For students ages 11-13 at the time of the trip
Please note that space on our trips is limited so spots are reserved for students while still keeping safe student/leader ratios.
High School Mission Trip
July 9-15, 2026
El Salvador
Cost: $2199
For students ages 14-18 at the time of the trip
We will be working with King’s Castle Ministries in El Salvador doing Street Evangelism and Children’s Ministry.
Please note that space on our trips is limited so spots are reserved for students while still keeping safe student/leader ratios.
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About Brightmoor Youth
We walk with students in grades 6 through 12 on their journeys to answer the big questions of their lives – Is God real? What am I created to do? Who am I? On this journey, we have a ton of fun, make a lot of friends, and have real moments with God. What’s holding you back from checking us out?
Experience Times
Brightmoor Youth meets in the Youth Center:
Wednesdays:
7:00PM
Doors Open at 6:00PM
(Grade 6 – Grade 12)
Sundays:
9:00 & 11:15AM
(Jr. High Only)
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At Brightmoor Youth, we are committed to ensuring the next generation has opportunity to experience God and leave knowing who they are and why they were created.
Kendall Trewern
YOUTH PASTOR
Kendall Trewern
Kendall has served in his current role at Brightmoor since September of 2017, when he made the big move up north from Texas. He has been a Youth Pastor for over a decade and doesn’t want to stop anytime soon because he loves discipling the next generation!
“If you have a pulse, you have a purpose.”
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ktrewern@brightmoorcc.org
Ryan Gilliam
ASSISTANT YOUTH PASTOR
Ryan Gilliam
Ryan has been a part of the Brightmoor Team since 2018. His life was changed through youth ministry and knows the true value of this season in student’s lives. He has a passion for seeing young people encounter and grow in their relationship with Jesus. Ryan loves connecting with others through sports, sneakers, travel, and anything competitive. Ryan recently married Lizzie and is grateful to Brightmoor for being a place where God has called him to serve and met the love of his life. They were married at Brightmoor in September 2022.
“The greatest adventure in life is following the call of God.”
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rgilliam@brightmoorcc.org
Mallory Herr
Youth Ministry Assistant
Mallory Herr
Mallory grew up at Brightmoor and joined the Brightmoor team as the Youth Ministry Assistant in 2012. She loves spending time with her family, traveling, and discipling students.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not men.” Colossians 3:23
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Harmony Fredericks
Worship Leader/Administrative Assistant
Harmony Fredericks
After growing up in this church, Harmony Fredericks joined the Brightmoor staff in 2025 as the Worship Leader of Youth and Young Adults. Harmony also works as creative and administrative support for both ministries under Pastor Kendall, Pastor Luke, and Pastor Ryan.
Harmony has a passion for many areas of ministry, including reaching the lost, worship, the Word of God, loving people, and discipleship. She uses these to serve both Youth and Young Adults ministries in any way the Kingdom needs! Harmony loves playing music and spending time with family and friends.
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23a