Modern churches, like Centerpoint in Brandon, Florida, are amplifying the truths of Scripture to a world that has fallen deaf to church tradition. They focus on community, are Christ-centered, address today’s culture, and create environments and experiences that connect with the modern person.

Your middle schooler already has a packed schedule with school, extracurriculars, hobbies, friends… the list is never-ending. When you think of youth groups, the thought of driving to one more activity is daunting. We hear you! We get it. But one sec. Your middle schooler needs a youth group, and here are three reasons why.

At Velocity we believe in the next generation and their potential to change the world. We don’t want teens to come only because their parents make them. We are looking to build a deeper faith that sticks. One they will take with them long after youth group ends.

Centerpoint Church is an alternative to church as usual. Our high school and middle school youth group in Valrico holds that same mission. We are tearing down every necessary barrier. Your teen doesn’t have to believe everything we say. In fact, we want them to bring hard questions.

Centerpoint Church is an alternative to church as usual. Our middle and high school youth group in Valrico holds that same mission. We are tearing down every unnecessary barrier. We want your teens to feel safe to come as they are and to hear about Jesus, whether they buy into everything we say or not.

Expect a week of high-energy worship and activities. Every moment is filled with sports, swimming, paintball, tubing, arts and crafts, ropes courses, speakers, games, new friends and more. Quiet moments of reflection are carved out allowing the teens to process all they are taking in.