What is ABIDE?

  • ABIDE is CrossPoint's youth ministry for 6th through 12th grade students on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
  • ABIDE gatherings consist of hang-out time, group games, a lesson from the Bible, and small group discussions.
  • Students are split up based on age and gender and placed into small groups with our volunteer leaders.
  • All of our volunteers are background-checked and go through child safety training with sexual abuse prevention.
Our Mission: Connect middle and high school students the love of Jesus and each other

Why?

We believe every youth should hear the gospel of Jesus Christ that offers forgiveness of sins, eternal life, joy, and purpose. Middle and high school years are crucial for faith development, identity formation, and worldview shaping. We aim to support parents in guiding students toward a life built on faith in Jesus. Recognizing the influence of peers, we prioritize fostering meaningful friendships among students to positively shape their journey through these formative years.

How?

Weekly Youth Groups
We gather every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. These gatherings include hanging out, games, Bible teaching, and small group discussions to engage personally with the material. Central to ABIDE is our commitment to teaching from the Bible, as we believe it provides the bedrock of truth.

HYPE Nights
On the first Tuesday of each month, we organize HYPE NIGHTS. These events are centered around fun activities such as Nerf Wars, Glow in the Dark Games, or Taco Tuesday, followed by lessons and small group discussions. We encourage students to invite friends on these special Tuesdays.

Winter Retreat
We organize an annual retreat every winter. Our winter retreat offers students a chance to disconnect from the busyness of life and connect with God and fellow peers through teaching sessions, small group discussions, and fun activities.
Youth Mission Weeks
During the summer, we conduct mission weeks where students learn the value of service and dedicate a week to serving Jesus and nurturing their faith. 
Fun Events
Beyond our regular Tuesday gatherings, we host various fun events to strengthen friendships within ABIDE and challenge students to live on mission by inviting their non-believing friends.

Hangouts
EARLY ACCESS (middle schoolers) and AFTER HOURS (high schoolers) are gatherings arranged separately to provide opportunities to socialize and build community.

Ben Burlaga

"My first time walking into a gospel-believing church was when I entered youth group as a seventh grader. My family had just decided to start going to church, and it quickly became a core part of my life as I made friends, learned about Jesus, and had tons of fun. In 9th grade, I came to saving faith in Christ through the youth ministry and was baptized the following summer. Youth group was vital to my faith as I learned about Christ in an age-appropriate study, and I made Christian friends who fanned the flame of my newfound faith. What I experienced is precisely what we seek to see happen in ABIDE. Our mission is to connect students to the love of Jesus and each other. I love working with students because my life was transformed by Jesus when I was a student and I believe the same can be true for every student."
Email: ben@fellowshipcrosspoint.org
Phone Number:  (609) 255-1204