Students

JUST LIFE CHANGING

Thrive Student Ministries exists to provide an inviting community where students make their faith known by studying God’s Word, connecting with others, experiencing real worship, and serving God through loving others.

Student Ministry Team

Jeremiah Stone
Pastor of Student Ministries
Husband of Allison, Keeper of Memphis, the wonder cat. Auburn Football and Basketball. Aspires to create his own cookbook. Dancer to all forms of music.

Jeremiah Stone

Pastor of Student Ministries
Kenzie Butler
Assistant Director of Student Ministries
Georgia native turned Alabamian. Lover of good playlists, night-time drives, and perfectly toasted marshmallows. Probably last seen cuddling her dog Harper and forcing her husband Connar to watch the National Treasure movies.

Kenzie Butler

Assistant Director of Student Ministries

SUNDAY PROGRAMS

Our weekdays are super busy, so that’s why Sunday is such a great time to recenter yourself! Sunday morning starts with Sunday School on the Student Ministries Hall. The evening wraps up with powerful programing tailored to meet each one of our students’ needs.

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MIDWEEK PROGRAMS

Wednesdays are jam packed with stuff for students! We kick off the day early with prayer breakfast and wrap up the evening with some fun filled worship.

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DISCOVERY

We are excited to be hosting our Discovery Weekend 2022 August 5-7! We are thrilled to be able to join together with our students and leaders for this special weekend of worship, fellowship, and fun. Click below for more information.

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SMALL GROUPS

Small groups are the heartbeat of our student ministry and the best way for students to create lasting relationships with one another and their mentors. Groups are based on grade and gender and meet once a week at a time that best fits the schedules of the students and leaders. Groups journey together through life, share in each other’s highs and lows, and study the Bible with one another. Contact Jeremiah for more information.

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

Serving God through loving others is a part of who we are at Thrive Student Ministries. We want students to have the opportunity to serve God and join in what He is doing in our world each and every day! In order to make that a reality, students will have the opportunity to serve in a variety of ways throughout the year.

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CONFIRMATION

Each new year brings with it new opportunities, adventures, and challenges. One of those opportunities for our 6th graders is the Confirmation process! Confirmation is an opportunity to respond to the grace of God available to us, as acknowledged in baptism, and to promise to live as a person of faith.

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MOBILE APP

Be sure to download the VHUMC app, available for both Apple and Android devices. Choose the Thrive Location to stay up to date with our events and receive push notifications for our ministry happenings!

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PARENTS

If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know! Every event that we have requires people like you to make it happen, so reach out to us if you would like to hear more about our ministry leadership options.

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SCOUTING

Since 1958, Troop #4 has called Vestavia Methodist its home as it has built up generations of young men to better serve their community.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Click here to visit the THRIVE calendar and register for any upcoming events. Simply navigate to the date of the event, click on the item and register using the link.

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INVITE US

Do you have a game, play, recital, or other event coming up that you’d like Kenzie or Jeremiah to attend? If so, click here!

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Mel Sparkman Memorial Scholarship

The Mel Sparkman Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in March 2002 to assist deserving students through the award of a general scholarship grant in memory of long-standing church member, Mel Sparkman.

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